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PayU

PayU

Global Emerging Markets

VS

Niobi

African payments infrastructure for collections, payouts, and financial operations

Niobi
Fees from
2-3% (varies by country) vs Custom
Features

2 shared

8 unique to Niobi
Regions

1 shared

3 unique to PayU · 1 unique to Niobi
Pay methods

1 shared

14 unique to PayU · 6 unique to Niobi

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10 features · 21 payment methods · 5 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PayU PayU
Niobi Niobi
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2-3% (varies by country)
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2 business days
—
Founded
2002
2023
Headquarters
Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Nairobi, Kenya
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Niobi leads (10 vs 2)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout
✓
✓
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Marketplace Support Unique
—
✓
Mobile Payments Unique
—
✓
Multi Currency Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly
✓
✓
Virtual Items Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
PayU leads (15 vs 7)
Amex Unique
✓
—
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Blik Unique
✓
—
Bnpl Unique
✓
—
Boleto Unique
✓
—
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
✓
—
Eft Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Klarna Unique
✓
—
M Pesa Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
✓
—
Mobile Wallet
✓
✓
Pix Unique
✓
—
Stablecoin Unique
—
✓
Swift Unique
—
✓
Upi Unique
✓
—
Usdc Unique
—
✓
Usdt Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
✓
—
Regions
PayU leads (4 vs 2)
Africa
✓
✓
Asia Unique
✓
—
Europe Unique
✓
—
Global Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
✓
—

PayU is best when you...

Global Emerging Markets
Want coverage in Asia, Europe, Middle East
Niobi doesn't cover these regions
View PayU

Niobi is best when you...

African payments infrastructure for collections, payouts, and financial operations
Need Crypto Support
Not available with PayU
Need Enterprise
Not available with PayU
Want coverage in Global
PayU doesn't cover this region
View Niobi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PayU and Niobi?
They share 1 payment method and 1 region. PayU adds Amex, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer and 11 more that Niobi does not list; Niobi adds EFT, M-Pesa, Stablecoin and 3 more that PayU does not list; PayU also covers Asia, Europe and 1 more; Niobi also covers Global.
Which is cheaper, PayU or Niobi?
PayU has published rates from 2-3% (varies by country); Niobi 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 PayU and Niobi?
PayU lists 4 regions and 15 payment methods; Niobi lists 2 and 7. both cover Africa. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do PayU and Niobi compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; PayU publishes a settlement time of 2 business days.

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