Payment gateways for Singapore.
PayNow is the instant transfer rail — offer it or lose conversions. Cards still common for higher AOV.
🇸🇬 Singapore — what you need to know
PayNow is the instant transfer rail — offer it or lose conversions. Cards still common for higher AOV.
Popular methods here: Credit / Debit Cards · PayNow · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
🇸🇬 5 gateways in Singapore
Native-in-country gateways first
Stripe
HQ San Francisco, USA
Developer-first, best API in the industry, most platform integrations anywhere
Supports
Integrates with
Good to know
Not available in India (only Atlas entity option). Excellent for global SaaS + DTC.
Adyen
HQ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Enterprise + global merchants needing interchange-plus pricing at scale
Supports
Integrates with
Good to know
Not for small merchants — pricing benefits kick in above ~$100k/mo GMV.
PayPal
HQ San Jose, USA
Global trust — older + cross-border buyers expect it
Supports
Integrates with
Good to know
Account freezes are a real risk — don't use as your sole gateway.
Xendit
HQ Jakarta, Indonesia
SEA merchants — native wallet + bank transfer support for ID/PH/MY/TH
Supports
Integrates with
2C2P
HQ Singapore
Multi-country SEA merchants wanting one gateway for Thailand/Malaysia/Indonesia/etc.
Supports
Integrates with
Negotiate better rates — at volume, list prices are opening offers.
Above $50k/month in processing volume, every gateway negotiates. Book a call and I'll walk through which gateways to approach, what to ask for, and the ranges to target based on 500+ merchant negotiations.
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Rates, payment method availability, and country coverage are compiled from published rate cards as of 2026, cross-checked against what our clients actually pay. We refresh quarterly.
Rates are typical published figures. Your actual rate depends on volume, business category, and negotiation. Above $50k/month in GMV, expect 20-40% below list prices.
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Questions about Singapore
People ask us these a lot.
What's the best payment gateway for Singapore ecommerce?+
Singapore is typically served well by global gateways like Stripe or PayPal combined with local-method support. The specific best pick depends on your order volume, AOV, and which payment methods your buyers expect.
Which payment methods do Singapore buyers expect at checkout?+
PayNow is the instant transfer rail — offer it or lose conversions. Cards still common for higher AOV.
How many gateways support Singapore?+
We track 5 major payment gateways available in Singapore: Stripe, PayPal, Adyen, Xendit, 2C2P. Use the tool above to filter by your platform (Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.) or by specific payment methods you must support.
Do international cards work in Singapore?+
Most gateways available in Singapore support international cards, but at higher rates — typically 1-1.5% above domestic. For cross-border revenue above 30% of your mix, pick a gateway with good international card handling (Stripe, Adyen, PayPal are strongest).
Navigating Singapore payments feels complex — because it is.
Book a 30-minute call and I'll walk through the gateway picks, platform integration, and negotiation approach specific to your Singapore business.
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