DPO Group

DPO Group

African payments

VS

A-Pay

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

A-Pay
Fees from
2-3% vs Custom
Features

0 shared

1 unique to DPO Group · 5 unique to A-Pay
Regions

2 shared

4 unique to A-Pay
Pay methods

6 shared

4 unique to DPO Group · 13 unique to A-Pay
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6 features · 23 payment methods · 6 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
DPO Group DPO Group
A-Pay A-Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2-3%
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
3–7 business days
1–2 business days
Founded
2006
2021
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
India
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
A-Pay leads (5 vs 1)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
High Risk Accepted Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
A-Pay leads (19 vs 10)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Klarna Unique
—
✓
M Pesa Unique
✓
—
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Money
✓
✓
Paypal
✓
✓
Pix Unique
—
✓
Qr Code Unique
✓
—
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sofort Unique
—
✓
Upi Unique
—
✓
Ussd Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
A-Pay leads (6 vs 2)
Africa
✓
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East
✓
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

DPO Group is best when you...

African payments
Need Enterprise
Not available with A-Pay
View DPO Group

A-Pay is best when you...

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway
Need Crypto Support
Not available with DPO Group
Need High Risk Accepted
Not available with DPO Group
Want coverage in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia
DPO Group doesn't cover these regions
View A-Pay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between DPO Group and A-Pay?
They share 6 payment methods and 2 regions. DPO Group adds Debit Card, M-Pesa, QR Code and 1 more that A-Pay does not list; A-Pay adds ACH, Alipay, Apple Pay and 10 more that DPO Group does not list; A-Pay also covers Asia, Europe and 2 more; only DPO Group offers Enterprise.
Which is cheaper, DPO Group or A-Pay?
DPO Group has published rates from 2-3%; 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 DPO Group and A-Pay?
DPO Group lists 2 regions and 10 payment methods; A-Pay lists 6 and 19. both cover Africa, Middle East. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do DPO Group and A-Pay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; DPO Group settles in 3–7 business days, A-Pay in 1–2 business days.

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