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Tap Payments

Tap Payments

GCC Region Payments

VS

Branch

Earned wage access and instant payouts for hourly and gig workforces

Branch
Fees from
2.0%-2.75% per transaction vs Custom
Features

0 shared

2 unique to Tap Payments · 3 unique to Branch
Regions

0 shared

1 unique to Tap Payments · 1 unique to Branch
Pay methods

1 shared

5 unique to Tap Payments · 3 unique to Branch
On fees

Tap Payments publishes 2.0%-2.75% per transaction from. Branch uses custom pricing, quoted on engagement. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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5 features · 9 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Tap Payments Tap Payments
Branch Branch
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.0%-2.75% per transaction
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
Instant
Founded
2013
2015
Headquarters
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Branch leads (3 vs 2)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Tap Payments leads (6 vs 4)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Debit Card
✓
✓
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Knet Unique
✓
—
Mada Unique
✓
—
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Mobile Money Unique
✓
—
Regions
Middle East Unique
✓
—
North America Unique
—
✓

Tap Payments is best when you...

GCC Region Payments
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Branch
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Branch
Want coverage in Middle East
Branch doesn't cover this region
View Tap Payments

Branch is best when you...

Earned wage access and instant payouts for hourly and gig workforces
Need Enterprise
Not available with Tap Payments
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Tap Payments
Want coverage in North America
Tap Payments doesn't cover this region
View Branch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Tap Payments and Branch?
They share 1 payment method and 0 regions. Tap Payments adds Apple Pay, Credit Card, KNET and 2 more that Branch does not list; Branch adds ACH, Digital Wallet, Mastercard that Tap Payments does not list; Tap Payments also covers Middle East; Branch also covers North America.
Which is cheaper, Tap Payments or Branch?
Tap Payments has published rates from 2.0%-2.75% per transaction; Branch 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 Tap Payments and Branch?
Tap Payments lists 1 region and 6 payment methods; Branch lists 1 and 4. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Tap Payments and Branch compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Tap Payments settles in 2–3 business days, Branch in Instant.

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