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Tap Payments

Tap Payments

GCC Region Payments

VS

PayTabs

Middle Eastern Payments

PayTabs
Fees from
2.0%-2.75% per transaction vs 2.5%-3.5% per transaction
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Tap Payments
Regions

1 shared

1 unique to PayTabs
Pay methods

5 shared

1 unique to Tap Payments · 1 unique to PayTabs

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2 features · 7 payment methods · 2 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Tap Payments Tap Payments
PayTabs PayTabs
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.0%-2.75% per transaction
2.5%-3.5% per transaction
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
2–3 business days
Founded
2013
2014
Headquarters
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Tap Payments leads (2 vs 1)
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Startup Friendly
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Credit Card
✓
✓
Debit Card
✓
✓
Knet
✓
✓
Mada
✓
✓
Mobile Money Unique
✓
—
Mobile Wallet Unique
—
✓
Regions
PayTabs leads (2 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Middle East
✓
✓

Tap Payments is best when you...

GCC Region Payments
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with PayTabs
View Tap Payments

PayTabs is best when you...

Middle Eastern Payments
Want coverage in Africa
Tap Payments doesn't cover this region
View PayTabs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Tap Payments and PayTabs?
They share 5 payment methods and 1 region. Tap Payments adds Mobile Money that PayTabs does not list; PayTabs adds Mobile Wallet that Tap Payments does not list; PayTabs also covers Africa; only Tap Payments offers Instant Sandbox.
Which is cheaper, Tap Payments or PayTabs?
Tap Payments has published rates from 2.0%-2.75% per transaction; PayTabs has published rates from 2.5%-3.5% per transaction. 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 PayTabs?
Tap Payments lists 1 region and 6 payment methods; PayTabs lists 2 and 6. 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 PayTabs compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Tap Payments settles in 2–3 business days, PayTabs in 2–3 business days.

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