EZ-Link

EZ-Link

Singapore Transit & Micropayments

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

0 shared

1 unique to EZ-Link · 2 unique to Alipay
Regions

1 shared

7 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

2 shared

5 unique to Alipay
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3 features · 7 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
EZ-Link EZ-Link
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
—
Next business day
Founded
2002
2004
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
—
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Alipay leads (2 vs 1)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Low Fees Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 2)
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia
✓
✓

EZ-Link is best when you...

Singapore Transit & Micropayments
Need Low Fees
Not available with Alipay
View EZ-Link

Alipay is best when you...

Chinese Consumers
Need Enterprise
Not available with EZ-Link
Need Instant Payout
Not available with EZ-Link
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania
EZ-Link doesn't cover these regions
View Alipay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between EZ-Link and Alipay?
They share 2 payment methods and 1 region. Alipay adds Alipay, Digital Wallet, JCB and 2 more that EZ-Link does not list; Alipay also covers Africa, Asia and 5 more; only EZ-Link offers Low Fees; only Alipay offers Enterprise, Instant Payout.
Which is cheaper, EZ-Link 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 EZ-Link and Alipay?
EZ-Link lists 1 region and 2 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Southeast Asia. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do EZ-Link and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
Alipay offers a sandbox, EZ-Link does not list one; both support webhooks; Alipay publishes a settlement time of Next business day.

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