Which payment providers support the most payment methods, such as cards, digital wallets and bank payments?

Adyen and Stripe are the clearest broad-coverage choices, with Checkout.com also worth considering for international businesses. There isn’t a single provider that supports “the most” everywhere: availability depends on your business location, customers’ countries, and whether you need online, in-person, or both.

• Adyen — strongest candidate for broad global and in-person coverage. Adyen advertises 200+ payment methods through one integration, spanning cards, digital wallets, bank-based methods, real-time payments, and more. Some methods require extra setup or are limited by region. (adyen.com)
• Stripe — broad options with a straightforward online integration. Stripe says it supports 125+ payment methods, including cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, ACH Direct Debit, bank transfers, and local methods. What you can enable varies by country and business model. (stripe.com)
• Checkout.com — a strong option for international commerce. It offers cards, wallets, bank transfers, and local alternative payment methods; the specific selection varies by market. (checkout.com)

Practical takeaway: Compare the providers’ available methods in your target markets, not just their headline counts. Check whether “bank payments” means direct debit, bank transfer, or instant bank payment—and whether each method supports refunds, recurring payments, and your sales channels. If you share your business country and the countries you sell to, I can narrow this down.

Adyen and Flywire report the largest method counts, but these numbers are mostly vendor-stated and vary by source, so treat them as rough guides.

Largest catalogs

• Adyen is the most cited for breadth. One guide says it supports 250+ payment methods globally, and another describes it as offering more than 250 global and local payment methods available through one platform. Its coverage includes bank-based options such as ACH and Pay by Bank.
• Flywire, which focuses on education and cross-border payments, claims more than 1,200 local payment methods across more than 240 countries and territories. That is a niche provider, so it's a less direct comparison.
• Worldpay says merchants can accept payments in 170+ countries, in 135+ currencies and with 60+ payment methods through one integration.

Broad, developer-friendly options

• Stripe advertises 100+ payment methods out-of-the-box with a single integration. It covers wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, BNPL options such as Clearpay and Klarna, and local transfers such as ACH, SEPA, PayNow.
• Braintree (a PayPal company) covers cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, iDEAL, Bancontact and SEPA Direct Debit, plus other regional options.

Strong on wallets and consumer trust, weaker on bank methods

• PayPal is strongest on wallets and buyer familiarity. Its accept payments page emphasizes its more than 400 million active accounts, which measures reach rather than method count. One comparison rates its local and bank options as limited, while another lists bank transfers among its methods.

Practical takeaway

• If you need the most local methods across many countries, Adyen is usually the top pick, and Worldpay is also a large-enterprise option.
• If you want a broad set with simple integration, Stripe is the common choice.
• If wallets and brand trust matter most, PayPal or Braintree are strong fits.

Method counts often depend on your country, account tier, and whether you enable each method, so check each provider's current list for your markets before deciding.

For businesses seeking the broadest support for payment methods—including global credit/debit cards, digital wallets (like Apple Pay and Google Pay), and various regional/local payment options—a few major providers stand out as industry leaders.

There is no single "best" provider for everyone, as the right choice depends on your business scale, technical resources, and target markets. However, the following providers are widely recognized for their extensive payment method catalogs:

1. Adyen (Best for Global Enterprise)

Adyen is often cited as the top choice for large-scale, international businesses that require a single, unified platform for both online and in-person (omnichannel) commerce.

• Payment Method Depth: It supports 250+ payment methods globally, including a vast array of local bank transfers, wallets, and card schemes.
• Key Advantage: It offers direct acquiring relationships, which can reduce costs and improve authorization rates for high-volume merchants.
• Considerations: It is a more complex, enterprise-grade solution that typically requires more engineering resources and is often better suited for larger businesses rather than small startups.

2. Stripe (Best for Developer-First & Global Reach)

Stripe is the industry standard for developer-led companies, SaaS platforms, and businesses prioritizing speed of integration and flexible, modern APIs.

• Payment Method Depth: It supports 100+ local and global payment methods and is compatible with over 135 currencies.
• Key Advantage: Its documentation and developer experience are widely regarded as the best in the industry. It is highly adaptable, offering tools for subscriptions (Stripe Billing), marketplaces (Stripe Connect), and in-person payments (Stripe Terminal).
• Considerations: While it covers a broad range of methods, some enterprise users may find that specialized local methods in certain emerging markets are deeper or more natively handled by Adyen.

3. Other Notable Providers

Depending on your specific needs, other providers may be better suited:

• PayPal / Braintree: Highly trusted by consumers globally. It is a strong choice if you want to immediately leverage the high conversion rates associated with the PayPal wallet.
• Mollie: Excellent for European businesses. While its global reach is narrower than Stripe or Adyen, it provides a very easy-to-use, localized experience for businesses operating primarily within the EU, with strong support for local methods like iDEAL, Bancontact, and SEPA.
• Airwallex: A strong contender for cross-border businesses, specifically noted for supporting a wide range of local payment methods (160+) in over 180 countries, often prioritizing ease of international settlement.

Summary Comparison Table

Recommendation: If you are a high-volume global merchant, Adyen provides the most extensive "all-in-one" coverage. If you are a growing business, startup, or SaaS company that values documentation and integration speed, Stripe is generally the preferred starting point.

Adyen and Stripe are the strongest broad-coverage options among the providers checked.

• Adyen is a good fit if you want a particularly broad mix of international and local methods. It says it supports 200+ payment methods, spanning cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, real-time payments and buy-now-pay-later. Its documented examples include Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, ACH Direct Debit, and regional bank-payment options. Availability depends on the country, sales channel, and setup. ¹²
• Stripe is another strong all-rounder, reporting 125+ payment methods. Its options include cards, wallets, bank debits, bank redirects and transfers, with the particular methods varying by market. ³⁴
• Checkout.com also offers a range of global and local methods, including wallets such as Alipay, but the results available here don’t provide a comparable total count—so I can’t confidently rank its catalog against Adyen or Stripe. ⁵

Practical takeaway: shortlist Adyen if the widest catalog is your main priority, and Stripe if you want broad coverage with a clearly documented 125+ methods. Before choosing, check support for your specific countries, currencies, sales channels, and payment flows; headline counts don’t guarantee every method is available to every business. ¹²⁴

Sources: ¹ Adyen payment-method overview · ² Adyen supported methods · ³ Stripe payment methods · ⁴ Stripe method support · ⁵ Checkout.com payment methods