Scalapay vs Zilch

Scalapay lets customers split purchases at participating online and physical stores into instalments, while the merchant receives the full amount immediately. Pay in 3 divides a purchase into three instalments without interest for the customer. Pay in 4 uses four instalments, though a customer fee may apply depending on the offer. Pay by Link also lets customers choose three or four instalments. Online shoppers can select Scalapay at checkout and pay with Visa, Mastercard, or Amex; its iOS and Android app can generate a barcode for in-store checkout. Merchants pay a commission on each order, with personalized fees disclosed after registration. Ready-made plugins cover platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, and Salesforce, and merchants can use integration guides and API documentation. Scalapay says it assumes the risk when customers fail to pay instalments and provides support from merchant onboarding through post-launch. The service was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. Its platforms include web, iOS, Android, and API access.

Zilch is a consumer payment app and card offering ways to pay, Rewards and credit. Customers can pay immediately, spread payments over six weeks or pay over three months, subject to eligibility and fees; listed repayment terms also include six and 12 months. Zilch advertises credit from £50 to £4,500, subject to status. Its app works wherever Mastercard is accepted, and customers can add it to Apple Pay or Google Pay. Rewards can be earned on Pay now purchases and used toward purchases. Standard is free, offers up to 5% Rewards in-app and has a £4.99 card fee. Extra costs £2.99 per month and includes a physical card; Plus costs £4.99 per month, includes a physical card and lists different Rewards rates by purchase type. Eligible Extra or Plus customers may borrow up to £100 through Advance for a £3 processing fee; eligibility requires connecting a bank account. Zilch is available on Android, iOS and web. It says credit is for UK residents aged 18 or over and subject to status.