GrabPay
7.4#10 in digital wallet appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGrabPay vs Mercado Pago
Mercado Pago
8.4#3 in money transfer apps$1.49 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GrabPay | Mercado Pago |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | Mercado Pago was launched in 2003 as part of Mercado Libre's expansion. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Payment methods | Users can top up wallet balance with PayNow, credit or debit cards, online banking and automatic top-up. | The payment link page says buyers can pay by credit card in installments, debit, cash, Mercado Pago balance, or Mercado Crédito where available. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews. |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.8 out of 5 from 16.6M reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 14.3M reviews. |
GrabPay plans
- GrabPay WalletFree
Mercado Pago plans
- Cuenta digitalFree
- Cuenta gratisFree
- Link de pago — money available in 35 days$1.49, paid once
- Link de pago — money available in 18 days$3.39, paid once
- Link de pago — money available in 10 days$4.39, paid once
- Link de pago — money available instantly$6.29, paid once
Pick GrabPay if…
GrabPay suits Android and iOS users who want payments, PayNow top-ups, peer transfers and GrabRewards in one wallet. It is also relevant to users comfortable with identity verification and wallet limits.
Pick Mercado Pago if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.