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Currencylayer vs Payset

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Currencylayer compared with Payset
Detail CurrencylayerPayset logo Payset
What it doesReal-time JSON API for 168 World Currencies Multi-currency business accounts for fast international payments and smarter FX
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2018
Based inAT GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan with 100 daily API calls; paid plans from USD 14.99/month (Basic with 10,000 requests) to USD 99.99/month (Enterprise+ with 500,000 requests); custom enterprise pricing available. Account opening: free. Receiving funds: from £2 locally, up to 0.4% (min £10) internationally. Sending funds: from £2 locally, up to 0.4% (min £12) internationally. Currency exchange: as low as 0.09%. CHAPS transfers: from £14-£15. Urgent payments: from £20. Monthly access fee may apply based on ris
Key features
  • Real-time currency exchange rates
  • Historical exchange rates
  • Currency conversion
  • 168 world currencies and precious metals
  • JSON API format
  • HTTPS encryption
  • Source currency switching
  • Bid/Ask spread data
  • Send and receive in 34 currencies
  • Exchange up to 38 currency pairs
  • Local IBANs in five regions (UK, Europe, US, Singapore, Hong Kong)
  • Team management with permission controls
  • Multi-signature approval for transactions
  • Spending rules per user
  • 24/7 account security
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Multiple payment networks (SWIFT, SEPA, ACH, Fedwire, Faster Payments)
  • Quick onboarding (1-3 business days)
What makes it different
  • Update frequency from 60 seconds to hourly depending on plan
  • 19 years of historical exchange rate data
  • Free plan with no credit card required
  • FCA-regulated electronic money institution with segregated safeguarding
  • Personalized support through multiple channels (phone, email, live chat, WhatsApp)
  • Serves 70+ countries with local payment networks
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)70 no change since last check39 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2729
Citation Flow (Majestic)3522
Referring domains (Majestic)3121701

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