Checkout.com

Checkout.com

Global Performance

VS

Amadeus

Travel Distribution Payments

Amadeus
Fees from
2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical) vs Per-booking fees
Features

1 shared

3 unique to Checkout.com
Regions

7 shared

1 unique to Checkout.com
Pay methods

0 shared

35 unique to Checkout.com · 3 unique to Amadeus
On payment methods

Checkout.com supports 35 payment methods, 32 more than Amadeus. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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4 features · 38 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Checkout.com Checkout.com
Amadeus Amadeus
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical)
Per-booking fees
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–3 business days
Varies by airline/hotel
Founded
2012
1987
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Madrid, Spain
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Checkout.com leads (4 vs 1)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
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Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
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Recurring Payments Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Checkout.com leads (35 vs 3)
Ach Unique
✓
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Alipay Unique
✓
—
Amex Unique
✓
—
Apple Pay Unique
✓
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Bancontact Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Cartes Bancaires Unique
✓
—
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Dana Unique
✓
—
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Diners Unique
✓
—
Discover Unique
✓
—
Eps Unique
✓
—
Gcash Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Ideal Unique
✓
—
Jcb Unique
✓
—
Kakaopay Unique
✓
—
Klarna Unique
✓
—
Knet Unique
✓
—
Mada Unique
✓
—
Maestro Unique
✓
—
Mastercard Unique
✓
—
Mb Way Unique
✓
—
Mobile Wallet Unique
✓
—
Mobilepay Unique
✓
—
Multibanco Unique
✓
—
Paynow Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
✓
—
Przelewy24 Unique
✓
—
Sepa Direct Debit Unique
✓
—
Sofort Unique
✓
—
Swish Unique
✓
—
Twint Unique
✓
—
Venmo Unique
✓
—
Vipps Unique
✓
—
Visa Unique
✓
—
Wechat Pay Unique
✓
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Regions
Checkout.com leads (8 vs 7)
Africa
✓
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America
✓
✓
Middle East
✓
✓
North America
✓
✓
Oceania
✓
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
✓
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Checkout.com is best when you...

Global Performance
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Amadeus
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Amadeus
Want coverage in Southeast Asia
Amadeus doesn't cover this region
View Checkout.com

Amadeus is best when you...

Travel Distribution Payments
View Amadeus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Checkout.com and Amadeus?
They share 0 payment methods and 7 regions. Checkout.com adds ACH, Alipay, Amex and 32 more that Amadeus does not list; Amadeus adds Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card that Checkout.com does not list; Checkout.com also covers Southeast Asia; only Checkout.com offers Instant Payout, Instant Sandbox and 1 more.
Which is cheaper, Checkout.com or Amadeus?
Checkout.com has published rates from 2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical); Amadeus has published rates from Per-booking fees. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Checkout.com and Amadeus?
Checkout.com lists 8 regions and 35 payment methods; Amadeus lists 7 and 3. 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 Checkout.com and Amadeus compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Checkout.com settles in 1–3 business days, Amadeus in Varies by airline/hotel.

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