TapPay

TapPay

Conversion optimization

VS

Alipay

Chinese Consumers

Alipay
Fees from
2.3-2.8% vs Custom
Features

0 shared

1 unique to TapPay · 2 unique to Alipay
Regions

1 shared

7 unique to Alipay
Pay methods

3 shared

4 unique to TapPay · 4 unique to Alipay
On fees

TapPay publishes 2.3-2.8% from. Alipay uses custom pricing, quoted on engagement. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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3 features · 11 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
TapPay TapPay
Alipay Alipay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.3-2.8%
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
3–5 business days
Next business day
Founded
2015
2004
Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Hangzhou, China
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Alipay leads (2 vs 1)
Enterprise Unique
—
✓
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Jcb
✓
✓
Line Pay Unique
✓
—
Mastercard
✓
✓
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Samsung Pay Unique
✓
—
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Alipay leads (8 vs 1)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania Unique
—
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

TapPay is best when you...

Conversion optimization
Need Startup Friendly
Not available with Alipay
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Alipay is best when you...

Chinese Consumers
Need Enterprise
Not available with TapPay
Need Instant Payout
Not available with TapPay
Want coverage in Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Southeast Asia
TapPay doesn't cover these regions
View Alipay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between TapPay and Alipay?
They share 3 payment methods and 1 region. TapPay adds Apple Pay, Google Pay, LINE Pay and 1 more that Alipay does not list; Alipay adds Alipay, Digital Wallet, QR Code and 1 more that TapPay does not list; Alipay also covers Africa, Europe and 5 more; only TapPay offers Startup Friendly.
Which is cheaper, TapPay or Alipay?
TapPay has published rates from 2.3-2.8%; Alipay 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 TapPay and Alipay?
TapPay lists 1 region and 7 payment methods; Alipay lists 8 and 7. both cover Asia. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do TapPay and Alipay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; TapPay settles in 3–5 business days, Alipay in Next business day.

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