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 Airwallex.

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  1. PayPal icon

    PayPal

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    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.

    156 PayPal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • PayPal is the most popular Web-based, Android & iPhone alternative to Apple Pay.

    • PayPal is the most popular free alternative to Apple Pay.

    • PayPal is Free Personal and ProprietaryApple Pay is Free and Proprietary
    • PayPal is Security-focusedApple Pay is not according to our users
  2. GNU Taler icon

    GNU Taler

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • F-Droid
     

    • GNU Taler is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Apple Pay.

    • GNU Taler is the most popular Open Source alternative to Apple Pay.

    • GNU Taler is Free and Open SourceApple Pay is Free and Proprietary
    • GNU Taler is Privacy focused and Security-focusedApple Pay is not according to our users
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    Privacy.com

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    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
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    • Privacy.com is the most popular iPad alternative to Apple Pay.

    • Privacy.com is Free Personal and ProprietaryApple Pay is Free and Proprietary
    • Privacy.com is Privacy focusedApple Pay is not according to our users
  5. MobilePay icon

    MobilePay

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    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
     
  6. DASH icon

    DASH

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     

    • DASH is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Apple Pay.

    • DASH is Free and Open SourceApple Pay is Free and Proprietary
  9. Airwallex icon

    Airwallex

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    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.

    51 Airwallex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Airwallex is the most popular SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Apple Pay.

    • Airwallex is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Pay is Free and Proprietary
  10. Meta Pay icon

    Meta Pay

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    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
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  11. Curve icon

    Curve

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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Bitcoin Cash icon

    Bitcoin Cash

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Payoneer

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    Founded in 2005 and based in New York, Payoneer is venture-backed, profitable and ranked in the top 100 of Inc. 5000’s Financial Services companies.

    132 Payoneer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Payoneer is the most popular commercial alternative to Apple Pay.

    • Payoneer is Paid and ProprietaryApple Pay is Free and Proprietary
  14. Klarna icon

    Klarna

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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