Windcave

Windcave

NZ merchants

VS

Escrow.com

Online Escrow Services

Escrow.com
Fees from
1.75-2.5% vs 0.89% - 3.25% per transaction
Features

1 shared

Regions

2 shared

5 unique to Escrow.com
Pay methods

2 shared

7 unique to Windcave · 5 unique to Escrow.com
On payment methods

Windcave supports 9 payment methods, 2 more than Escrow.com. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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1 features · 14 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Windcave Windcave
Escrow.com Escrow.com
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1.75-2.5%
0.89% - 3.25% per transaction
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
1–3 business days
Founded
1993
1999
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
San Francisco, California, United States
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Enterprise
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Windcave leads (9 vs 7)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Amex Unique
✓
—
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Contactless Unique
✓
—
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Debit Card Unique
—
✓
Diners Unique
✓
—
Discover Unique
✓
—
Jcb Unique
✓
—
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Escrow.com leads (7 vs 2)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America Unique
—
✓
Oceania
✓
✓

Windcave is best when you...

NZ merchants
View Windcave

Escrow.com is best when you...

Online Escrow Services
Want coverage in Africa, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America
Windcave doesn't cover these regions
View Escrow.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Windcave and Escrow.com?
They share 2 payment methods and 2 regions. Windcave adds Amex, Contactless, Diners Club and 4 more that Escrow.com does not list; Escrow.com adds ACH, Bank Transfer, Credit Card and 2 more that Windcave does not list; Escrow.com also covers Africa, Europe and 3 more.
Which is cheaper, Windcave or Escrow.com?
Windcave has published rates from 1.75-2.5%; Escrow.com has published rates from 0.89% - 3.25% per transaction. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Windcave and Escrow.com?
Windcave lists 2 regions and 9 payment methods; Escrow.com lists 7 and 7. both cover Asia, Oceania. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Windcave and Escrow.com compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Windcave settles in 2–3 business days, Escrow.com in 1–3 business days.

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