AstroPay

AstroPay

Emerging Market Wallet

VS

A-Pay

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

A-Pay
Fees from
Interchange fees + markup vs Custom
Features

1 shared

2 unique to AstroPay · 4 unique to A-Pay
Regions

6 shared

1 unique to AstroPay
Pay methods

4 shared

2 unique to AstroPay · 15 unique to A-Pay
On region

AstroPay covers 7 regions; A-Pay covers 6. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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7 features · 21 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
AstroPay AstroPay
A-Pay A-Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Interchange fees + markup
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–3 business days
1–2 business days
Founded
2009
2021
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
India
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
A-Pay leads (5 vs 3)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
High Risk Accepted
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
A-Pay leads (19 vs 6)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Money Unique
—
✓
Payment Link Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Pix
✓
✓
Qr Code Unique
✓
—
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sofort Unique
—
✓
Upi Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
AstroPay leads (7 vs 6)
Africa
✓
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America
✓
✓
Middle East
✓
✓
Oceania Unique
✓
—
Southeast Asia
✓
✓

AstroPay is best when you...

Emerging Market Wallet
Need Enterprise
Not available with A-Pay
Need Instant Payout
Not available with A-Pay
Want coverage in Oceania
A-Pay doesn't cover this region
View AstroPay

A-Pay is best when you...

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway
Need Crypto Support
Not available with AstroPay
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with AstroPay
View A-Pay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between AstroPay and A-Pay?
They share 4 payment methods and 6 regions. AstroPay adds Payment Link, QR Code that A-Pay does not list; A-Pay adds ACH, Alipay, Amex and 12 more that AstroPay does not list; AstroPay also covers Oceania; only AstroPay offers Enterprise, Instant Payout.
Which is cheaper, AstroPay or A-Pay?
AstroPay has published rates from Interchange fees + markup; A-Pay has custom pricing quoted on engagement. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use AstroPay and A-Pay?
AstroPay lists 7 regions and 6 payment methods; A-Pay lists 6 and 19. both cover Africa, Asia, Europe and 3 more. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do AstroPay and A-Pay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; AstroPay settles in 1–3 business days, A-Pay in 1–2 business days.

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