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Host Merchant Services

Host Merchant Services

Online businesses

VS

AltaPay

Nordic Omnichannel Payments

AltaPay
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

2 shared

1 unique to AltaPay
Regions

0 shared

1 unique to Host Merchant Services · 1 unique to AltaPay
Pay methods

8 shared

8 unique to Host Merchant Services · 12 unique to AltaPay
On fees

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3 features · 28 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Host Merchant Services Host Merchant Services
AltaPay AltaPay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Next business day
1–3 business days
Founded
2009
2008
Headquarters
Newark, Delaware, United States
Copenhagen, Denmark
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
AltaPay leads (3 vs 2)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Payment Methods
AltaPay leads (20 vs 16)
Ach Unique
✓
—
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bancontact Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Contactless Unique
✓
—
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Dankort Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Diners Unique
✓
—
Discover
✓
✓
Echeck Unique
✓
—
Google Pay
✓
✓
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Jcb
✓
✓
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Mobilepay Unique
—
✓
Nfc Unique
✓
—
Paypal
✓
✓
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sofort Unique
—
✓
Swish Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
Europe Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
✓
—

Host Merchant Services is best when you...

Online businesses
Want coverage in North America
AltaPay doesn't cover this region
View Host Merchant Services

AltaPay is best when you...

Nordic Omnichannel Payments
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Host Merchant Services
Want coverage in Europe
Host Merchant Services doesn't cover this region
View AltaPay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Host Merchant Services and AltaPay?
They share 8 payment methods and 0 regions. Host Merchant Services adds ACH, Contactless, Credit Card and 5 more that AltaPay does not list; AltaPay adds Alipay, Bancontact, Bank Transfer and 9 more that Host Merchant Services does not list; Host Merchant Services also covers North America; AltaPay also covers Europe.
Which is cheaper, Host Merchant Services or AltaPay?
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 Host Merchant Services and AltaPay?
Host Merchant Services lists 1 region and 16 payment methods; AltaPay lists 1 and 20. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Host Merchant Services and AltaPay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Host Merchant Services settles in Next business day, AltaPay in 1–3 business days.

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