PayKings

PayKings

High-Risk Merchants

VS

CatalystPay

High-risk merchant processing

CatalystPay
Fees from
Interchange + 0.8%–1.1% + $0.25 vs Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3
Features

6 shared

5 unique to PayKings · 3 unique to CatalystPay
Regions

1 shared

4 unique to CatalystPay
Pay methods

2 shared

4 unique to PayKings · 10 unique to CatalystPay
On payment methods

CatalystPay supports 12 payment methods, 6 more than PayKings. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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14 features · 16 payment methods · 5 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PayKings PayKings
CatalystPay CatalystPay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Interchange + 0.8%–1.1% + $0.25
Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Same day
5–7 business days
Founded
2011
2019
Headquarters
United States
Belfast, United Kingdom
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
PayKings leads (11 vs 9)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise
✓
✓
High Risk Accepted
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Marketplace Support Unique
✓
—
Mobile Payments
✓
✓
Multi Currency Unique
—
✓
Recurring Billing
✓
✓
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Virtual Items Unique
✓
—
Virtual Terminal
✓
✓
Payment Methods
CatalystPay leads (12 vs 6)
Ach Unique
✓
—
Amex Unique
✓
—
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Bitcoin Unique
—
✓
Cartes Bancaires Unique
—
✓
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Discover Unique
✓
—
Echeck Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Lightning Network Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Sepa Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
CatalystPay leads (5 vs 1)
Europe Unique
—
✓
Global Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America
✓
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

PayKings is best when you...

High-Risk Merchants
Need Instant Payout
Not available with CatalystPay
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with CatalystPay
View PayKings

CatalystPay is best when you...

High-risk merchant processing
Need Crypto Support
Not available with PayKings
Need Low Fees
Not available with PayKings
Want coverage in Europe, Global, Middle East, Southeast Asia
PayKings doesn't cover these regions
View CatalystPay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PayKings and CatalystPay?
They share 2 payment methods and 1 region. PayKings adds ACH, Amex, Discover and 1 more that CatalystPay does not list; CatalystPay adds Apple Pay, Bitcoin, Cartes Bancaires and 7 more that PayKings does not list; CatalystPay also covers Europe, Global and 2 more; only PayKings offers Instant Payout, Instant Sandbox and 3 more.
Which is cheaper, PayKings or CatalystPay?
PayKings has published rates from Interchange + 0.8%–1.1% + $0.25; CatalystPay has published rates from Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use PayKings and CatalystPay?
PayKings lists 1 region and 6 payment methods; CatalystPay lists 5 and 12. both cover North America. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do PayKings and CatalystPay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; PayKings settles in Same day, CatalystPay in 5–7 business days.

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