Paysafe
What it is
Paysafe is a payments platform for businesses and consumers, with card payments, digital wallets, eCash and local payment methods. Its REST-based Payments API connects multiple payment types through one endpoint and returns JSON-encoded responses. Supported methods include cards, bank transfers, cash, crypto, direct debit, vouchers and wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Neteller and Skrill. Paysafe Checkout can be embedded in a website and customized, with payment details transmitted to Paysafe for processing. The company offers Shopify checkout integrations and documents an official WooCommerce integration. Shopify checkout methods include cards, Skrill, Neteller, PaysafeCard, PaysafeCash, ACH and EFT. Paysafe identifies iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, online trading, retail, travel and hospitality as focus sectors, and says its platform supports more than 260 payment types and 48 currencies. Its Shopify checkout page describes built-in fraud protection and 3D Secure capability. Paysafe reported PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification across all payment card products, with audit controls under PCI, SOC-2 and ISAE3402 frameworks. Pricing is available on request. For US and Canadian Shopify Standard plans, the listed transaction fee is 2.75% + $0.35, with zero setup and monthly fees.
For and against
For
- Connects multiple payment methods through one API endpoint
- Checkout can be embedded and customized
- Offers Shopify and WooCommerce integrations
- Supports more than 260 payment types and 48 currencies
Against
- Pricing is available on request
- Shopify Standard transaction fee is 2.75% + $0.35
The verdict
Paysafe offers API and checkout options across a broad set of payment methods, with platform integrations for Shopify and WooCommerce. Businesses should request pricing; Shopify merchants in the US and Canada have a listed transaction fee of 2.75% + $0.35 on Standard plans.
Who it suits
Paysafe suits businesses seeking to accept multiple payment types through an API or website checkout. Its listed focus sectors include gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality.
Plans and prices
Bespoke
Enterprise · high transaction volumes
Read 5 Oct 2026 · paysafe.com
Standard (US/CAD)
Shopify merchants · transaction fee applies
Read 5 Oct 2026 · paysafe.com
On the record
- Checkout
- Paysafe Checkout can be embedded in a website and customized, while securely transmitting payment details to Paysafe for processing.developer.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Fraud tools
- The Shopify checkout page states that its payment solutions include built-in fraud protection and 3D Secure capability.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Notable Shopify pricing
- For US and Canadian Shopify Standard plans, the page lists a 2.75% + $0.35 transaction fee and zero setup and monthly fees.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Payment methods
- Its Payments API supports cards, bank transfers, cash, crypto, direct debit, vouchers and wallets including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Neteller and Skrill.developer.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Scale
- Paysafe says its platform supports more than 260 payment types and 48 currencies.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- Paysafe reported PCI DSS 4.0.1 certification across all payment card products and audit controls under PCI, SOC-2 and ISAE3402 frameworks.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Shopify integration
- Paysafe offers Shopify checkout integrations, and its Checkout supports cards, Skrill, Neteller, PaysafeCard, PaysafeCash, ACH and EFT.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Single API
- The REST-based Payments API provides a single endpoint integration for multiple payment methods and JSON encoded responses.developer.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Merchant support directs customers to platform-specific contact details and a help center for account and technical issues.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Target industries
- Paysafe identifies iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, online trading, retail, travel and hospitality as focus sectors.ir.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Paysafe is a global payments platform offering card payments, digital wallets, eCash and local payment methods to businesses and consumers.ir.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- WooCommerce integration
- Paysafe documents an official WooCommerce integration and notes support for Google Pay, ACH, EFT and PayPal in its changelog.developer.paysafe.com · read 5 Oct 2026
