Bamboo Payments

Bamboo Payments

LATAM Cross-Border Payments

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

2 shared

1 unique to Bamboo Payments
Regions

1 shared

7 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

2 shared

4 unique to Bamboo Payments · 5 unique to Alipay
On payment methods

Alipay supports 7 payment methods, 1 more than Bamboo Payments. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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3 features · 11 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Bamboo Payments Bamboo Payments
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
—
Next business day
Founded
2018
2004
Headquarters
Uruguay
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Bamboo Payments leads (3 vs 2)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 6)
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Boleto Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Pix Unique
✓
—
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America
✓
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Bamboo Payments is best when you...

LATAM Cross-Border Payments
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Alipay
View Bamboo Payments

Alipay is best when you...

Chinese Consumers
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Southeast Asia
Bamboo Payments doesn't cover these regions
View Alipay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Bamboo Payments and Alipay?
They share 2 payment methods and 1 region. Bamboo Payments adds Amex, Bank Transfer, Boleto and 1 more that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Alipay, Digital Wallet, JCB and 2 more that Bamboo Payments does not list; Alipay also covers Africa, Asia and 5 more; only Bamboo Payments offers Startup Friendly.
Which is cheaper, Bamboo Payments or Alipay?
Neither publishes a rate card — both quote on engagement, so the cheaper option depends on the volume you bring to the negotiation.
Where can I use Bamboo Payments and Alipay?
Bamboo Payments lists 1 region and 6 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Latin America. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Bamboo Payments and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Alipay publishes a settlement time of Next business day.

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