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COMPARISON

Zateway vs PayPal Crypto for Merchants

PayPal added crypto as a feature. Zateway was built for it. No holds, no chargebacks, no custodial risk — just direct settlement.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureZatewayPayPal Crypto
Crypto-nativePayPal added crypto as an afterthought; Zateway is built from the ground up for it
Non-custodialPayPal holds all crypto in their custodial wallet; Zateway settles to yours
Flat 1% feePayPal charges 1.5-2% spread on crypto, plus merchant fees
Smart-contract enforcedOn-chain fee logic — transparent AND immutable
No chargebacksPayPal crypto is still subject to their dispute process
No hosted buyer accountPayPal requires a PayPal account with identity verification before checkout
6 chains supportedPayPal only supports a few tokens on limited networks
Fiat payoutsPayPal converts to USD automatically; Zateway settles in crypto
Credit/debit card paymentsPayPal handles traditional payments natively
Brand recognitionPayPal is a household name; Zateway is the specialist for crypto

Why Merchants Choose Zateway

Your Keys, Your Crypto

PayPal doesn't let you withdraw crypto to external wallets on many features. Zateway sends funds directly to your own wallet.

Transparent Fees

PayPal's crypto fees include hidden conversion spreads of 1.5-2%. Zateway's 1% is flat, on-chain, and verifiable.

No Payment Holds

PayPal routinely holds merchant funds for 21 days. Zateway settles on-chain in seconds — no holds, no reserves.

No Account Freezes

PayPal can freeze your account with all your funds inside. Non-custodial means your wallet can never be frozen by us.

Zero Chargebacks

On-chain payments are final. No disputes, no buyer protection claims eating into your revenue.

Global Without Limits

PayPal crypto is limited to select countries. Zateway works anywhere blockchain works — truly borderless.

No holds. No freezes. No middleman.

Non-custodial crypto payments with 1% flat fee. Own your revenue from day one.

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