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Head-to-head · Cross-Border Payment Platforms

Adyen vs Airwallex Payments

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Adyen #1 in Cross-Border Payment Platforms 9.0/10 From $0.13 ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Adyen
Airwallex Payments #2 in Cross-Border Payment Platforms 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Airwallex

Adyen leads on 0 checks, Airwallex Payments on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdyen · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Airwallex Payments

Adyen scores higher on our rubric for cross-border payment platforms: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Airwallex Payments offers free plan; Adyen doesn't.

Adyen is the better fit for global enterprises needing broad payment coverage. Airwallex Payments is the better fit for businesses wanting a free entry plan.

  • Adyen fits best

    Global enterprises needing broad payment coverage

  • Airwallex Payments fits best

    Businesses wanting a free entry plan

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Side by side

Feature Adyen 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Airwallex Payments 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.2
Ranking #1 in Cross-Border Payment Platforms #2 in Cross-Border Payment Platforms
Best for Global enterprises needing broad payment coverage Businesses wanting a free entry plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 13 integrations 10 integrations
Features Adyen 0/1 · Airwallex Payments 0/1
Local settlement Not published Not published
Specs
Local payment methods ACH Direct Debit, Afterpay, Alipay, American Express, Apple Pay, Bancontact, Blik, Carte Bancaire, China UnionPay, Clearpay, Diners, Discover, eftpos Australia, Girocard, Google Pay, iDEAL, JCB, Klarna, Maestro, Mastercard, MB Way, MobilePay, Multibanco, online banking, open banking, PayPal, PayTo, Trustly, TWINT, Vipps, Visa, WeChat Pay Cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, buy-now-pay-later, direct debit, online banking, and cash methods
Supported currencies 136 currencies Not published
FX handling Not published Not published
Payout speed Not published Not published
Merchant coverage Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 136 currencies and extensive local payment methods
  • Covers recurring payments, marketplaces, split payments, and payouts
  • Offers web, mobile, API, SDK, webhook, and plugin integrations
  • Explore includes global cards and local payment methods at no monthly plan cost
  • Supports hosted or embedded checkout, payment links, subscriptions, and POS
  • Integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Xero, NetSuite, and more
Cons
  • No free plan or monthly subscription option
  • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume
  • Payout coverage is listed for 36 countries
  • Payment acceptance fees apply in addition to monthly plan fees
  • Payment-method availability varies by merchant region and entity location
  • Advanced approvals and automation require the paid Grow plan
Our verdict

Adyen is payment infrastructure for businesses accepting online and in-person payments. It supports card, wallet, and local payment processing across websites and mobile apps, with mobile integrations for iOS and Android. The platform also…

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Airwallex Payments is a cross-border payment platform for e-commerce businesses, subscription companies, marketplaces, platforms, and other businesses that need online or in-person payment acceptance across markets. It supports cards,…

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  1. AdyenCross-Border Payment Platforms 9.0From $0.13
  2. Airwallex PaymentsCross-Border Payment Platforms 8.2Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Adyen — where it wins

    • Supports 136 currencies and extensive local payment methods
    • Covers recurring payments, marketplaces, split payments, and payouts
    • Offers web, mobile, API, SDK, webhook, and plugin integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan or monthly subscription option
    • Payment-method fees vary by region, method, and transaction volume
    • Payout coverage is listed for 36 countries

  • Airwallex Payments — where it wins

    • Explore includes global cards and local payment methods at no monthly plan cost
    • Supports hosted or embedded checkout, payment links, subscriptions, and POS
    • Integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Xero, NetSuite, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Payment acceptance fees apply in addition to monthly plan fees
    • Payment-method availability varies by merchant region and entity location
    • Advanced approvals and automation require the paid Grow plan
  • Adyen9.0/10 · From $0.13

    Broad global payment coverage for enterprises with complex payment flows.

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  • Airwallex Payments8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $12/user/mo

    A free-entry payment platform with global methods, recurring billing, POS, and multi-currency settlement.

    Visit AirwallexFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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