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Checkout.com

Checkout.com

Global Performance

VS

Branch

Earned wage access and instant payouts for hourly and gig workforces

Branch
Fees from
2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical) vs Custom
Features

2 shared

2 unique to Checkout.com · 1 unique to Branch
Regions

1 shared

7 unique to Checkout.com
Pay methods

2 shared

33 unique to Checkout.com · 2 unique to Branch
On payment methods

Checkout.com supports 35 payment methods, 31 more than Branch. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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5 features · 37 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Checkout.com Checkout.com
Branch Branch
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical)
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–3 business days
Instant
Founded
2012
2015
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Checkout.com leads (4 vs 3)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Checkout.com leads (35 vs 4)
Ach
✓
✓
Alipay Unique
✓
—
Amex Unique
✓
—
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Bancontact Unique
✓
—
Cartes Bancaires Unique
✓
—
Dana Unique
✓
—
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Digital Wallet 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
✓
✓
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
✓
—
Regions
Checkout.com leads (8 vs 1)
Africa Unique
✓
—
Asia Unique
✓
—
Europe Unique
✓
—
Latin America Unique
✓
—
Middle East Unique
✓
—
North America
✓
✓
Oceania Unique
✓
—
Southeast Asia Unique
✓
—

Checkout.com is best when you...

Global Performance
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Branch
Need Recurring Payments
Not available with Branch
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Oceania, Southeast Asia
Branch doesn't cover these regions
View Checkout.com

Branch is best when you...

Earned wage access and instant payouts for hourly and gig workforces
Need Low Fees
Not available with Checkout.com
View Branch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Checkout.com and Branch?
They share 2 payment methods and 1 region. Checkout.com adds Alipay, Amex, Apple Pay and 30 more that Branch does not list; Branch adds Debit Card, Digital Wallet that Checkout.com does not list; Checkout.com also covers Africa, Asia and 5 more; only Checkout.com offers Instant Sandbox, Recurring Payments.
Which is cheaper, Checkout.com or Branch?
Checkout.com has published rates from 2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical); Branch 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 Checkout.com and Branch?
Checkout.com lists 8 regions and 35 payment methods; Branch lists 1 and 4. both cover North America. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Checkout.com and Branch compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Checkout.com settles in 1–3 business days, Branch in Instant.

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