Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Published processing fees and market availability for the Bahamian Dollar (BSD) across 17 gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Bahamas. Always confirm current rates on the provider's official pricing page.
Regional context & bank acquiring rules: Caribbean payments guide · All Caribbean currencies
Who serves this currency
All 17 gateways, bank acquirers and wallets serving BSD markets, including providers with published BSD fee schedules (1) and custom/quote-only processors (16).
Card gateways & processors
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| AdyenEnterprise processor (Uber, Spotify, eBay). Interchange++ from roughly 0.6% + fixed per transaction plus scheme fees, custom contract pricing only. | Worldwide |
| Checkout.comEnterprise processor strong in EMEA/LatAm; interchange++ blended rates negotiated per merchant. | Worldwide |
| TilopayAvailable in the Bahamas, confirm local settlement. | Custom pricing |
| PowertranzBermuda-based payment gateway serving acquiring banks and merchants across the Caribbean & Central America. Custom bank-linked pricing, typically 3–5%. | Serves this market |
| FygaroPuerto Rico-based platform serving the Caribbean (CIBC Caribbean partner): payment links, online stores, Tap-to-Pay. Monthly plans plus gateway fees; the percentage is confirmed during activation, not published. | Serves this market |
| CXPayCuraçao-based payment gateway serving the Dutch Caribbean and wider basin, integrating local acquiring banks and Sentoo. | Serves this market |
| CIBC Caribbean Merchant ServicesDirect bank acquiring in the Bahamas. | Custom pricing |
| Scotiabank Caribbean (Scotia eCom+)Scotia eCom+ direct acquiring in the Bahamas. | Custom pricing |
| RBC Caribbean (EZPay 2.0 & Placetopay)RBC EZPay 2.0 & merchant services in the Bahamas. | Custom pricing |
| Butterfield Bank Merchant ServicesPrimary direct bank acquirer in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, pairing local BMD/KYD/USD merchant accounts with Powertranz gateways. | Serves this market |
| BAC Credomatic (Compra Click & e-Commerce)Central America's largest bank acquirer. Offers Compra Click (no-code payment links) and direct e-commerce API across all 6 Central American nations (also owns PixelPay). | Serves this market |
| Placetopay (Evertec)Evertec's regional payment gateway powering bank e-commerce checkout across Colombia, Ecuador (Datafast/Medianet), Chile (Getnet), Uruguay and the Caribbean (RBC EZPay). | Serves this market |
Wallets & other payment rails
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| PayPalAvailable to merchants in 190+ countries; receiving capability varies by country. Cross-border fees are higher than domestic. | Worldwide |
| Amber PayBahamas confirmed live, confirm pricing. | Custom pricing |
| Kanoo PaysBahamas digital wallet, Sand Dollar CBDC & merchant QR/card checkout. | Published fees |
| SunCash / Sand DollarSand Dollar merchant fees are set below card rates by the Central Bank of The Bahamas; exact percentage set by your authorized institution. Onboard via SunCash or another ABI. | Custom pricing |
| Payoneer Profile →Cross-border receiving platform: local receiving accounts, marketplace payouts and client payment requests in 190+ countries. Not a card checkout gateway. See our full Payoneer profile for the fee breakdown. | Worldwide |
Compare gateways for an amount
This comparison only shows fees we can publicly verify (1 of 17 providers serving BSD). Processors and bank acquirers that quote custom or merchant-specific rates are listed under Who serves this currency above.
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Disclaimer: Comparisons only include publicly verifiable standard rates as of November 6, 2026 and exclude custom-quoted gateways, bank MIDs, monthly plan fees and local taxes unless noted. See all 17 providers serving BSD.
Wallets & other payment rails (published rates)
Fee tables only show rates we can publicly verify from official provider schedules (16 additional providers serve BSD with custom or quote-only pricing—see all 17 providers above). We never invent figures for custom-quoted processors or bank acquirers. Figures are for comparison only; always confirm your exact rate on the provider's site.
| Provider | Local rate | Fixed fee | Fee cap | Intl. cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanoo PaysBahamas digital wallet, Sand Dollar CBDC & merchant QR/card checkout. | 2.5% | BSD 0.15 | n/a | Same rate |
Monthly, plan & setup fees (BSD)
8 of 17 offer $0/mo base plans% + fixed fee) and are not included in calculator estimates above. Always verify current plan tiers on the provider's official pricing page.
Card gateways & bank acquirers — Monthly & setup fees
| Provider & plan notes | Plan structure | Base monthly fee | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdyenNo fixed monthly fee, but enterprise minimum monthly invoice typically applies | Bank MID / custom | $0/mo (min. volume applies) | $0 |
| Checkout.comNegotiated interchange++ schedule for high-volume merchants | Bank MID / custom | Custom enterprise contract | Custom |
| TilopayDirect bank MID gateway connection plan: ~US$25–$45/mo | $0/mo + tiers | $0/mo (Aggregated PayFac) | $0 (aggregated) |
| PowertranzPowertranz gateway fee billed alongside your acquiring bank MID | Bank MID / custom | ~US$50–$100/mo | ~US$150–$250 |
| FygaroeCommerce, invoicing & payment-link plans (US$15–$50/mo); also connects to bank MIDs | $0/mo + tiers | From US$15/mo | $0 (aggregator) |
| CXPayDirect bank MID gateway plan via Placetopay: ~US$35–$50/mo | $0/mo + tiers | $0/mo (Aggregated) | $0–US$150 |
| CIBC Caribbean Merchant ServicesDirect bank e-Commerce MID (Cybersource / Powertranz) or Fygaro bundle | Bank MID / custom | ~US$40–$75/mo | Bank underwriting |
| Scotiabank Caribbean (Scotia eCom+)Scotia eCom+ (Visa Cybersource) monthly gateway & merchant account maintenance | Bank MID / custom | ~US$45–$85/mo | ~US$100–$200 |
| RBC Caribbean (EZPay 2.0 & Placetopay)RBC EZPay 2.0 (Placetopay) virtual storefront / gateway subscription | Bank MID / custom | ~US$35–$65/mo | Bank underwriting |
| Butterfield Bank Merchant ServicesDirect Bermuda / Cayman e-commerce merchant account + Powertranz gateway fee | Bank MID / custom | Custom bank quote | Bank underwriting |
| BAC Credomatic (Compra Click & e-Commerce)Compra Click links often $0/mo; full e-commerce API gateway ~US$25–$45/mo | $0/mo + tiers | $0–US$35/mo | $0–US$100 |
| Placetopay (Evertec)Evertec gateway platform fee (often bundled by acquiring bank) | Bank MID / custom | ~US$30–$60/mo | Varies by bank |
Wallets & other payment rails — Monthly & setup fees
| Provider & plan notes | Plan structure | Base monthly fee | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayPalStandard Checkout $0/mo; Advanced / Pro virtual terminal ~$30/mo in US/CA/UK | $0/mo + tiers | $0/mo | $0 |
| Amber PayContact Amber Pay for merchant plan & POS/gateway terms | Bank MID / custom | Custom / quote | Confirmed at onboarding |
| Kanoo PaysNo monthly subscription fee on standard merchant wallet / QR / A2A acceptance | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| SunCash / Sand DollarNo monthly subscription fee on standard merchant wallet / QR / A2A acceptance | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| Payoneer Profile →Free to hold and receive; $29.95 annual fee applies to inactive accounts in some countries | $0/mo + tiers | $0/mo | $0 |
Bahamian Dollar (BSD) payment gateway FAQs
Which payment gateways and processors serve Bahamas (BSD)?
Sympli5 tracks 17 payment gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Bahamas (Bahamian Dollar, BSD), including PayPal, Adyen, Checkout.com, Tilopay, Powertranz, Fygaro and 11 others. Of these, 1 publish verifiable standard BSD per-transaction schedules and 16 operate on custom, quote-only, or bank Merchant ID (MID) pricing.
What are the lowest published payment processing fees in Bahamian Dollar (BSD)?
Among the 1 providers with publicly verified BSD schedules, the lowest headline variable rate starts at 2.5% + BSD 0.15 via Kanoo Pays. Your lowest effective cost depends on your average order value, card mix, and whether a fee cap applies—use the interactive BSD calculator on this page to compare exact net payouts.
Do BSD payment gateways charge monthly or setup fees?
Of the 17 providers serving BSD markets, 8 offer a $0/month base pay-as-you-go plan with $0 setup fees. The remaining 9 providers either require a monthly gateway plan or operate through a bank Merchant ID (MID) with bank-quoted monthly maintenance and setup fees. Monthly and setup costs are charged separately from per-transaction processing rates.
What does the international card surcharge mean for BSD transactions?
An international (foreign-issued) card fee applies when a customer pays your business in BSD using a Visa, Mastercard, or Amex issued by a bank outside your local merchant country—such as a foreign tourist or overseas buyer. Check the International card box in the calculator or review the Intl. cards column in the fee table to see how cross-border cards affect your net payout.