Paxos

Paxos

Regulated Crypto Infrastructure

VS

Mercuryo

Crypto Payment Gateway

Mercuryo
Fees from
Custom vs 1-3.95% depending on method
Features

2 shared

1 unique to Paxos
Regions

1 shared

1 unique to Paxos · 1 unique to Mercuryo
Pay methods

4 shared

1 unique to Paxos · 2 unique to Mercuryo
On settlement

Paxos settles in Same day; Mercuryo settles in Near-instant. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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3 features · 7 payment methods · 3 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Paxos Paxos
Mercuryo Mercuryo
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
1-3.95% depending on method
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Same day
Near-instant
Founded
2012
2018
Headquarters
New York, New York
London, United Kingdom
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Paxos leads (3 vs 2)
Crypto Support
✓
✓
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
High Risk Accepted
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Mercuryo leads (6 vs 5)
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Bitcoin
✓
✓
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Ethereum
✓
✓
Stablecoin
✓
✓
Wire Transfer Unique
✓
—
Regions
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe
✓
✓
North America Unique
✓
—

Paxos is best when you...

Regulated Crypto Infrastructure
Need Enterprise
Not available with Mercuryo
Want coverage in North America
Mercuryo doesn't cover this region
View Paxos

Mercuryo is best when you...

Crypto Payment Gateway
Want coverage in Asia
Paxos doesn't cover this region
View Mercuryo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Paxos and Mercuryo?
They share 4 payment methods and 1 region. Paxos adds Wire Transfer that Mercuryo does not list; Mercuryo adds Credit Card, Debit Card that Paxos does not list; Paxos also covers North America; Mercuryo also covers Asia.
Which is cheaper, Paxos or Mercuryo?
Paxos has custom pricing quoted on engagement; Mercuryo has published rates from 1-3.95% depending on method. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Paxos and Mercuryo?
Paxos lists 2 regions and 5 payment methods; Mercuryo lists 2 and 6. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Paxos and Mercuryo compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Paxos settles in Same day, Mercuryo in Near-instant.

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