How to choose a payment provider for a marketplace

Last updated 21 September 2026

Marketplace-specific risks (money flow, sellers, local methods) and how radar observations can inform — not replace — vendor due diligence.

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Stripe — Global PSP / payments platform
Adyen — Enterprise PSP / acquiring
dLocal — Emerging markets / local payments
Primer — Payment orchestration

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Frequently asked questions

What makes marketplace payments different from a single merchant account?

Money often moves between the platform and many sellers. That usually implies KYC on sellers, split settlements or payouts, and disputes that may involve more than one party. Those flows are contractual and licensed — they are not inferred from a method list.

Are local methods important for marketplaces?

Often yes, if buyers or sellers expect bank transfers, cash vouchers, or local wallets. Payment Market Radar only lists methods that appear in collected public docs, so treat gaps as “not observed,” not “unsupported.”

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