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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 per month
Bolt
Star Rating
(46)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BoltPayPal Payments
Star Rating
(2,659)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 per month
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that PayPal Payments excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its straightforward setup process. One user mentioned, "Setting it up doesn’t take much time, and it connects easily with many websites and apps," making it a go-to choice for those seeking a hassle-free experience.
- Users say that Bolt offers impressive reporting capabilities, which help businesses forecast better. A reviewer noted, "I like the fact I can run a lot of reports through Bolt," indicating that it provides valuable insights for users who need to analyze their payment data.
- According to verified reviews, PayPal Payments is praised for its versatility in supporting various payment methods across platforms. Users appreciate its ability to handle international transactions smoothly, stating, "It’s very good for making payments abroad," which is a significant advantage for businesses with global customers.
- Reviewers mention that Bolt's recent pricing changes have made it a competitive option in the payment processing industry. One user remarked, "Bolt's newest pricing is the lowest in the payment processing industry," suggesting that it could be an attractive choice for budget-conscious businesses.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while PayPal Payments has a solid reputation for reliability, Bolt stands out with its high uptime, with users claiming, "Uptime is nearly 100%." This reliability can be crucial for businesses that depend on consistent payment processing.
- Users report that while PayPal Payments has a larger market presence and more reviews, Bolt's customer support is frequently noted as being very accessible and responsive. A user mentioned, "They are very easy to contact for support," which can be a deciding factor for businesses needing quick assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bolt
No pricing availablePayPal Payments
On Website - Basic
$0
per month
- Accept credit cards and PayPal on your site
- Swipe cards in your store and on the go
- Create and email invoices for fast payment
Free Trial
Bolt
No trial information availablePayPal Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
31
9.0
2,157
Ease of Use
9.5
34
9.0
2,186
Ease of Setup
8.3
26
8.9
646
Ease of Admin
9.3
24
8.4
328
Quality of Support
9.3
34
8.3
2,040
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
24
8.1
325
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
34
8.3
2,129
Features by Category
Payment Options
8.4
15
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
9.3
16
9.0
1585
9.7
17
9.2
1603
Feature Not Available
8.4
1170
Feature Not Available
8.4
1094
9.3
14
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
570
Feature Not Available
9.0
594
Administration
8.8
17
Feature Not Available
9.1
17
Feature Not Available
8.9
16
8.5
1501
9.0
13
8.5
1348
8.8
16
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
473
Not enough data
8.4
466
Not enough data
8.4
452
Security
9.6
14
8.6
632
9.5
17
Feature Not Available
9.5
13
8.6
1154
9.3
17
8.8
1339
Feature Not Available
8.6
470
Development
8.6
16
8.3
1275
9.2
13
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
1092
9.3
17
8.7
1192
Platform
9.9
16
8.9
1453
8.3
11
8.9
1333
9.2
11
8.9
1313
9.4
14
8.7
1068
9.6
16
8.6
1059
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.6
462
9.2
8
8.8
483
Agentic AI - Payment Gateways
Not enough data
8.8
53
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.5
52
Detection
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Fraud Detection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
195
Administration - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
9.0
163
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.5
156
Payment Tools - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
8.8
171
Not enough data
8.8
169
Not enough data
8.9
155
Not enough data
8.8
160
Agentic AI - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) features
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.8
21
Payment Processing
Not enough data
9.3
237
Not enough data
9.1
213
Not enough data
9.3
222
Not enough data
9.1
218
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
9.0
216
Not enough data
7.5
246
Not enough data
8.8
198
Not enough data
8.6
473
Not enough data
8.4
466
Not enough data
8.4
452
Payment Options
Not enough data
8.9
570
Feature Not Available
9.0
594
Security
Feature Not Available
8.6
470
Platform
Feature Not Available
8.6
462
9.2
8
8.8
483
Architecture
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.0
36
Processing
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.2
36
Risk & Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.9
36
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
8.4
36
Agentic AI - Payments Orchestration
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.3
28
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intelligence
9.4
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Detection
9.6
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
Response
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.5
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bolt and PayPal Payments are categorized as Payment Gateways
Unique Categories
Bolt is categorized as E-commerce Fraud Protection and Fraud Detection
PayPal Payments is categorized as Payments Orchestration, SAP Store, Payment Processing, and Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bolt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PayPal Payments
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
22.7%
Automotive
9.1%
Wholesale
6.8%
Consumer Goods
6.8%
Building Materials
6.8%
Other
47.7%
Computer Software
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Retail
5.5%
Internet
3.8%
Other
70.3%
Discussions
Does Bolt support card swiping and physical POS solutions?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bolt
Bolt's Dashboard has a Virtual Terminal where a retailer can type in cards for in-person, mail, or telephone orders. However, we do not have support for POS...Read more
How does Bolt handle security?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bolt
Bolt’s checkout is fully PCI-DSS compliant, meaning all payment information and cardholder data processed through our platform is encrypted and meets proper...Read more
How do you handle chargebacks? Is there a fee?
1 Comment
Official Response from Bolt
Bolt will fully cover 100% of fraud-related chargeback costs chargebacks. Fraud-related chargebacks are chargebacks where the card owner claims they never...Read more
Allow visa gift card
8 Comments
AH
I used to know about Visa card and virtual master card on paypal 2 years ago...Possibly good and also accept payments on main and data endRead more
What is PayPal Credit used for?
8 Comments
SR
Instead of using your main bank card online, you can use the PayPal credit card, keeping your bank details more private.Read more
PayPal Is NOt Returning USD 40,000 they kept for 180 Days After account suspension
7 Comments
LK
It is possible to get money back, if they Took it from you. Check here:
https://aupdamages.com
Select your country and get Information on how to...Read more
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