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Emerging-market payments across more than 50 markets and local methods.

No reviews yetFounded 2002Hoofddorp, NetherlandsListing updated
Starting rate
2% to 3% (by market)
Monthly fee
Varies
Payout
Varies
Contract
Annual
PCI level
Level 1
Regions
IN, EU +1

Overview

PayU focuses on emerging markets across Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa, with deep local payment method coverage and underwriting for higher-risk sectors.

Best for

Emerging markets
Cross-border
High-risk

Regions

IN
EU
Global

Industries

Retail
Travel
Gaming

Pros

  • Deep local method coverage in emerging markets
  • Supports higher-risk industries
  • Single integration for many markets

Cons

  • Pricing is quote-based and opaque
  • Onboarding can be slower

Pricing

Pricing at a glance

Custom pricing by market and risk profile. Local methods supported widely.

Pricing model
Custom quote, Flat rate
Contract
Annual
Free trial
No
Monthly minimum
N/A

Fee breakdown

Online card rate2% to 3% (by market)
International surchargeVaries by market
Monthly feeVaries
Refund policyVaries by market

Listing updated How we keep listings current

Features

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • UPI
  • Netbanking
  • Wallets
  • BNPL

Integrations & deployment

  • API
  • Hosted checkout
  • Drop-in UI
  • Mobile SDK
  • Payment links

Capabilities

  • Multi-currency
  • Fraud protection
  • 3D Secure
  • Chargeback protection

At a glance

Currencies
Local currencies across 50+ markets
Payout
Varies
PCI level
Level 1
High-risk friendly
Yes

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