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Xsolla

Xsolla

Game Monetization

VS

CatalystPay

High-risk merchant processing

CatalystPay
Fees from
Custom vs Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3
Features

4 shared

1 unique to Xsolla · 5 unique to CatalystPay
Regions

4 shared

4 unique to Xsolla · 1 unique to CatalystPay
Pay methods

6 shared

11 unique to Xsolla · 6 unique to CatalystPay
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10 features · 23 payment methods · 9 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Xsolla Xsolla
CatalystPay CatalystPay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3
Settlement
Time to receive funds
30 business days
5–7 business days
Founded
2005
2019
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Belfast, United Kingdom
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
CatalystPay leads (9 vs 5)
Crypto Support
✓
✓
Enterprise
✓
✓
High Risk Accepted
✓
✓
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Mobile Payments Unique
—
✓
Multi Currency Unique
—
✓
Recurring Billing Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Virtual Items Unique
✓
—
Virtual Terminal Unique
—
✓
Payment Methods
Xsolla leads (17 vs 12)
Alipay Unique
✓
—
Amex Unique
✓
—
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Bitcoin Unique
—
✓
Carrier Billing Unique
✓
—
Cartes Bancaires Unique
—
✓
Credit Card
✓
✓
Crypto Unique
✓
—
Debit Card
✓
✓
Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Discover Unique
✓
—
Gift Card Unique
✓
—
Google Pay
✓
✓
Lightning Network Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Money Unique
✓
—
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
✓
—
Sepa Direct Debit Unique
—
✓
Unionpay Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
✓
—
Regions
Xsolla leads (8 vs 5)
Africa Unique
✓
—
Asia Unique
✓
—
Europe
✓
✓
Global Unique
—
✓
Latin America Unique
✓
—
Middle East
✓
✓
North America
✓
✓
Oceania Unique
✓
—
Southeast Asia
✓
✓

Xsolla is best when you...

Game Monetization
Need Virtual Items
Not available with CatalystPay
Want coverage in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Oceania
CatalystPay doesn't cover these regions
View Xsolla

CatalystPay is best when you...

High-risk merchant processing
Need Low Fees
Not available with Xsolla
Need Mobile Payments
Not available with Xsolla
Want coverage in Global
Xsolla doesn't cover this region
View CatalystPay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Xsolla and CatalystPay?
They share 6 payment methods and 4 regions. Xsolla adds Alipay, Amex, Bank Transfer and 8 more that CatalystPay does not list; CatalystPay adds Bitcoin, Cartes Bancaires, Direct Debit and 3 more that Xsolla does not list; Xsolla also covers Africa, Asia and 2 more; CatalystPay also covers Global.
Which is cheaper, Xsolla or CatalystPay?
Xsolla has custom pricing quoted on engagement; CatalystPay has published rates from Interchange + 1%–2% + €0.3. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Xsolla and CatalystPay?
Xsolla lists 8 regions and 17 payment methods; CatalystPay lists 5 and 12. both cover Europe, Middle East, North America and 1 more. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Xsolla and CatalystPay compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Xsolla settles in 30 business days, CatalystPay in 5–7 business days.

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