Overview

Required plan

This feature or setting is available to all customers on any Recurly subscription plan.

Prerequisites

• Moderate understanding of JavaScript.
• An active Recurly account.
• Familiarity with payment gateway integrations.

Definition

Recurly.js is a browser JavaScript library designed to securely handle your customers’ sensitive payment details, allowing for a customizable user experience without compromising on security.

Key benefits

• Security: Reduces PCI scope, reducing risks associated with handling sensitive payment information.
• Customizability: Offers a tailored customer experience to match your brand's look and feel.
• Flexibility: Open-source nature allows for community-driven improvements and adaptability.
• Integration: Easily integrates with other Recurly features and third-party applications.

Key details

PCI compliance with Recurly.js elements

Recurly.js introduces "Elements", a feature that seamlessly integrates secure payment fields into your checkout process. This not only maintains a consistent and customizable user experience, it can help you qualify for reduced PCI scope.

Open source commitment

We believe in transparency and collaboration. That's why Recurly.js is open-source. We invite developers to view, modify, and improve the code on our GitHub repository. Together, we aim to refine and optimize Recurly.js to cater to diverse needs.

The mechanism behind Recurly.js

When your customer finalizes their payment, Recurly.js takes charge. It securely transmits the customer's payment details to Recurly, where it's encrypted and stored. In return, you receive an authorization key. This key, also known as a token, empowers you to perform any operation via our API that necessitates payment details. The beauty of this process is its security – you never directly handle sensitive payment data, significantly minimizing your PCI scope.

Dive deeper with our dedicated developer page

For a comprehensive understanding and to harness the full potential of Recurly.js, we recommend visiting our dedicated developer page. This resource-rich platform will guide you on implementation, modifications, integrations, and much more, ensuring you make the most of Recurly.js.