Stripe Connect vs Worldpay for Platforms

Stripe Connect embeds payments in software platforms and marketplaces and coordinates money movement among multiple parties. Platforms can choose Stripe-hosted, embedded, or custom onboarding, including identity verification and networked onboarding for existing Stripe users. Connect supports payments in 135+ currencies and 40+ payment methods across online, mobile, subscription, invoicing, and point-of-sale flows. Platforms can split payments, route funds across borders, control payout timing, and offer instant payouts. Prebuilt connected-account dashboards include controls for payments, payouts, settings, notifications, and payment methods. Risk and compliance features include KYC and AML checks, sanctions screening, MATCH list checks, and fraud management. Connect can automatically generate US 1099 forms; e-filing and delivery fees vary by pricing model. Its listed security features include PCI DSS Level 1 certification and PSD2 Strong Customer Authentication compliance. Pricing may involve no platform fees when Stripe handles user pricing, or $2 per monthly active account plus 0.25% + 25¢ per payout sent; other usage fees may apply.

Worldpay for Platforms provides embedded payment and financial technology for software platforms through web and API offerings. Its three models are Integrated Payments, PayFac-as-a-Service Pro, and PayFac Developer. Integrated Payments lets a platform refer customers while Global Payments handles onboarding, underwriting, risk, compliance, and servicing. PayFac-as-a-Service Pro supplies pre-built infrastructure for a white-labeled payments experience, with Global Payments supporting underwriting and compliance. PayFac Developer gives the platform control over onboarding and merchant support, plus configurable underwriting and risk models. Listed capabilities include global payment acceptance, flexible payouts, split payments, advanced KYC/AML tools, and full account management. PayFac Developer also includes fraud, risk, and compliance tools, reporting, analytics, and direct data access. APIs are offered for Referral Payments, PayFac-as-a-Service, and PayFac Developer. SaferPayments adds PCI support, quarterly external vulnerability scanning, compliance reminders, breach support, and 24/7 merchant support. Pricing is paid and available on request.