What is BLIK?
BLIK is a mobile payment system used by over 15 million people in Poland. It generates a 6-digit code in the user's banking app that expires in 2 minutes. Every major Polish bank supports it, making BLIK the most popular online payment method in the country.
How it works in online booking
A client in Poland books an appointment and picks BLIK at checkout. They open their banking app, copy the code, and paste it into the payment field. Done in under 5 seconds. Your business receives the money instantly - no waiting for card settlements. You can offer BLIK through the payment integrations alongside other methods like cards and Google Pay.
Benefits
- 75% of Polish online shoppers use BLIK - removing it means losing local bookings
- Transactions confirm in under 5 seconds with zero card details needed
- Each code expires after 2 minutes, so fraud risk stays far below credit card levels
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BLIK work for international clients?
No. BLIK requires a Polish bank account. International clients need other options - credit cards, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. If you serve both Polish and foreign clients, offer BLIK alongside at least one global payment method.
What fees does BLIK charge for booking payments?
BLIK doesn't set the fees directly. Your payment processor (Stripe, Przelewy24) determines the rate - typically 0.9% to 1.5% per transaction. That's lower than most credit card fees. Clients pay nothing extra on their end.
