Apple Pay AlternativesPayment Processing Services and other similar apps like Apple Pay

Apple Pay is described as 'Lets you make purchases securely in stores, in apps, and on the web using Safari . Pay with just a touch, in person or online, with debit and credit cards. Your purchases are safe and private, card details never shared by Apple' and is a payment processing service in the business & commerce category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Apple Pay, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best Apple Pay alternative is PayPal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try PayPal or GNU Taler. Other great sites and apps similar to Apple Pay are MobilePay, DASH, Apple Wallet and Curve.

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  1. PayPal icon
     365 likes

    Offering safe, convenient online payments worldwide, with buyer and seller protection, integration with over 200 countries’ banks, and optional features like PayPal Credit, PayPal is a trusted choice for personal and business use, providing flexible, secure payment options.

    161 PayPal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. GNU Taler icon
     24 likes

    GNU Taler is a privacy-preserving payment system. Customers can stay anonymous, but merchants can not hide their income through payments with GNU Taler. This helps to avoid tax evasion and money laundering.

    123 GNU Taler alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Privacy.com icon
     30 likes

    Make a unique debit card number for every single purchase online with just 1 click. Never worry again about credit card breaches, shady merchants, or sneaky subscription billing.

    13 Privacy.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
  4. MobilePay icon
     1 like

    MobilePay is a mobile payment application. The service allows payments by means of a smartphone application and was first introduced in 2013 by Danske Bank.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
     
  5. DASH icon
     20 likes

    DASH is an open source peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that uses a system called Darksend to add privacy to transactions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. Curve icon
     8 likes

    Set up an account in minutes, then securely add all your Visa and Mastercard debit & credit cards to your Curve Card app and use any of your bank accounts with just one Curve Mastercard. No top-up needed!

    20 Curve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  7. Airwallex icon
     Like

    Enables businesses worldwide to send and receive funds across borders, hold 20+ currencies, access multi-currency accounts and wallets, issue virtual or physical expense cards, automate payments, and use local payment networks with low transparent fees.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Meta Pay icon
     2 likes

    Meta Pay is an easy, secure way to pay on the apps you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Facebook Messenger
    • iPhone
    • Android
     
  9. Bitcoin Cash icon
     28 likes

    Bitcoin Cash is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. It's a permissionless, decentralized cryptocurrency that requires no trusted third parties and no central bank.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Klarna icon
     2 likes

    SHOP NOW. PAY LATER. When you shop in the Klarna app, you can split the cost of your purchase from any online store into 4 smaller, interest-free payments. And it works just as easily in-store, with Apple Pay. So you can get what you love today and pay later.

    NEW DEALS EVERY DAY.

    8 Klarna alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
     
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