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A-Pay

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

A-Pay
Fees from
5-12% platform fee + payment processing vs Custom
Features

2 shared

3 unique to A-Pay
Regions

1 shared

1 unique to Patreon · 5 unique to A-Pay
Pay methods

4 shared

2 unique to Patreon · 15 unique to A-Pay
On payment methods

A-Pay supports 19 payment methods, 13 more than Patreon. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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5 features · 21 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Patreon Patreon
A-Pay A-Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
5-12% platform fee + payment processing
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
30 business days
1–2 business days
Founded
2013
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
India
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
A-Pay leads (5 vs 2)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
High Risk Accepted Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Startup Friendly
✓
✓
Payment Methods
A-Pay leads (19 vs 6)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Credit Card
✓
✓
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Mobile Money Unique
—
✓
Paypal
✓
✓
Pix Unique
—
✓
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sofort
✓
✓
Upi Unique
—
✓
Venmo Unique
✓
—
Visa Unique
—
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
A-Pay leads (6 vs 2)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
✓
—
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Patreon is best when you...

Creator Membership Payments
Want coverage in North America
A-Pay doesn't cover this region
View Patreon

A-Pay is best when you...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Patreon and A-Pay?
They share 4 payment methods and 1 region. Patreon adds Debit Card, Venmo that A-Pay does not list; A-Pay adds ACH, Alipay, Amex and 12 more that Patreon does not list; Patreon also covers North America; A-Pay also covers Africa, Asia and 3 more.
Which is cheaper, Patreon or A-Pay?
Patreon has published rates from 5-12% platform fee + payment processing; A-Pay 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 Patreon and A-Pay?
Patreon lists 2 regions and 6 payment methods; A-Pay lists 6 and 19. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Patreon and A-Pay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Patreon settles in 30 business days, A-Pay in 1–2 business days.

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