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Ozow

South African EFT

South Africa's leading instant EFT payment platform enabling real-time bank-to-bank payments. Ozow offers Pay by Bank, QR codes, and payment links, providing cardless payment acceptance for South African merchants with competitive low fees.

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AstroPay

Emerging Market Wallet

A global digital wallet and prepaid card solution focused on emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. AstroPay enables users in regions with limited banking access to make international purchases and merchants to accept payments from these markets. Popular among gaming and betting platforms for deposits from high-risk regions.

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Detailed Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Fees
Ozow

1.5% or R1 minimum

AstroPay

Interchange fees + markup

Category
Ozow
regional
AstroPay
regional
Available Regions
Ozow
Africa
AstroPay
Latin AmericaAsiaAfrica
Key Features
Ozow
Instant Payments
Low Fees
AstroPay
Instant Payments
High Risk Accepted
SDKs & Libraries
Ozow

6 Available

AstroPay

5 Available

Payment Methods
Ozow

6 Supported

AstroPay

8 Supported

Common Ground

Shared Regions

Africa

Shared Features

Instant Payments

When to Choose Ozow

Choose Ozow if you need features like Low Fees. With fees of 1.5% or R1 minimum, it's ideal for businesses focused on south african eft.

When to Choose AstroPay

Choose AstroPay if you need features like High Risk Accepted, or your business operates in Latin America or Asia. With fees of Interchange fees + markup, it's ideal for businesses focused on emerging market wallet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Ozow and AstroPay?

Ozow is best for south african eft, while AstroPay is best for emerging market wallet. Ozow charges 1.5% or R1 minimum and AstroPay charges Interchange fees + markup. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.

Which is cheaper, Ozow or AstroPay?

Ozow charges 1.5% or R1 minimum while AstroPay charges Interchange fees + markup. The best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features. Compare their full fee structures for your specific use case.

Can I use both Ozow and AstroPay together?

Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Ozow and AstroPay can complement each other depending on your needs.