MobilePay vs Paystack

MobilePay is a free Android and iOS app for sending and requesting money, splitting expenses, paying businesses, and collecting shared funds. Transfers can use a recipient’s phone number or QR code and are described as immediate. Groups can divide expenses, while a Box keeps shared collections separate from personal funds. After two people exchange money for the first time, the app creates a chat summarizing transfers, requests, and messages. Users can pay businesses online and in stores. The Get paid service lets merchants accept MobilePay, Visa, and Mastercard payments on a phone, send payment links, and invoice customers without extra equipment or a separate app. New-device login requires MitID and an SMS code. Each payment or transfer needs a code or Face ID confirmation. MobilePay operates on one device at a time and lets users block contacts. Private business payments have no charge, but some fees apply; Get paid bills 0.99% of transaction value and has no monthly subscription price.

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.