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MobilePay vs PalmPay
Both stand on peer-to-peer payment apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
MobilePay covers personal transfers, shared expenses, collections, and merchant payments in one app. Check the authentication requirements and applicable fees, including the transaction charge for Get paid.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose PalmPay if you want an app for transfers and everyday payments, or a business platform with payment tools and APIs. Businesses should look elsewhere if they need a fixed published price, since pricing is custom.
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| MobilePay | PalmPay | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mobilepay.dk | palmpay.com |
| On peer-to-peer payment apps | #5 of 24 | #9 of 24 |
MobilePay: what it does well
- Send or request money by phone number or QR code
- Groups can split expenses
- Box keeps shared funds separate from personal funds
- Merchants can accept Visa and Mastercard on a phone
What to know first
- New-device login requires MitID and an SMS code
- Can be active on one device at a time
- Get paid bills 0.99% of transaction value
- Fees apply to some private payment situations
PalmPay: what it does well
- Unlimited free transfers to PalmPay users and Nigerian banks, with no daily limits.
- Savings interest advertised at up to 20%, paid daily, with anytime withdrawals.
- Bills include airtime, data, water and TV, with cashback on bills and shopping.
- Merchant payments are accepted at more than 600,000 shops, according to PalmPay.
- Business APIs cover card, bank, wallet and USSD collections, payouts and virtual accounts.
What to know first
- Users must be at least 18 to access services or create an account.
- Business pricing is custom rather than a published fixed price.
- Pay With Transfer applies at participating merchants.
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