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Payment Method Service

Overview​

The Payment Method Service enables you to securely store payment methods at payment processors using the Node.js SDK. Tokenization replaces sensitive card data with secure tokens, enabling one-click payments and recurring billing without PCI compliance exposure.

Business Use Cases:

  • One-click checkout - Returning customers pay without re-entering card details
  • Subscription billing - Stored payment methods for recurring charges
  • Vault migration - Move existing tokens between processors
  • PCI compliance - Reduce compliance scope by avoiding raw card storage

Operations​

OperationDescriptionUse When
tokenizeStore payment method for future use. Replaces raw card details with secure token.Customer wants to save card for future purchases

SDK Setup​

const { PaymentMethodClient } = require('hyperswitch-prism');

const paymentMethodClient = new PaymentMethodClient({
    connector: 'stripe',
    apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
    environment: 'SANDBOX'
});

Next Steps​