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Faster Payments

Faster Payments

UK Instant Bank Transfers

VS

A-Pay

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

A-Pay
Fees from
Free for consumers; bank fees for businesses vs Custom
Features

0 shared

2 unique to Faster Payments · 5 unique to A-Pay
Regions

1 shared

5 unique to A-Pay
Pay methods

1 shared

18 unique to A-Pay
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7 features · 19 payment methods · 6 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Faster Payments Faster Payments
A-Pay A-Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Free for consumers; bank fees for businesses
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Near-instant
1–2 business days
Founded
2008
2021
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
India
Sandbox / Test Mode
—
✓
Webhook Support
—
✓
Features
A-Pay leads (5 vs 2)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
High Risk Accepted Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Low Fees Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
A-Pay leads (19 vs 1)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Mobile Money Unique
—
✓
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Pix Unique
—
✓
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sofort Unique
—
✓
Upi Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
—
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
A-Pay leads (6 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Faster Payments is best when you...

UK Instant Bank Transfers
Need Instant Payout
Not available with A-Pay
Need Low Fees
Not available with A-Pay
View Faster Payments

A-Pay is best when you...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Faster Payments and A-Pay?
They share 1 payment method and 1 region. A-Pay adds ACH, Alipay, Amex and 15 more that Faster Payments does not list; A-Pay also covers Africa, Asia and 3 more; only Faster Payments offers Instant Payout, Low Fees; only A-Pay offers Crypto Support, High Risk Accepted and 3 more.
Which is cheaper, Faster Payments or A-Pay?
Faster Payments has published rates from Free for consumers; bank fees for businesses; 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 Faster Payments and A-Pay?
Faster Payments lists 1 region and 1 payment method; A-Pay lists 6 and 19. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Faster Payments and A-Pay compare on integration and settlement?
A-Pay offers a sandbox, Faster Payments does not list one; A-Pay supports webhooks; Faster Payments settles in Near-instant, A-Pay in 1–2 business days.

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