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Flywire

Flywire

Education & Healthcare Payments

VS

Afterpay

BNPL Pioneer

Afterpay
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Flywire · 2 unique to Afterpay
Regions

3 shared

2 unique to Flywire
Pay methods

5 shared

5 unique to Flywire · 2 unique to Afterpay

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4 features · 12 payment methods · 5 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Flywire Flywire
Afterpay Afterpay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–5 business days
1–5 business days
Founded
2009
2014
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Melbourne, Australia
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Afterpay leads (3 vs 2)
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
Flywire leads (10 vs 7)
Ach Unique
✓
—
Afterpay Unique
—
✓
Amex
✓
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Bnpl Unique
—
✓
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet
✓
✓
Installments
✓
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Sepa Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Flywire leads (5 vs 3)
Asia Unique
✓
—
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
✓
—
North America
✓
✓
Oceania
✓
✓

Flywire is best when you...

Education & Healthcare Payments
Need Enterprise
Not available with Afterpay
Want coverage in Asia, Latin America
Afterpay doesn't cover these regions
View Flywire

Afterpay is best when you...

BNPL Pioneer
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Flywire
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Flywire
View Afterpay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Flywire and Afterpay?
They share 5 payment methods and 3 regions. Flywire adds ACH, Bank Transfer, Credit Card and 2 more that Afterpay does not list; Afterpay adds Afterpay, Buy Now Pay Later that Flywire does not list; Flywire also covers Asia, Latin America; only Flywire offers Enterprise.
Which is cheaper, Flywire or Afterpay?
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 Flywire and Afterpay?
Flywire lists 5 regions and 10 payment methods; Afterpay lists 3 and 7. both cover Europe, North America, Oceania. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Flywire and Afterpay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Flywire settles in 2–5 business days, Afterpay in 1–5 business days.

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