Razorpay

Razorpay

Indian Startups

VS

PayU

Global Emerging Markets

PayU
Fees from
2% + GST vs 2-3% (varies by country)
Features

2 shared

2 unique to Razorpay
Regions

1 shared

3 unique to PayU
Pay methods

7 shared

4 unique to Razorpay · 2 unique to PayU
On payment methods

Razorpay supports 11 payment methods, 2 more than PayU. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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4 features · 13 payment methods · 4 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Razorpay Razorpay
PayU PayU
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2% + GST
2-3% (varies by country)
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Instant to 3 business days
2 business days
Founded
2014
2002
Headquarters
Bangalore, India
Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Sandbox / Test Mode
Webhook Support
Features
Razorpay leads (4 vs 2)
Instant Payout
Instant Sandbox Unique
Recurring Payments Unique
Startup Friendly
Payment Methods
Razorpay leads (11 vs 9)
Amex
Bank Transfer
Bnpl Unique
Boleto Unique
Digital Wallet
Diners Unique
Google Pay Unique
Mastercard
Mobile Wallet
Pix Unique
Rupay Unique
Upi
Visa
Regions
PayU leads (4 vs 1)
Africa Unique
Asia
Europe Unique
Middle East Unique

Razorpay is best when you...

Indian Startups
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with PayU
Need Recurring Payments
Not available with PayU
View Razorpay

PayU is best when you...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Razorpay and PayU?
Razorpay is best for Indian Startups, while PayU is best for Global Emerging Markets. Razorpay charges 2% + GST and PayU charges 2-3% (varies by country). They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Razorpay or PayU?
Razorpay charges 2% + GST while PayU charges 2-3% (varies by country). However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both Razorpay and PayU together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Razorpay and PayU can complement each other.
How do Razorpay and PayU differ in their focus?
Razorpay is focused on Indian Startups, while PayU focuses on Global Emerging Markets. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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