Blockonomics vs Google Pay

Blockonomics is a decentralized crypto payment gateway for merchants, alongside a blockchain explorer and self-custodial payment tools. It supports Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and USDT on ERC-20. For BTC and BCH, a wallet xPub generates a distinct payment address for each transaction; USDT is sent to the merchant’s supplied ERC-20 wallet address. Blockonomics says customer payments go straight to the merchant’s wallet and that it does not hold the funds. Merchants can connect through listed integrations including WHMCS, WordPress, PrestaShop, Telegram Shop Bot, and Invoice Ninja. The maker says some users can install plugins without coding, while custom integrations can use the REST API. API functions include address lookup, wallet and store management, payment tracking, payment buttons, and hosted checkout. The platform supports more than 150 fiat currencies and recurring payments. Accounts are free to create and do not require identity verification. The Merchants plan is free for the first 10 payments, then 1% on all payments; Bitcoin Address Lookup is also listed at free.

Google Pay lets customers pay online or in apps using payment methods saved to their Google Account. On Chrome and Android, Autofill can enter saved card details at checkout, while the Buy with Google Pay button lets shoppers choose a payment method and shipping address. Android users can tap at store card readers and transit gates or stations, using saved cards, tickets, and other items. Google Wallet can hold credit, debit, loyalty, and travel cards for Google Pay use. Eligible cards may use virtual card numbers to conceal actual card details from merchants during online purchases. At checkout, users may also choose providers such as Affirm, Klarna, or Zip, subject to eligibility. Businesses can add Google Pay API checkout to an app or website, and Google says it charges no additional fee to accept Google Pay, though payment provider processing fees still apply. Google describes payment data as end-to-end encrypted and says it will not sell personal information or transaction history. Google Pay is free, but feature availability depends on region and device; contactless payments require an Android phone with NFC.