LINE Pay

LINE Pay

Japanese Social Payments

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
2.45%-3.45% for merchants vs Custom
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Alipay
Regions

2 shared

6 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

2 shared

2 unique to LINE Pay · 5 unique to Alipay
On payment methods

Alipay supports 7 payment methods, 3 more than LINE Pay. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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2 features · 9 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
LINE Pay LINE Pay
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.45%-3.45% for merchants
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–3 business days
Next business day
Founded
2014
2004
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Alipay leads (2 vs 1)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 4)
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet
✓
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Line Pay Unique
✓
—
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Qr Code
✓
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
—
✓
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 2)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia
✓
✓

LINE Pay is best when you...

Japanese Social Payments
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Alipay is best when you...

Chinese Consumers
Need Enterprise
Not available with LINE Pay
Want coverage in Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania
LINE Pay doesn't cover these regions
View Alipay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between LINE Pay and Alipay?
They share 2 payment methods and 2 regions. LINE Pay adds Credit Card, LINE Pay that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Alipay, JCB, Mastercard and 2 more that LINE Pay does not list; Alipay also covers Africa, Europe and 4 more; only Alipay offers Enterprise.
Which is cheaper, LINE Pay or Alipay?
LINE Pay has published rates from 2.45%-3.45% for merchants; 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 LINE Pay and Alipay?
LINE Pay lists 2 regions and 4 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Asia, Southeast Asia. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do LINE Pay and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; LINE Pay settles in 1–3 business days, Alipay in Next business day.

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