Embed vs Worldpay for Platforms

Embed provides payment infrastructure for software platforms through one integration covering ecommerce, point-of-sale, and subscription payments. Platforms can configure tiered, blended, or cost-plus pricing by customer segment. Balance accounts, flexible rules, and APIs support moving funds among multiple parties and scheduling or requesting payouts. Embed also offers domestic virtual IBANs across Europe, safeguarded by tier-one banks. Documented payment methods include cards, open banking, SEPA, SEPA Direct Debit, iDEAL, and Vipps. Integration guides cover payment components, links, in-person payments, recurring payments, and balance accounts. A functional sandbox supports integration and payment tests, test-merchant onboarding, credential management, and reconciliation-report downloads. The service provides reports for finance and accounting and support through integration, verification, onboarding, and operations. Embed states PCI-DSS compliance and describes regulatory coverage through Embed B.V. and Embed Pay Ltd. It is paid, has no free plan, and lists a pay-as-you-go option with no monthly fees; transaction pricing is €0.15 gateway fee plus IC+ + 0.50% for cards.

Worldpay for Platforms provides embedded payment and financial technology for software platforms through web and API offerings. Its three models are Integrated Payments, PayFac-as-a-Service Pro, and PayFac Developer. Integrated Payments lets a platform refer customers while Global Payments handles onboarding, underwriting, risk, compliance, and servicing. PayFac-as-a-Service Pro supplies pre-built infrastructure for a white-labeled payments experience, with Global Payments supporting underwriting and compliance. PayFac Developer gives the platform control over onboarding and merchant support, plus configurable underwriting and risk models. Listed capabilities include global payment acceptance, flexible payouts, split payments, advanced KYC/AML tools, and full account management. PayFac Developer also includes fraud, risk, and compliance tools, reporting, analytics, and direct data access. APIs are offered for Referral Payments, PayFac-as-a-Service, and PayFac Developer. SaferPayments adds PCI support, quarterly external vulnerability scanning, compliance reminders, breach support, and 24/7 merchant support. Pricing is paid and available on request.