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PayKings

PayKings

High-Risk Merchants

VS

Host Merchant Services

Online businesses

Host Merchant Services
Fees from
Interchange + 0.8%–1.1% + $0.25 vs Custom
Features

2 shared

9 unique to PayKings
Regions

1 shared

Pay methods

6 shared

10 unique to Host Merchant Services

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11 features · 16 payment methods · 1 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PayKings PayKings
Host Merchant Services Host Merchant Services
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Interchange + 0.8%–1.1% + $0.25
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Same day
Next business day
Founded
2011
2009
Headquarters
United States
Newark, Delaware, United States
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
PayKings leads (11 vs 2)
Enterprise
✓
✓
High Risk Accepted Unique
✓
—
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Marketplace Support Unique
✓
—
Mobile Payments Unique
✓
—
Recurring Billing Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Virtual Items Unique
✓
—
Virtual Terminal Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Host Merchant Services leads (16 vs 6)
Ach
✓
✓
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Contactless Unique
—
✓
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Diners Unique
—
✓
Discover
✓
✓
Echeck
✓
✓
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Payment Unique
—
✓
Nfc Unique
—
✓
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
North America
✓
✓

PayKings is best when you...

High-Risk Merchants
Need High Risk Accepted
Not available with Host Merchant Services
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Host Merchant Services
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Host Merchant Services is best when you...

Online businesses
View Host Merchant Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PayKings and Host Merchant Services?
They share 6 payment methods and 1 region. Host Merchant Services adds Apple Pay, Contactless, Credit Card and 7 more that PayKings does not list; only PayKings offers High Risk Accepted, Instant Payout and 7 more.
Which is cheaper, PayKings or Host Merchant Services?
PayKings has published rates from Interchange + 0.8%–1.1% + $0.25; Host Merchant Services 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 PayKings and Host Merchant Services?
PayKings lists 1 region and 6 payment methods; Host Merchant Services lists 1 and 16. 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 Host Merchant Services compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; PayKings settles in Same day, Host Merchant Services in Next business day.

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