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Tokenization as a Service (TaaS)
Access Bolt's shopper network and their saved payments, but keep your existing payment processor integration!

Overview

Tokenization as a Service (TaaS) enables merchants to leverage Bolt’s powerful shopper network and tokenization capabilities while maintaining their existing payment processing infrastructure. This solution eliminates the need for complete payment system overhauls, making it ideal for large and mid-size merchants with significant investments in their current payment processors.

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Perfect for Enterprise Merchants: TaaS is designed for merchants who want to access Bolt’s shopper network without switching payment processors or maintaining dual payment flows.

Key Benefits

Retain Your Payment Infrastructure
Keep your existing payment processor and avoid the complexity and cost of complete payment system migrations. TaaS works seamlessly with your current setup.

Access Bolt’s Shopper Network
Leverage Bolt’s extensive shopper network to increase conversions and reduce cart abandonment without changing your payment processing.

PCI-Compliant Tokenization
Bolt handles all tokenization in a PCI-compliant environment, ensuring security while simplifying your integration.

How It Works

TaaS operates as a proxy service that sits between your application and your payment processor. Here’s the flow:

1. Request Processing

Your application sends payment requests to Bolt’s TaaS endpoint with:

  • Your existing payment processor credentials.
  • Bolt generated payment token for guest shoppers (or) credit card id of Bolt shopper when recognized by Bolt.
  • Destination payment processor endpoint to which the payment authorization request needs to be routed to.

2. Token Exchange

Bolt’s PCI-compliant service:

  • Authenticates your request
  • Exchanges Bolt tokens for raw PAN (Primary Account Numbers)
  • Maintains security throughout the process

3. Payment Processing

The request is forwarded to your existing payment processor with:

  • Properly formatted payment data
  • Your existing processor credentials
  • Standard payment processor response

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Seamless Integration: TaaS requires minimal changes to your existing payment flow while providing access to Bolt’s advanced capabilities.

Architecture

TaaS consists of two main services:

Backend Services (Non-PCI Environment)

  • Handles merchant authentication and request validation
  • Endpoint: POST /v1/tokenizer/proxy

Tokenization Service (PCI Environment)

  • Performs token exchange in a secure, PCI-compliant environment
  • Converts between Bolt tokens and raw PAN

TaaS Architecture Flow

Implementation Options

Direct API Integration

Integrate directly with TaaS APIs for maximum control and customization.

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SFCC Cartridge

Use Bolt’s SFCC Cartridge to quickly add TaaS functionality to your SFCC site.

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Use Cases

Enterprise Merchants

  • Large retailers with existing payment infrastructure
  • Merchants with complex payment processing requirements
  • Organizations requiring minimal disruption to current systems

Mid-Market Merchants

  • Growing businesses with established payment relationships
  • Merchants seeking to enhance conversion without payment migration
  • Companies with specific payment processor requirements

E-commerce Platforms

  • Platforms serving multiple merchants
  • Marketplaces with diverse payment needs
  • SaaS companies with payment integrations

Security & Compliance

PCI Compliance

  • All tokenization performed in PCI-compliant environment
  • Secure handling of sensitive payment data
  • Regular security audits and compliance monitoring

Access Control

  • Merchant-specific authentication
  • API key management
  • Request validation and rate limiting

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Bolt merchant account
  • API access credentials

Implementation Steps

  1. Contact Bolt: Reach out to your Bolt representative to enable TaaS
  2. Configure Authentication: Set up API keys and authentication
  3. Update Integration: Modify your payment requests to use TaaS endpoints
  4. Test & Deploy: Test in sandbox environment before going live

Support & Resources

Documentation

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FAQ

How does TaaS differ from standard Bolt integration?

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What payment processors are supported?

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What changes are required to my existing integration?

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Is TaaS available for all merchants?

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Next Steps

Ready to get started with TaaS? Contact your Bolt representative to:

  • Enable TaaS for your account
  • Schedule implementation consultation
  • Access technical documentation
  • Begin integration planning