About Direct Checkout
Direct Checkout allows you to trigger Neon Checkout directly from your game or app, giving players a seamless purchasing experience without requiring a separate storefront.
Even if you already use Neon Shop, where Checkout is automatically available as part of the storefront experience, you can still launch Neon Checkout directly from your game or application through your server (where permitted by the distribution platform). This extends the places where players can make purchases beyond the Neon Shop and gives you additional flexibility in how purchase flows are presented.
Many developers use Direct Checkout alongside their existing monetization channels to create more engaging purchase experiences and unlock functionality that may not be available through traditional payment flows.
This guide explains what is required to use Direct Checkout and how it fits into your integration.
The Player Journey
- Player selects a Neon-powered checkout option within the game or application.
- Neon Checkout opens, presenting the selected offer and available payment methods.
- Player selects a payment method and completes the payment process.
- Payment is successfully processed by Neon.
- Your game server receives a purchase notification through webhooks or validates the purchase using the Neon API.
- The purchased item, currency, or entitlement is granted to the player through your existing fulfillment system.
Benefits of Direct Checkout
Global Payment Support
Provide players with access to a wide range of payment methods across supported countries and regions.
Merchant of Record Services
Neon handles:
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Tax collection and remittance
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Regulatory compliance
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Payment processing
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Fraud prevention
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Regional payment requirements
Neon Checkout Features
Direct Checkout can work with additional Neon capabilities, including:
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Promo Codes
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Regional Pricing
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Local Currency Support
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Marketing email collection
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Saved payment method wallet
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In-cart upsells
Secure and Reliable Checkout
Checkout experiences are powered by Neon's infrastructure and maintained according to industry standards for security and payment compliance.
Many developers continue to offer standard in-app purchases while using Direct Checkout for promotions, special offers, web-exclusive pricing, promo code campaigns, and event-driven monetization. This gives players additional purchasing options while providing greater flexibility for live operations and marketing teams.