PAYSTRAX

PAYSTRAX

Verified

EEA & UK merchants in iGaming, Forex and high-volume cross-border verticals needing a direct Visa/Mastercard acquirer

VS

BTCPay Server

Self-hosted Bitcoin and Lightning payments

BTCPay Server
Fees from
Custom vs 0% fees (self-hosted software)
Features

1 shared

4 unique to PAYSTRAX · 2 unique to BTCPay Server
Regions

1 shared

5 unique to BTCPay Server
Pay methods

0 shared

6 unique to PAYSTRAX · 3 unique to BTCPay Server
On settlement

PAYSTRAX settles in 2–3 business days; BTCPay Server settles in Instant. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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7 features · 9 payment methods · 6 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PAYSTRAX PAYSTRAX
BTCPay Server BTCPay Server
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
0% fees (self-hosted software)
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
Instant
Founded
2018
2017
Headquarters
St Julian's, Malta
Open Source Project
Sandbox / Test Mode
—
✓
Webhook Support
—
✓
Features
PAYSTRAX leads (5 vs 3)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
High Risk Accepted
✓
✓
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Mobile Payments Unique
✓
—
Multi Currency Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
PAYSTRAX leads (6 vs 3)
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Bitcoin Unique
—
✓
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Lightning Network Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
✓
—
Pos Unique
✓
—
Visa Unique
✓
—
Regions
BTCPay Server leads (6 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓

PAYSTRAX is best when you...

EEA & UK merchants in iGaming, Forex and high-volume cross-border verticals needing a direct Visa/Mastercard acquirer
Need Enterprise
Not available with BTCPay Server
Need Mobile Payments
Not available with BTCPay Server
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BTCPay Server is best when you...

Self-hosted Bitcoin and Lightning payments
Need Crypto Support
Not available with PAYSTRAX
Need Low Fees
Not available with PAYSTRAX
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America, Oceania
PAYSTRAX doesn't cover these regions
View BTCPay Server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PAYSTRAX and BTCPay Server?
They share 0 payment methods and 1 region. PAYSTRAX adds Apple Pay, Credit Card, Google Pay and 3 more that BTCPay Server does not list; BTCPay Server adds Bitcoin, Crypto, Lightning Network that PAYSTRAX does not list; BTCPay Server also covers Africa, Asia and 3 more; only PAYSTRAX offers Enterprise, Mobile Payments and 2 more.
Which is cheaper, PAYSTRAX or BTCPay Server?
PAYSTRAX has custom pricing quoted on engagement; BTCPay Server has published rates from 0% fees (self-hosted software). Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use PAYSTRAX and BTCPay Server?
PAYSTRAX lists 1 region and 6 payment methods; BTCPay Server lists 6 and 3. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do PAYSTRAX and BTCPay Server compare on integration and settlement?
BTCPay Server offers a sandbox, PAYSTRAX does not list one; BTCPay Server supports webhooks; PAYSTRAX settles in 2–3 business days, BTCPay Server in Instant.

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