PicPay

PicPay

Brazilian Social Payments

VS

A-Pay

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

A-Pay
Fees from
Merchant fees from 1.99% vs Custom
Features

1 shared

2 unique to PicPay · 4 unique to A-Pay
Regions

1 shared

5 unique to A-Pay
Pay methods

2 shared

4 unique to PicPay · 16 unique to A-Pay
On settlement

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7 features · 22 payment methods · 6 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
PicPay PicPay
A-Pay A-Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Merchant fees from 1.99%
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–2 business days
1–2 business days
Founded
2012
2021
Headquarters
São Paulo, Brazil
India
Sandbox / Test Mode
Webhook Support
Features
A-Pay leads (5 vs 3)
Crypto Support Unique
High Risk Accepted Unique
Instant Payout Unique
Instant Sandbox Unique
Low Fees Unique
Recurring Payments Unique
Startup Friendly
Payment Methods
A-Pay leads (18 vs 6)
Ach Unique
Alipay Unique
Amex Unique
Apple Pay Unique
Bank Transfer
Credit Card Unique
Crypto Unique
Debit Card Unique
Google Pay Unique
Ideal Unique
Klarna Unique
Mastercard Unique
Mobile Money Unique
Mobile Wallet Unique
Paypal Unique
Pix
Qr Code Unique
Sepa Unique
Sofort Unique
Upi Unique
Visa Unique
Wechat Pay Unique
Regions
A-Pay leads (6 vs 1)
Africa Unique
Asia Unique
Europe Unique
Latin America
Middle East Unique
Southeast Asia Unique

PicPay is best when you...

Brazilian Social Payments
Need Instant Payout
Not available with A-Pay
Need Low Fees
Not available with A-Pay
View PicPay

A-Pay is best when you...

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway
Need Crypto Support
Not available with PicPay
Need High Risk Accepted
Not available with PicPay
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia
PicPay doesn't cover these regions
View A-Pay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between PicPay and A-Pay?
PicPay is best for Brazilian Social Payments, while A-Pay is best for Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway. PicPay charges Merchant fees from 1.99% and A-Pay charges custom pricing. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, PicPay or A-Pay?
PicPay charges Merchant fees from 1.99% while A-Pay charges custom pricing. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both PicPay and A-Pay together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. PicPay and A-Pay can complement each other.
How do PicPay and A-Pay differ in their focus?
PicPay is focused on Brazilian Social Payments, while A-Pay focuses on Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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