Paysafe
Payment Processor
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TL;DR
Paysafe offers a broad suite of payment services including merchant acquiring, card and digital wallet processing, payment gateway solutions, alternative payment options (including PaysafeCard and Paysafecash), fraud management, real-time analytics, and tools for industries such as entertainment, iGaming, retail, and travel. The platform supports global operations with support for 260+ payment types and 48 currencies, making it versatile for international merchants seeking multiple payment options.
Paysafe has a deep feature set, global reach, and strong brand recognition. Its digital wallet brands (Skrill, NETELLER) and alternative payment integrations are assets for merchants in specialized verticals. Its long history and significant transaction volume underscore industry presence.
Public reviews point to customer service, account holds, complex fee structures, and support responsiveness as pain points for many users. Pricing transparency and ease of cancellation are often cited as challenges as well.
About
Paysafe is a global payments technology platform that provides merchants and consumers with payment processing, digital wallet services, alternative payment methods, and secure transaction infrastructure.
Products & Services
No products or services information available.
Platform Ratings
Aggregated Trust Score
Based on 2,164 reviews across 2 rating platforms
1.1
out of 5
Overall Rating
Better Business Bureau
1,080 reviews
Trustpilot
1,084 reviews
Processing Rates
Online Transactions
Card-not-present, e-commerce, and online payments
Reviews mention a range from 1.00% - 4.99%
Per transaction
In-Person Transactions
Card-present retail and point-of-sale transactions
Reviews mention a range from 1.00% - 4.99%
Per transaction
Keyed Transactions
Manually entered card-not-present transactions
Vary by merchant
Per transaction
International Transactions
Cross-border and foreign currency transactions
Not publicly disclosed
Per transaction
Fees
Monthly Fee
Not publicly disclosed
Recurring monthly account fee
Setup Fee
Not publicly disclosed
One-time account setup and onboarding fee
PCI Compliance Fee
Not publicly disclosed
Annual PCI DSS compliance and security fee
Statement Fee
Not publicly disclosed
Monthly account statement and reporting fee
Chargeback Fee
Depends on contract terms (reported as $25 - $30)
Per-incident chargeback dispute fee
Early Termination Fee
Reviews claim $495 or more
Fee for canceling before contract end
Payouts
Standard Payout Time
Not publicly disclosed
Regular deposit schedule to your bank account
Expedited Payout Time
Not publicly disclosed
Faster deposit option (may have additional fees)
Minimum Payout Amount
Not publicly disclosed (varies by merchant account agreement)
Minimum balance required before payout
Contract Terms
Contract Length
Required commitment period
1 - 3 years
Cancellation Process
How to terminate your account
Contract specific
Security & Compliance
PCI Compliance
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance level
PCI Compliant
Fraud Prevention
Fraud detection and prevention tools
Supported
Data Encryption
Encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
Standard Encryption
Tokenization
Supported
Replace sensitive card data with secure tokens
Accepted Payment Types
Credit & Debit Cards
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover (where supported)
Digital Wallets
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Bank Transfers
Bank transfers
Alternative Payment Methods
Local Alternative Payment Methods (APMs)
Integrations
E-commerce Platforms
Compatible shopping cart and online store platforms
WoocommerceBigCommercePrestaShop
3 integrations available
Other Integrations
Additional third-party integrations and tools
Custom integrations using APIs and SDKs
1 integration available
Special Features
Virtual Terminal
Accept payments manually via web interface
Supported
Multi-Currency Support
Accept and process multiple currencies
Supported
Employee Reviews & Sales Practices
Reviewer Notes
Employee sentiment platforms identify mixed feedback on culture and growth but specifics aren’t available without third-party login
Support & Contact
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