The Fintech Index
20 companies rated 5 sectors 1 data report Last checked Sep 23, 2026
PAY

Top-rated Payments & acquiring companies, 2026

Every Payments & acquiring company we rate is listed in rating order. The method behind each rating matches the full profile.

  1. 1

    Stripe

    89/100 Shortlist

    Firms that sell online, SaaS companies and platforms at any scale that want a full payments stack with listed prices and excellent tools for developers.

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  2. 2

    Adyen

    83/100 Shortlist with caveats

    Enterprises and large platforms selling online and in store in several countries, seeking one acquirer that holds its own licences.

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  3. 3

    Braintree

    78/100 Shortlist with caveats

    Merchants whose buyers use PayPal or Venmo heavily and who want both cards and wallets via one published-rate integration.

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  4. 4

    Checkout.com

    77/100 Shortlist with caveats

    Enterprise merchants in travel, fintech, e-commerce and gaming that want one provider covering global acquiring, payouts and fraud tools.

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Ratings were checked on September 23, 2026. The sector contains 4 companies.