Global Payments vs Paystack
Global Payments
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| Figure | Global Payments | Paystack |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | 1 NGN/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Spec score · Payment Processing Software | 8.3 (#17) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Spec score · Payment Gateways | 8.2 (#17) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Integrations | Listed third-party integrations include PrestaShop, Drupal Commerce, CS-Cart, Ecwid and WooCommerce. | Paystack advertises more than 50 integrations spanning ecommerce, accounting, invoicing and CRM platforms. |
| Payment methods | Supported options include major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay and WeChat Pay. | Supported payment channels listed include cards, bank accounts, bank transfers, USSD, POS, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa QR, and mobile money. |
| Recurring payments | The online payments offering supports subscriptions and automated billing for repeat customers. | Its APIs let businesses collect one-time and recurring payments from an app or website. |
| SDKs | Listed SDK and client library languages and platforms include Java, PHP, .NET, JavaScript, Android, and iOS. | Official developer tools include InlineJS plus Android, iOS, Flutter, Node and Python libraries. |
| Security | The online payment page describes PCI-compliant solutions, end-to-end encryption, card tokenization and fraud prevention features. | Paystack states it is PCI DSS Level 1 certified and ISO 27001:2022 certified. |
| Support | The developer support page lists integration support, sales support, POS terminal support and integration validation for moving from sandbox to production. | Paystack says its Customer Success team is available around the clock. |
| What it does | Global Payments provides online and in-person payment processing, including payment gateway and merchant services. | Paystack is a payment service provider for African businesses supporting online and in-person payments. |
Plans
Paystack
- AccountFree
- Paystack transaction pricing (Nigeria)Free
- Dedicated virtual accounts1 NGN a month
- Nigeria local transactions1.51 NGN a month
- Nigeria international transactions3.91 NGN a month
- Nigeria transfers up to NGN 5,00010 NGN a month
- Nigeria transfers NGN 5,001–50,00025 NGN a month
- Nigeria transfers above NGN 50,00050 NGN a month
- Test SmartPeak P1000 terminal85,000 NGN, paid once
- Live SmartPeak P1000 terminal100,000 NGN, paid once
In their own words
Global Payments
Global Payments has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Paystack
Paystack helps businesses in Africa accept online and in-person payments from customers around the world. Listed channels include cards, bank accounts and transfers, USSD, POS, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa QR, and mobile money. Its APIs support one-time and recurring payments through an app or website, instant transfers, and customer identity verification. The dashboard provides reporting, alerts, exports, transaction reports, customer search, and purchase insights. Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Shopify, Chargebee, Zapier, Wix, and Xero; developer materials include an API and SDKs for Android, iOS, and Flutter. Paystack says its automated and manual fraud systems help protect against fraudulent transactions and related chargeback claims. It states that it is PCI DSS Level 1, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 27701 certified. The pricing page lists no subscription, integration, or maintenance fee, but transaction fees apply. In Nigeria, local transactions cost 1.5% plus NGN 100; that NGN 100 is waived under NGN 2,500, with local fees capped at NGN 2,000. Automatic settlement is free and generally reaches the merchant's bank account the next working day.