PayJunction ACH Payment Processing vs Stripe ACH Direct Debit

PayJunction ACH Payment Processing stores and processes bank-to-bank ACH transfers, including recurring payments. Merchants can use it for one-time payments or recurring account recharges, while the system can flag rejected transactions, update outdated information and export failed-payment lists for follow-up. Customers can authorize an ACH payment and sign a digital receipt on a desktop or smartphone; signed authorization forms are stored for at least two years. PayJunction says merchants can receive next-day ACH funds and process ACH as often as needed without a monthly fee. The service includes API access, webhooks, browser-based integration and a Zapier connection to over 7,000 apps. Its API supports ACH electronic-check transactions and requires TLS 1.2. PayJunction describes encryption and PCI compliance. Access is listed through API, extension, iOS and web. Standard and Surcharge each cost $0.75 a month billed month-to-month, with transaction rates listed separately. There is no free plan.

Stripe ACH Direct Debit lets businesses collect reusable payments from customers’ US bank accounts through Stripe’s API and web checkout tools. It is described as suitable for large or recurring transactions. Customers must be in the US, transactions use USD, and the minimum is 0.50 USD. Standard settlement is $0.80 transaction, capped at 5.00 USD, with settlement four business days after payment creation. Faster settlement costs $1.20 for eligible US users and settles in two business days. Confirmation can take up to four business days. Bank details can be verified through Financial Connections or hosted microdeposits. Checkout, Payment Links, embedded forms, and Payment Element are supported; Express Checkout Element and in-app payments are not. Payments require a mandate, can fail or be disputed, and ACH disputes are final. Full refunds are supported within 180 days; partial refunds are not.