The European TokenEx alternative
The same transparent-gateway proxy and processor-agnostic vault as TokenEx — with 100% EU data residency, transparent interchange++ pricing from 0.45%, and vaulting plus acquiring from one European provider.
Why European teams choose PCI Proxy over TokenEx
The same inline detokenization and PSP independence — with European custody, transparent pricing, and more ways to collect cards.
EU data residency
Card data is stored only in European data centres — no transatlantic transfers, simpler GDPR and bank data-residency sign-off.
Transparent pricing
Interchange++ from 0.45%, itemised and published — not a custom quote you have to negotiate per volume tier.
Transparent gateway
A reverse-proxy that detokenizes inline to any PSP, exactly like TokenEx's transparent gateway — the PAN never touches you.
Vault + acquiring in one
Run the vault standalone, or add our acquiring engine and consolidate vaulting and processing with one EU provider.
Phone & MOTO ready
Built-in collection for call centres and MOTO, plus hosted fields, SDKs and email links — not just web and API.
European support
Direct support that understands EU regulation, instead of ticket queues across time zones.
Side by side
| Dimension | TokenEx | PCI Proxy (EU) RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Data residency | US-headquartered / global | EU only |
| Transparent gateway proxy | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Quote / volume-based | IC++ from 0.45% |
| Vaulting + acquiring | Vault only | One provider |
| Phone / MOTO collection | Varies | Built in |
| PCI scope reduction | SAQ A | SAQ D to SAQ A |
| Certifications | PCI DSS Level 1 | PCI L1, ISO 27001/9001, DORA |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. Check each provider for current details.
Switch vaults without touching your customers
We run secure vault-to-vault migrations from any PCI-compliant provider, including TokenEx. Your tokens move across with no downtime, recurring payments keep flowing, and customers never have to re-enter a card.
Plan your migrationNo re-collection
Existing cards move as tokens — a seamless cutover for customers.
No downtime
Recurring and card-on-file payments keep running through the switch.
Exit-friendly
Leaving is as easy as joining. Your tokens are never locked in.
TokenEx alternative, answered
01 What is a good European alternative to TokenEx?
PCI Proxy is a European PCI DSS Level 1 tokenization vault with a transparent-gateway style proxy. Like TokenEx, it detokenizes inline when forwarding to your PSP — but card data stays in the EU, pricing is transparent interchange++ from 0.45%, and you can vault and acquire with one provider.
02 How is PCI Proxy different from TokenEx?
Both are processor-agnostic vaults that keep raw PAN out of your systems. PCI Proxy adds 100% EU data residency, published interchange++ pricing, an optional acquiring engine, and collection channels for web, phone/MOTO and API.
03 Does PCI Proxy support a transparent gateway / proxy like TokenEx?
Yes. PCI Proxy acts as a reverse proxy that swaps the token for the real card data inline as it forwards your request to any PSP, so the PAN never reaches your servers — the same model as TokenEx's transparent gateway.
04 Can I migrate from TokenEx without re-collecting cards?
Yes. We run secure vault-to-vault migrations from any PCI-compliant provider, so existing cards move across as tokens with no downtime and no customer re-entry.
The transparent gateway, made in Europe
Tell us about your current setup and we'll map a switch from TokenEx — vault, proxy and pricing in one place.