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JCB

JCB

Japanese customers

VS

A-Pay

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

A-Pay
Fees from
2.95-3.5% vs Custom
Features

0 shared

1 unique to JCB · 5 unique to A-Pay
Regions

2 shared

1 unique to JCB · 4 unique to A-Pay
Pay methods

3 shared

5 unique to JCB · 15 unique to A-Pay
On settlement

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6 features · 23 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
JCB JCB
A-Pay A-Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.95-3.5%
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
1–2 business days
Founded
1961
2021
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
India
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
A-Pay leads (5 vs 1)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
High Risk Accepted Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
A-Pay leads (18 vs 8)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Contactless Unique
✓
—
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Diners Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
✓
—
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Money Unique
—
✓
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Pix Unique
—
✓
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sofort Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
✓
—
Upi Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
A-Pay leads (6 vs 3)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
✓
—
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

JCB is best when you...

Japanese customers
Need Enterprise
Not available with A-Pay
Want coverage in North America
A-Pay doesn't cover this region
View JCB

A-Pay is best when you...

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway
Need Crypto Support
Not available with JCB
Need High Risk Accepted
Not available with JCB
Want coverage in Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Southeast Asia
JCB doesn't cover these regions
View A-Pay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between JCB and A-Pay?
JCB is best for Japanese customers, while A-Pay is best for Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway. JCB charges 2.95-3.5% and A-Pay charges custom pricing. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, JCB or A-Pay?
JCB charges 2.95-3.5% while A-Pay charges custom pricing. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both JCB and A-Pay together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. JCB and A-Pay can complement each other.
How do JCB and A-Pay differ in their focus?
JCB is focused on Japanese customers, while A-Pay focuses on Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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