Best Payment Providers for Marketplaces15 providers compared

Payment solutions for multi-vendor platforms with split payments, seller onboarding, and escrow capabilities.

Overview

Marketplaces face complex payment challenges: splitting payments between multiple parties, onboarding sellers, managing payouts, and handling disputes. You need a provider built for multi-sided platforms.

What to Consider

  • 1Split payment and multi-party transaction support
  • 2Seller/vendor onboarding and KYC
  • 3Flexible payout scheduling
  • 4Escrow and payment holds
  • 5Multi-currency support for global marketplaces
  • 6Dispute and refund management

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is split payment functionality?

Split payments allow you to automatically divide a single customer payment between multiple recipients (e.g., marketplace takes 15%, seller gets 85%). This is essential for marketplaces, platforms, and any multi-vendor business.

How do marketplace payment providers handle seller payouts?

Most providers offer flexible payout schedules (instant, daily, weekly), support for multiple payout methods (bank transfer, debit card), and dashboards for sellers to track their earnings.

Do I need a special payment provider for a marketplace?

Yes. Standard payment providers aren't designed for multi-party transactions. You need a provider with Connect/Platform features (like Stripe Connect, Adyen for Platforms, or PayPal Commerce Platform) that handle split payments, seller onboarding, and compliance.

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