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Host Merchant Services

Host Merchant Services

Online businesses

VS

CatalystPay

High-risk merchant processing

CatalystPay
Fees from
Custom vs Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3
Features

2 shared

7 unique to CatalystPay
Regions

1 shared

4 unique to CatalystPay
Pay methods

6 shared

10 unique to Host Merchant Services · 6 unique to CatalystPay
On payment methods

Host Merchant Services supports 16 payment methods, 4 more than CatalystPay. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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9 features · 22 payment methods · 5 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Host Merchant Services Host Merchant Services
CatalystPay CatalystPay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Next business day
5–7 business days
Founded
2009
2019
Headquarters
Newark, Delaware, United States
Belfast, United Kingdom
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
CatalystPay leads (9 vs 2)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise
✓
✓
High Risk Accepted Unique
—
✓
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Mobile Payments Unique
—
✓
Multi Currency Unique
—
✓
Recurring Billing Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Virtual Terminal Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
Host Merchant Services leads (16 vs 12)
Ach Unique
✓
—
Amex Unique
✓
—
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bitcoin Unique
—
✓
Cartes Bancaires Unique
—
✓
Contactless Unique
✓
—
Credit Card
✓
✓
Debit Card
✓
✓
Diners Unique
✓
—
Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Discover Unique
✓
—
Echeck Unique
✓
—
Google Pay
✓
✓
Jcb Unique
✓
—
Lightning Network Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Nfc Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
✓
—
Sepa Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
CatalystPay leads (5 vs 1)
Europe Unique
—
✓
Global Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America
✓
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Host Merchant Services is best when you...

Online businesses
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CatalystPay is best when you...

High-risk merchant processing
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Host Merchant Services
Need High Risk Accepted
Not available with Host Merchant Services
Want coverage in Europe, Global, Middle East, Southeast Asia
Host Merchant Services doesn't cover these regions
View CatalystPay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Host Merchant Services and CatalystPay?
They share 6 payment methods and 1 region. Host Merchant Services adds ACH, Amex, Contactless and 7 more that CatalystPay does not list; CatalystPay adds Bitcoin, Cartes Bancaires, Direct Debit and 3 more that Host Merchant Services does not list; CatalystPay also covers Europe, Global and 2 more; only CatalystPay offers Crypto Support, High Risk Accepted and 5 more.
Which is cheaper, Host Merchant Services or CatalystPay?
Host Merchant Services has custom pricing quoted on engagement; CatalystPay has published rates from Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Host Merchant Services and CatalystPay?
Host Merchant Services lists 1 region and 16 payment methods; CatalystPay lists 5 and 12. both cover North America. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Host Merchant Services and CatalystPay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Host Merchant Services settles in Next business day, CatalystPay in 5–7 business days.

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