Xero Payments

Xero Payments

Xero Accounting Payments

VS

Stripe

SaaS & Developers

Stripe
Fees from
1.5% - 2.9% per transaction vs 2.9% + $0.30
Features

1 shared

5 unique to Stripe
Regions

3 shared

4 unique to Stripe
Pay methods

4 shared

1 unique to Xero Payments · 16 unique to Stripe
On payment methods

Stripe supports 20 payment methods, 15 more than Xero Payments. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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6 features · 21 payment methods · 7 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Xero Payments Xero Payments
Stripe Stripe
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1.5% - 2.9% per transaction
2.9% + $0.30
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–3 business days
2–4 business days
Founded
2006
2010
Headquarters
Wellington, New Zealand
South San Francisco, California
Sandbox / Test Mode
Webhook Support
Features
Stripe leads (6 vs 1)
Crypto Support Unique
Enterprise Unique
Instant Payout Unique
Instant Sandbox Unique
Recurring Payments
Startup Friendly Unique
Payment Methods
Stripe leads (20 vs 5)
Ach Unique
Affirm Unique
Afterpay Unique
Amex Unique
Apple Pay
Bank Transfer Unique
Contactless Unique
Credit Card
Debit Card
Diners Unique
Direct Debit Unique
Discover Unique
Google Pay
Jcb Unique
Klarna Unique
Mastercard Unique
Paypal Unique
Sepa Unique
Stablecoin Unique
Unionpay Unique
Visa Unique
Regions
Stripe leads (7 vs 3)
Africa Unique
Asia Unique
Europe
Latin America Unique
Middle East Unique
North America
Oceania

Xero Payments is best when you...

Xero Accounting Payments
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Stripe is best when you...

SaaS & Developers
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Xero Payments
Need Enterprise
Not available with Xero Payments
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East
Xero Payments doesn't cover these regions
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Xero Payments and Stripe?
Xero Payments is best for Xero Accounting Payments, while Stripe is best for SaaS & Developers. Xero Payments charges 1.5% - 2.9% per transaction and Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30. They differ in supported features, regions, and payment methods.
Which is cheaper, Xero Payments or Stripe?
Xero Payments charges 1.5% - 2.9% per transaction while Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30. However, the best value depends on your transaction volume, business type, and required features.
Can I use both Xero Payments and Stripe together?
Yes, many businesses use multiple payment providers for redundancy, regional coverage, or to offer more payment methods. Xero Payments and Stripe can complement each other.
How do Xero Payments and Stripe differ in their focus?
Xero Payments is focused on Xero Accounting Payments, while Stripe focuses on SaaS & Developers. They serve different market segments with different strengths.

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