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GlobePay

UK-registered online and in-store businesses that want to accept payments from Chinese and other Asian customers through WeChat Pay, Alipay, Alipay+ and UnionPay.

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Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
— vs Custom
Features

0 shared

2 unique to Alipay
Regions

0 shared

8 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

4 shared

1 unique to GlobePay · 3 unique to Alipay
On settlement

GlobePay settles in 3 business days; Alipay settles in Next business day. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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2 features · 8 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
GlobePay
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
—
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
3 business days
Next business day
Founded
—
2004
Headquarters
—
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
—
✓
Webhook Support
—
✓
Features
Alipay leads (2 vs 0)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 5)
Alipay
✓
✓
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Unionpay
✓
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
✓
—
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 0)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

GlobePay is best when you...

UK-registered online and in-store businesses that want to accept payments from Chinese and other Asian customers through WeChat Pay, Alipay, Alipay+ and UnionPay.
View GlobePay

Alipay is best when you...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between GlobePay and Alipay?
They share 4 payment methods and 0 regions. GlobePay adds WeChat Pay that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Digital Wallet, JCB, QR Code that GlobePay does not list; Alipay also covers Africa, Asia and 6 more; only Alipay offers Enterprise, Instant Payout.
Which is cheaper, GlobePay or Alipay?
GlobePay has no published rate; Alipay 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 GlobePay and Alipay?
GlobePay lists 0 regions and 5 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do GlobePay and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
Alipay offers a sandbox, GlobePay does not list one; Alipay supports webhooks; GlobePay settles in 3 business days, Alipay in Next business day.

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