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Payfort

Payfort

MENA e-commerce

VS

dLocal

Emerging Markets

dLocal
Fees from
2.65% + AED 1 vs 3-7% all-inclusive
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Payfort · 1 unique to dLocal
Regions

1 shared

3 unique to dLocal
Pay methods

3 shared

4 unique to Payfort · 7 unique to dLocal

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3 features · 14 payment methods · 4 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Payfort Payfort
dLocal dLocal
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.65% + AED 1
3-7% all-inclusive
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
2–7 business days
Founded
2013
2016
Headquarters
Dubai, UAE
Montevideo, Uruguay
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
dLocal leads (10 vs 7)
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Bnpl Unique
✓
—
Boleto Unique
—
✓
Cash Unique
—
✓
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Discover Unique
✓
—
Installments Unique
✓
—
Mastercard
✓
✓
Oxxo Unique
—
✓
Pix Unique
—
✓
Pse Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
dLocal leads (4 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East
✓
✓

Payfort is best when you...

MENA e-commerce
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with dLocal
View Payfort

dLocal is best when you...

Emerging Markets
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Payfort
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Latin America
Payfort doesn't cover these regions
View dLocal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Payfort and dLocal?
They share 3 payment methods and 1 region. Payfort adds Apple Pay, Buy Now Pay Later, Discover and 1 more that dLocal does not list; dLocal adds Bank Transfer, Boleto, Cash and 4 more that Payfort does not list; dLocal also covers Africa, Asia and 1 more; only Payfort offers Startup Friendly.
Which is cheaper, Payfort or dLocal?
Payfort has published rates from 2.65% + AED 1; dLocal has published rates from 3-7% all-inclusive. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Payfort and dLocal?
Payfort lists 1 region and 7 payment methods; dLocal lists 4 and 10. both cover Middle East. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Payfort and dLocal compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Payfort settles in 2–3 business days, dLocal in 2–7 business days.

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