Elavon

Elavon

Multi-Currency

VS

Aera Payment & Identification

Retailers wanting a merchant-owned, unified in-store + online + wallet payment platform

A
Fees from
0.16% + $0.25 + interchange vs Custom
Features

2 shared

1 unique to Elavon
Regions

1 shared

2 unique to Elavon
Pay methods

4 shared

4 unique to Elavon · 9 unique to Aera Payment & Identification
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3 features · 17 payment methods · 3 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Elavon Elavon
Aera Payment & Identification
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
0.16% + $0.25 + interchange
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–2 business days
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Founded
1991
2016
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Oslo, Norway
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
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Webhook Support
✓
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Features
Elavon leads (3 vs 2)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
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Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Aera Payment & Identification leads (13 vs 8)
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay Unique
✓
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Bancontact Unique
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✓
Dankort Unique
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✓
Diners Unique
✓
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Discover
✓
✓
Google Pay Unique
✓
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Ideal Unique
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✓
Jcb Unique
✓
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Klarna Unique
—
✓
Maestro Unique
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✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobilepay Unique
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✓
Sepa Unique
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✓
Swish Unique
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✓
Vipps Unique
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✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Elavon leads (3 vs 1)
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
✓
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North America Unique
✓
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Elavon is best when you...

Multi-Currency
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Aera Payment & Identification
Want coverage in Latin America, North America
Aera Payment & Identification doesn't cover these regions
View Elavon

Aera Payment & Identification is best when you...

Retailers wanting a merchant-owned, unified in-store + online + wallet payment platform
View Aera Payment & Identification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Elavon and Aera Payment & Identification?
They share 4 payment methods and 1 region. Elavon adds Apple Pay, Diners Club, Google Pay and 1 more that Aera Payment & Identification does not list; Aera Payment & Identification adds Bancontact, Dankort, iDEAL and 6 more that Elavon does not list; Elavon also covers Latin America, North America; only Elavon offers Instant Payout.
Which is cheaper, Elavon or Aera Payment & Identification?
Elavon has published rates from 0.16% + $0.25 + interchange; Aera Payment & Identification 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 Elavon and Aera Payment & Identification?
Elavon lists 3 regions and 8 payment methods; Aera Payment & Identification lists 1 and 13. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Elavon and Aera Payment & Identification compare on integration and settlement?
Elavon offers a sandbox, Aera Payment & Identification does not list one; Elavon supports webhooks; Elavon publishes a settlement time of 1–2 business days.

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