Google Pay vs NOWPayments

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.

NOWPayments lets businesses accept cryptocurrency payments on websites, online stores, and social media accounts. Its homepage says the gateway supports 350+ crypto coins and 75+ fiat coins. Payment options include invoices, subscriptions, buttons, donations, point of sale, widgets, plugins, and a white-label option. The API supports instant payment notifications and allows one order to be paid with multiple cryptocurrencies. Named ecommerce integrations include WooCommerce, WHMCS, Magento 2, OpenCart, Zen Cart, PrestaShop, and Ecwid. NOWPayments describes its service as non-custodial and says it does not hold or store customer funds. Received crypto can be converted automatically into a chosen cryptocurrency using ChangeNOW. Account security controls include two-factor authentication, role-based access, and withdrawal whitelisting. The company presents the service for businesses including ecommerce, gaming, SaaS, marketplaces, charities, payroll, and travel. It advertises 24/7 support. NOWPayments was founded in 2019 by the team behind ChangeNOW and identifies FD Transfers LLC as its operator. The listed standard payment processing plan is free; blockchain network fees are excluded, and enterprise pricing is available on request.