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Boku

Boku

Carrier Billing

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Alipay
Regions

7 shared

1 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

1 shared

2 unique to Boku · 6 unique to Alipay
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Boku uses custom pricing, quoted on engagement. Alipay uses custom pricing, quoted on engagement. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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2 features · 9 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Boku Boku
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
—
Next business day
Founded
2008
2004
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Alipay leads (2 vs 1)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 3)
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Carrier Billing Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet
✓
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Mobile Money Unique
✓
—
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
—
✓
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 7)
Africa
✓
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America
✓
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America
✓
✓
Oceania
✓
✓
Southeast Asia
✓
✓

Boku is best when you...

Carrier Billing
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Alipay is best when you...

Chinese Consumers
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Boku
Want coverage in Middle East
Boku doesn't cover this region
View Alipay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Boku and Alipay?
They share 1 payment method and 7 regions. Boku adds Carrier Billing, Mobile Money that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Alipay, JCB, Mastercard and 3 more that Boku does not list; Alipay also covers Middle East; only Alipay offers Instant Payout.
Which is cheaper, Boku 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 Boku and Alipay?
Boku lists 7 regions and 3 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Africa, Asia, Europe and 4 more. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Boku 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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