DIMOCO, the Austrian licensed payment institute and carrier billing provider, has appointed Drei Österreich as an agent under its Austrian financial licence.
The move strengthens DIMOCO’s leadership in the carrier billing ecosystem and enables Drei to offer compliant, PSD2-aligned mobile payments for a wider range of goods and services.
Under PSD2, carrier billing can only be used for digital goods and services. What counts as a digital good and/or service has been interpreted differently across different jurisdictions.
However, by using the Agent Model, MNOs can provide carrier billing services to any vertical, such as mobility, food delivery, and EV charging. The Agent Model also removes the regulatory payment limits of 50 euros per transaction and 300 euros per month. It is up to the MNO to decide a payment limit depending on the risk profile of the merchant.
The partnership
“Partnering with Drei Österreich marks another important milestone for DIMOCO,” said Clemens Leitner, CEO of DIMOCO. “We now work with all the Austrian mobile network operators under the Agent Model, providing secure, compliant, and frictionless user experience for consumers and merchants.”
This development reinforces DIMOCO’s commitment to enabling innovative mobile payment solutions and offering direct access to mobile operators across Europe. Merchants also now benefit from increased reach to Austrian consumers through Drei’s mobile network, along with access to all major Austrian MNOs; a simple and secure payment experience; and rapid integration and setup.
Bernhard Sommer, head of wholesale – strategy & services of Drei Österreich, also added: “We are pleased to partner with DIMOCO. This collaboration allows us to offer our customers a seamless, secure, and user-friendly payment experience for both digital and non-digital services. DIMOCO’s strong track record and regulatory expertise make them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our offerings and simplify mobile commerce for our users.”
As the carrier billing market continues to grow, DIMOCO remains at the forefront, empowering access to the digital economy through strategic partnerships and a robust financial infrastructure.
