Stripe

Stripe

SaaS & Developers

VS

Mastercard Send

Real-Time Disbursements to Mastercards

Mastercard Send
Fees from
2.9% + $0.30 vs Per-transaction
Features

2 shared

4 unique to Stripe
Regions

5 shared

2 unique to Stripe
Pay methods

6 shared

14 unique to Stripe · 3 unique to Mastercard Send

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6 features · 23 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Stripe Stripe
Mastercard Send Mastercard Send
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.9% + $0.30
Per-transaction
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–4 business days
Instant
Founded
2010
2016
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Purchase, New York
Sandbox / Test Mode
Webhook Support
Features
Stripe leads (6 vs 2)
Crypto Support Unique
Enterprise
Instant Payout
Instant Sandbox Unique
Recurring Payments Unique
Startup Friendly Unique
Payment Methods
Stripe leads (20 vs 9)
Ach Unique
Affirm Unique
Afterpay Unique
Alipay Unique
Amex
Apple Pay
Bank Transfer
Contactless Unique
Credit Card Unique
Debit Card Unique
Diners Unique
Discover Unique
Google Pay
Jcb Unique
Klarna Unique
Mastercard
Paypal Unique
Samsung Pay Unique
Sepa Unique
Stablecoin Unique
Unionpay Unique
Visa
Wechat Pay Unique
Regions
Stripe leads (7 vs 5)
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America Unique
Middle East
North America
Oceania Unique

Stripe is best when you...

SaaS & Developers
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Mastercard Send
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Mastercard Send
Want coverage in Latin America, Oceania
Mastercard Send doesn't cover these regions
View Stripe

Mastercard Send is best when you...

Real-Time Disbursements to Mastercards
View Mastercard Send

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Stripe and Mastercard Send?
Stripe is best for SaaS & Developers, while Mastercard Send is best for Real-Time Disbursements to Mastercards. Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 and Mastercard Send charges Per-transaction. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Stripe or Mastercard Send?
Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 while Mastercard Send charges Per-transaction. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both Stripe and Mastercard Send together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Stripe and Mastercard Send can complement each other.
How do Stripe and Mastercard Send differ in their focus?
Stripe is focused on SaaS & Developers, while Mastercard Send focuses on Real-Time Disbursements to Mastercards. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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