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PYMSTR vs Nuvei.

Custom pricing. Chargebacks. Rolling reserves. Add a better rail.

//The numbers6 dimensions

The numbers speak.

Transaction Fees

PYMSTR

1% flat. Same for everyone

Nuvei

Custom pricing, typically high for high-risk

Chargebacks

PYMSTR

0%. Stablecoin txns are final

Nuvei

2-3% of revenue lost (card-based)

Rolling Reserves

PYMSTR

None. Funds are yours instantly

Nuvei

5-10% held for 6+ months

Settlement Speed

PYMSTR

Instant. Direct to your wallet

Nuvei

3-7 business days

Account Freezes

PYMSTR

Impossible. Non-custodial

Nuvei

Risk for high-risk merchants

Onboarding

PYMSTR

5 minutes, no KYB required

Nuvei

4-8 weeks KYB + underwriting

//Why operators add PYMSTR3 reasons

Why merchants add PYMSTR.

01

Custom pricing hides the real cost

Nuvei uses opaque, custom pricing for high-risk merchants. Rates are negotiated per client and typically run significantly higher than standard processing. PYMSTR charges 1% flat on every transaction. Transparent and predictable.

02

Chargebacks cost you 2-3% on top

Card-based payments through Nuvei carry chargeback exposure of 2-3% of revenue plus dispute fees. Stablecoin transactions on PYMSTR are final and irreversible. Chargebacks don't exist.

03

Rolling reserves lock up your capital

Nuvei holds 5-10% of your volume in rolling reserves for 6+ months. That's capital you can't use. PYMSTR has no reserves, no holdbacks. Funds arrive in your wallet instantly.

//Nuvei questions4 answers

Short
answers.
No jargon.

PYMSTR is complementary to cards, not a replacement. Many merchants run PYMSTR alongside Nuvei. Stablecoin-savvy customers use PYMSTR at 1%, while others continue using cards. You reduce overall costs without losing any payment methods.
Yes. Nuvei is one of the largest iGaming card processors. The advantage of adding PYMSTR alongside Nuvei is reaching stablecoin-holding customers their cards can't serve, at 1% flat with on-chain settlement and no reserves held on the stablecoin volume. PYMSTR doesn't compete with Nuvei; it sits beside it.
Customers need stablecoins (USDC or USDT), but don't need MetaMask or manual address management. PYMSTR's social login creates an embedded wallet for payment accuracy. Correct chain, correct token, no errors. Customers with existing wallets can connect those directly.
PYMSTR is non-custodial, which means reduced regulatory burden. We don't hold, transmit, or have access to merchant funds. Reducing licensing requirements compared to custodial processors.
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