ANCV Connect: a fast-growing payment method
ANCV Connect is seeing remarkable adoption. According to data from the Agence Nationale pour les Chèques-Vacances (ANCV), €202 million was spent using this solution in 2024, across a network of 62,500 participating locations.
Commercial issuance of Chèque-Vacances Connect reached €260 million for 691,000 beneficiaries, marking an 82% year-on-year increase. This rapid growth reflects a major shift in consumer behaviour in France and the accelerating digital transformation of the tourism and leisure sectors.
Unlike traditional paper holiday vouchers, Chèque-Vacances Connect is fully digital. Beneficiaries can pay directly from their smartphone, both online and in-store. This improves the customer experience while also simplifying payment management for merchants who accept it.
For businesses in tourism, hospitality, food service, leisure, and cultural activities, accepting ANCV Connect is more than just adding another payment option. It is a way to attract a specific audience with a dedicated budget for holidays and leisure, and a strong willingness to spend.
Why integrate ANCV Connect into your payment strategy?
Access a large, targeted customer base
Around 4.8 million people in France benefit from holiday vouchers, according to ANCV data. This audience has a budget specifically allocated to travel, leisure, and cultural spending.
By accepting Chèque-Vacances Connect, you position your business directly in front of this audience, increasing your chances of conversion. Beneficiaries actively look for businesses that accept this payment method, which can drive qualified traffic to both your physical location and your website.
With more than 62,500 participating venues already equipped in 2024, the network continues to expand, confirming the strong commercial value of this solution.
Simplify transactions and reduce operational constraints
The digital format of ANCV Connect eliminates the limitations associated with paper vouchers. There is no need to handle change, manually verify voucher authenticity, or manage time-consuming reimbursement processes.
Payments are processed instantly, securely, and settlement is automated. Another major advantage is that, unlike traditional paper holiday vouchers, which were historically limited to in-store use, Chèque-Vacances Connect can also be accepted online. This opens your ecommerce channel to customers who previously could only use their vouchers on site.
Increase your revenue
Holiday voucher users tend to spend more when using this payment method. Because the budget is perceived as separate from everyday finances, customers are often less restrictive in their purchasing decisions.
Accepting ANCV Connect can therefore increase average order value and encourage additional purchases, particularly online, where customers easily compare available payment options.
How to accept Chèque-Vacances Connect payments
Depending on your business setup, there are several ways to integrate ANCV Connect.
Accepting ANCV Connect in-store
If you operate a physical location such as a shop, hotel, restaurant, or leisure venue, you can accept ANCV Connect via a compatible payment terminal or point-of-sale system.
The process is simple. The customer opens the ANCV app, enters the amount to pay, and scans the QR code generated by your checkout system. The transaction is confirmed in seconds, without complex handling.
This approach offers fast deployment and a smooth customer experience. Staff require minimal training, and customers appreciate the speed and simplicity of the process.
Accepting ANCV Connect online
For ecommerce businesses, accepting Chèque-Vacances Connect requires a payment service provider (PSP). Ecommerce platforms do not natively support this payment method without an intermediary.
A PSP handles transaction security, technical integration, and fund settlement. Monext, for example, offers full integration of ANCV Connect within its payment platform. Merchants can accept digital holiday vouchers alongside more than 80 other payment methods.
One key benefit is centralising all payment flows in a single interface, simplifying daily management and reconciliation. Monext also manages split payments automatically when the voucher balance does not cover the full order amount.
Technical integration is usually done via plugins compatible with major ecommerce platforms. If you use WooCommerce, Shopify, or another mainstream CMS, setup is straightforward, even without advanced technical skills. PSPs provide detailed documentation and tailored support to ensure a smooth launch.
Optimising the customer experience with ANCV Connect
Accepting Chèque-Vacances Connect is only the first step. To maximise its impact, the payment method must be clearly promoted.
Communicate clearly online and in-store
Make sure customers know that you accept ANCV Connect. Display the ANCV logo prominently on your website, ideally on the homepage or in the footer. In-store, signage at the entrance or near the checkout helps customers identify the option immediately.
Holiday voucher users actively search for compatible businesses. Visible communication increases your attractiveness and can be a decisive factor compared to competitors.
Offer complementary payment methods
ANCV Connect works best as part of a diversified payment strategy. By combining holiday vouchers with card payments, digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal, and potentially instalment payments, you meet the expectations of a wide range of customers.
This multi-payment approach removes friction at checkout and reduces abandonment. Each customer can choose the option that suits them best.
Ready to accept ANCV Connect payments?
Integrating ANCV Connect into your payment strategy is a concrete opportunity to expand your customer base and increase sales. Whether you operate a physical venue or an online store, solutions exist to make integration simple and efficient.
By working with a trusted payment service provider such as Monext, you benefit from tailored support, secure infrastructure, and the flexibility to evolve your payment offering over time. With more than 80 payment methods available and advanced optimisation tools, you have everything needed to deliver a smooth and reassuring payment experience.
