Paysend

Paysend

Global Money Transfers

VS

MoonPay

Crypto on-ramp

MoonPay
Fees from
From 0.5% per transfer vs 4.5% card; 1% bank transfer
Features

1 shared

2 unique to Paysend · 2 unique to MoonPay
Regions

4 shared

2 unique to Paysend
Pay methods

3 shared

4 unique to Paysend · 7 unique to MoonPay
On region

Paysend covers 6 regions; MoonPay covers 4. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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5 features · 14 payment methods · 6 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Paysend Paysend
MoonPay MoonPay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
From 0.5% per transfer
4.5% card; 1% bank transfer
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Instant to 2 business days
Same day
Founded
2017
2019
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Miami, United States
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise
✓
✓
High Risk Accepted Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Low Fees Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
MoonPay leads (10 vs 7)
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Credit Card
✓
✓
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Debit Card
✓
✓
Faster Payments Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
✓
—
Mobile Money Unique
✓
—
Mobile Wallet Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Venmo Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
✓
—
Regions
Paysend leads (6 vs 4)
Africa Unique
✓
—
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America
✓
✓
Middle East Unique
✓
—
North America
✓
✓

Paysend is best when you...

Global Money Transfers
Need Instant Payout
Not available with MoonPay
Need Low Fees
Not available with MoonPay
Want coverage in Africa, Middle East
MoonPay doesn't cover these regions
View Paysend

MoonPay is best when you...

Crypto on-ramp
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Paysend
Need High Risk Accepted
Not available with Paysend
View MoonPay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Paysend and MoonPay?
They share 3 payment methods and 4 regions. Paysend adds Mastercard, Mobile Money, Mobile Wallet and 1 more that MoonPay does not list; MoonPay adds Apple Pay, Crypto, Faster Payments and 4 more that Paysend does not list; Paysend also covers Africa, Middle East; only Paysend offers Instant Payout, Low Fees.
Which is cheaper, Paysend or MoonPay?
Paysend has published rates from From 0.5% per transfer; MoonPay has published rates from 4.5% card; 1% bank transfer. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Paysend and MoonPay?
Paysend lists 6 regions and 7 payment methods; MoonPay lists 4 and 10. both cover Asia, Europe, Latin America and 1 more. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Paysend and MoonPay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Paysend settles in Instant to 2 business days, MoonPay in Same day.

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