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Mada

Mada

Saudi local cards

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
1-2% vs Custom
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Alipay
Regions

1 shared

7 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

0 shared

4 unique to Mada · 7 unique to Alipay
On payment methods

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

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2 features · 11 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Mada Mada
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1-2%
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–2 business days
Next business day
Founded
1990
2004
Headquarters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Alipay leads (2 vs 1)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 4)
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Contactless Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mada Unique
✓
—
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Nfc Unique
✓
—
Pos Unique
✓
—
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
—
✓
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East
✓
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Mada is best when you...

Saudi local cards
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Alipay is best when you...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Mada and Alipay?
They share 0 payment methods and 1 region. Mada adds Contactless, Mada, NFC and 1 more that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Alipay, Digital Wallet, JCB and 4 more that Mada does not list; Alipay also covers Africa, Asia and 5 more; only Alipay offers Instant Payout.
Which is cheaper, Mada or Alipay?
Mada has published rates from 1-2%; 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 Mada and Alipay?
Mada lists 1 region and 4 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Middle East. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Mada and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Mada settles in 1–2 business days, Alipay in Next business day.

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