Dominican Peso (DOP)
Published processing fees and market availability for the Dominican Peso (DOP) across 14 gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Dominican Republic. 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 14 gateways, bank acquirers and wallets serving DOP markets, including providers with published DOP fee schedules (1) and custom/quote-only processors (13).
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 |
| Mercado PagoAvailable in the Dominican Republic, see local fee schedule. | Custom pricing |
| Pagadito4.9% + US$0.35 equivalent; settles to Dominican banks. | Custom pricing |
| 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 |
| Azul (Banco Popular)Dominican Republic payment links, e-commerce gateway & POS; volume tiers available. | Published fees |
| CardNetDominican card acquiring and online checkout; custom bank-linked pricing. | Custom pricing |
| dLocalEnterprise cross-border processor for emerging markets. Negotiated pricing: all-in roughly 2.7–7% by country and method; a published Shopify program listed ~4.9% + $0.30 + 2% USD. | Serves this market |
| EBANXCross-border processor for LatAm, Africa and India with 100+ local methods (Pix, boleto, OXXO). Custom pricing; third-party reviews cite ~2.7% + $0.30 (2021 figure, verify). | Serves this market |
| 2Checkout (Verifone)Regional availability, ask for a quote. | Serves this market |
| Scotiabank Caribbean (Scotia eCom+)Scotia eCom+ direct acquiring in the Dominican Republic. | Custom pricing |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| PayPalReceiving available in the Dominican Republic, see country page. | 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 14 providers serving DOP). 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 14 providers serving DOP.
Card gateway fees
Fee tables only show rates we can publicly verify from official provider schedules (13 additional providers serve DOP with custom or quote-only pricing—see all 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azul (Banco Popular)Dominican Republic payment links, e-commerce gateway & POS; volume tiers available. | 3.95% | DOP 10.00 | n/a | Same rate |
Monthly, plan & setup fees (DOP)
6 of 14 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 |
| Mercado PagoPay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| PagaditoNo monthly maintenance fee on standard regional PayFac account | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 (promo) / US$99 |
| FygaroeCommerce, invoicing & payment-link plans (US$15–$50/mo); also connects to bank MIDs | $0/mo + tiers | From US$15/mo | $0 (aggregator) |
| Azul (Banco Popular)Banco Popular Dominicano e-commerce virtual POS maintenance | Monthly plan | ~RD$1,000/mo | Bank underwriting |
| CardNetDominican Republic e-commerce acquiring gateway fee | Monthly plan | ~RD$1,000/mo | Bank underwriting |
| dLocalCross-border & local LatAm/emerging market enterprise contract; min. volume applies | Bank MID / custom | Custom enterprise contract | Custom |
| EBANXEnterprise cross-border & local rail processing contract | Bank MID / custom | Custom enterprise contract | Custom |
| 2Checkout (Verifone)Pay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| Scotiabank Caribbean (Scotia eCom+)Scotia eCom+ (Visa Cybersource) monthly gateway & merchant account maintenance | Bank MID / custom | ~US$45–$85/mo | ~US$100–$200 |
| 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
Dominican Peso (DOP) payment gateway FAQs
Which payment gateways and processors serve Dominican Republic (DOP)?
Sympli5 tracks 14 payment gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving Dominican Republic (Dominican Peso, DOP), including PayPal, Adyen, Checkout.com, Mercado Pago, Pagadito, Fygaro and 8 others. Of these, 1 publish verifiable standard DOP per-transaction schedules and 13 operate on custom, quote-only, or bank Merchant ID (MID) pricing.
What are the lowest published payment processing fees in Dominican Peso (DOP)?
Among the 1 providers with publicly verified DOP schedules, the lowest headline variable rate starts at 3.95% + DOP 10.00 via Azul (Banco Popular). Your lowest effective cost depends on your average order value, card mix, and whether a fee cap applies—use the interactive DOP calculator on this page to compare exact net payouts.
Do DOP payment gateways charge monthly or setup fees?
Of the 14 providers serving DOP markets, 6 offer a $0/month base pay-as-you-go plan with $0 setup fees. The remaining 8 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 DOP transactions?
An international (foreign-issued) card fee applies when a customer pays your business in DOP 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.