Realex Payments

Realex Payments

Irish e-commerce

VS

Bolt

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Bolt
Fees from
Custom vs Custom
Features

1 shared

Regions

1 shared

1 unique to Bolt
Pay methods

6 shared

3 unique to Realex Payments · 6 unique to Bolt
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1 features · 15 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Realex Payments Realex Payments
Bolt Bolt
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
2–3 business days
Founded
2000
2014
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
San Francisco, California
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Enterprise
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Bolt leads (12 vs 9)
Affirm Unique
—
✓
Afterpay Unique
—
✓
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Diners Unique
✓
—
Discover
✓
✓
Google Pay
✓
✓
Jcb Unique
✓
—
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Bolt leads (2 vs 1)
Europe
✓
✓
North America Unique
—
✓

Realex Payments is best when you...

Irish e-commerce
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Bolt is best when you...

One-Click Checkout
Want coverage in North America
Realex Payments doesn't cover this region
View Bolt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Realex Payments and Bolt?
They share 6 payment methods and 1 region. Realex Payments adds Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay that Bolt does not list; Bolt adds Affirm, Afterpay, Credit Card and 3 more that Realex Payments does not list; Bolt also covers North America.
Which is cheaper, Realex Payments or Bolt?
Neither publishes a rate card — both quote on engagement, so the cheaper option depends on the volume you bring to the negotiation.
Where can I use Realex Payments and Bolt?
Realex Payments lists 1 region and 9 payment methods; Bolt lists 2 and 12. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Realex Payments and Bolt compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Realex Payments settles in 2–3 business days, Bolt in 2–3 business days.

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