Payplug

Payplug

French SMEs

VS

Clover

Retail & restaurants

Clover
Fees from
1.5% + €0 vs 2.3-2.6% + $0.10
Features

1 shared

Regions

1 shared

1 unique to Clover
Pay methods

5 shared

8 unique to Payplug · 2 unique to Clover
On region

Clover covers 2 regions; Payplug covers 1. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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1 features · 15 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Payplug Payplug
Clover Clover
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1.5% + €0
2.3-2.6% + $0.10
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–2 business days
1–2 business days
Founded
2012
2012
Headquarters
Paris, France
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Startup Friendly
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Payplug leads (13 vs 7)
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bancontact Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Bnpl Unique
✓
—
Cartes Bancaires Unique
✓
—
Discover Unique
—
✓
Gift Card Unique
—
✓
Google Pay
✓
✓
Ideal Unique
✓
—
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Payment Link Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Clover leads (2 vs 1)
Europe
✓
✓
North America Unique
—
✓

Payplug is best when you...

French SMEs
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Clover is best when you...

Retail & restaurants
Want coverage in North America
Payplug doesn't cover this region
View Clover

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Payplug and Clover?
They share 5 payment methods and 1 region. Payplug adds Bancontact, Bank Transfer, Buy Now Pay Later and 5 more that Clover does not list; Clover adds Discover, Gift Card that Payplug does not list; Clover also covers North America.
Which is cheaper, Payplug or Clover?
Payplug has published rates from 1.5% + €0; Clover has published rates from 2.3-2.6% + $0.10. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Payplug and Clover?
Payplug lists 1 region and 13 payment methods; Clover lists 2 and 7. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Payplug and Clover compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Payplug settles in 1–2 business days, Clover in 1–2 business days.

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