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Flutterwave
Pan-African Payments
A leading African payment platform that enables businesses to accept and send payments across the continent. Flutterwave supports cards, mobile money (M-Pesa and others), bank transfers, and USSD across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and other African markets. An essential gateway for any business looking to tap into Africa's growing digital economy.
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Paystack
Nigerian Market
A leading African payment gateway, acquired by Stripe in 2020, serving businesses across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire. Paystack offers excellent developer documentation, high payment success rates through intelligent routing, and support for local payment methods like bank transfers, USSD, and mobile money. The go-to choice for startups and established businesses in West and Southern Africa.
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Side-by-side feature breakdown
1.4% (local), 3.8% (international)
1.5% + NGN 100
9 Available
8 Available
23 Supported
10 Supported
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Flutterwave and Paystack?
Flutterwave is best for pan-african payments, while Paystack is best for nigerian market. Flutterwave charges 1.4% (local), 3.8% (international) and Paystack charges 1.5% + NGN 100. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Flutterwave or Paystack?
Flutterwave charges 1.4% (local), 3.8% (international) while Paystack charges 1.5% + NGN 100. The best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features. Compare their full fee structures for your specific use case.
Can I use both Flutterwave and Paystack together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Flutterwave and Paystack can complement each other depending on your needs.