Paystack

Paystack

Nigerian Market

VS

DPO Group

African payments

DPO Group
Fees from
1.95% (local), 3.9% (international) vs 2-3%
Features

1 shared

3 unique to Paystack
Regions

1 shared

1 unique to DPO Group
Pay methods

6 shared

6 unique to Paystack · 4 unique to DPO Group

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4 features · 16 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Paystack Paystack
DPO Group DPO Group
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1.95% (local), 3.9% (international)
2-3%
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–7 business days
3–7 business days
Founded
2015
2006
Headquarters
Lagos, Nigeria
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Paystack leads (4 vs 1)
Enterprise
✓
✓
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Paystack leads (12 vs 10)
Amex Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer
✓
✓
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Debit Card
✓
✓
Eft Unique
✓
—
M Pesa Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Money
✓
✓
Mobile Wallet Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Pos Unique
✓
—
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Ussd
✓
✓
Verve Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
DPO Group leads (2 vs 1)
Africa
✓
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓

Paystack is best when you...

Nigerian Market
Need Instant Payout
Not available with DPO Group
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with DPO Group
View Paystack

DPO Group is best when you...

African payments
Want coverage in Middle East
Paystack doesn't cover this region
View DPO Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Paystack and DPO Group?
They share 6 payment methods and 1 region. Paystack adds Apple Pay, Credit Card, EFT and 3 more that DPO Group does not list; DPO Group adds Amex, M-Pesa, PayPal and 1 more that Paystack does not list; DPO Group also covers Middle East; only Paystack offers Instant Payout, Instant Sandbox and 1 more.
Which is cheaper, Paystack or DPO Group?
Paystack has published rates from 1.95% (local), 3.9% (international); DPO Group has published rates from 2-3%. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Paystack and DPO Group?
Paystack lists 1 region and 12 payment methods; DPO Group lists 2 and 10. both cover Africa. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Paystack and DPO Group compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Paystack settles in 1–7 business days, DPO Group in 3–7 business days.

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