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Tap Payments

Tap Payments

GCC Region Payments

VS

Checkout.com

Global Performance

Checkout.com
Fees from
2.0%-2.75% per transaction vs 2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical)
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Tap Payments · 3 unique to Checkout.com
Regions

1 shared

7 unique to Checkout.com
Pay methods

3 shared

3 unique to Tap Payments · 32 unique to Checkout.com

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5 features · 38 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Tap Payments Tap Payments
Checkout.com Checkout.com
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.0%-2.75% per transaction
2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical)
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
1–3 business days
Founded
2013
2012
Headquarters
Kuwait City, Kuwait
London, United Kingdom
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Checkout.com leads (4 vs 2)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox
✓
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Checkout.com leads (35 vs 6)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bancontact Unique
—
✓
Cartes Bancaires Unique
—
✓
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Dana Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Diners Unique
—
✓
Discover Unique
—
✓
Eps Unique
—
✓
Gcash Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Kakaopay Unique
—
✓
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Knet
✓
✓
Mada
✓
✓
Maestro Unique
—
✓
Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Mb Way Unique
—
✓
Mobile Money Unique
✓
—
Mobile Wallet Unique
—
✓
Mobilepay Unique
—
✓
Multibanco Unique
—
✓
Paynow Unique
—
✓
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Przelewy24 Unique
—
✓
Sepa Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Sofort Unique
—
✓
Swish Unique
—
✓
Twint Unique
—
✓
Venmo Unique
—
✓
Vipps Unique
—
✓
Visa Unique
—
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
Checkout.com leads (8 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia Unique
—
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East
✓
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Tap Payments is best when you...

GCC Region Payments
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Checkout.com
View Tap Payments

Checkout.com is best when you...

Global Performance
Need Enterprise
Not available with Tap Payments
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Tap Payments
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, Oceania, Southeast Asia
Tap Payments doesn't cover these regions
View Checkout.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Tap Payments and Checkout.com?
They share 3 payment methods and 1 region. Tap Payments adds Credit Card, Debit Card, Mobile Money that Checkout.com does not list; Checkout.com adds ACH, Alipay, Amex and 29 more that Tap Payments does not list; Checkout.com also covers Africa, Asia and 5 more; only Tap Payments offers Startup Friendly.
Which is cheaper, Tap Payments or Checkout.com?
Tap Payments has published rates from 2.0%-2.75% per transaction; Checkout.com has published rates from 2.3-2.9% + $0.30 (typical). 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 Checkout.com?
Tap Payments lists 1 region and 6 payment methods; Checkout.com lists 8 and 35. both cover Middle East. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Tap Payments and Checkout.com compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Tap Payments settles in 2–3 business days, Checkout.com in 1–3 business days.

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