Maya

Maya

Philippine market

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
1.5% (in-store), 2% (online) vs Custom
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Maya · 1 unique to Alipay
Regions

2 shared

6 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

3 shared

3 unique to Maya · 4 unique to Alipay
On region

Alipay covers 8 regions; Maya covers 2. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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3 features · 10 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Maya Maya
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1.5% (in-store), 2% (online)
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
Next business day
Founded
2013
2004
Headquarters
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Alipay leads (7 vs 6)
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Qr Code
✓
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
✓
—
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 2)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia
✓
✓

Maya is best when you...

Philippine market
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Alipay
View Maya

Alipay is best when you...

Chinese Consumers
Need Enterprise
Not available with Maya
Want coverage in Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania
Maya doesn't cover these regions
View Alipay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Maya and Alipay?
They share 3 payment methods and 2 regions. Maya adds Amex, Bank Transfer, WeChat Pay that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Alipay, Digital Wallet, JCB and 1 more that Maya does not list; Alipay also covers Africa, Europe and 4 more; only Maya offers Startup Friendly.
Which is cheaper, Maya or Alipay?
Maya has published rates from 1.5% (in-store), 2% (online); Alipay 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 Maya and Alipay?
Maya lists 2 regions and 6 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Asia, Southeast Asia. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Maya and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Maya settles in 2–3 business days, Alipay in Next business day.

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