Checked 29 Oct 2026
Tap Payments 3.2Bronze 30 pts
A MENA payment gateway letting businesses accept cards and local methods across the Gulf.
- How you get paidBank transfer ~T+3
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2013 13 yrs
Based in- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Web rank
- #288,202 worldwide
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Tap Payments is a payment processor where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are ~2.75% standard cards and you can withdraw via Bank transfer ~T+3. Founded in 2013, Tap Payments is based in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It is available in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Egypt.
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What people actually earn on Tap Payments
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Our rating
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Strong on fees. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
30 of 100 points from 4 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Tap Payments 120,000+ businesses (2025)
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Tap Payments ~ 2.8%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
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Tap Payments ~ 2.8%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Tap Payments Founded 2013
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Tap Payments United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Egypt
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Tap Payments #288,202 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Tap Payments Founded 2013
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
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Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How Tap Payments compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 2.8%, Tap Payments sits near the middle — the median fee across the 17 card processing platforms we track that charge a percentage is 2.8%.
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Is Tap Payments legit?
What we could verify about the company
Tap Payments is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2013 (13 years)
- Headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Tap Payments in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #288,202 worldwideAmong the top million sites (tap.company)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Tap Payments timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Tap Payments founded
Headquarters today: Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Milestone
120,000+ businesses
Forbes Middle East's Fintech 50 2025 listing says Tap Payments serves over 120,000 businesses across nine MENA countries.
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Tap Payments
How much does Tap Payments charge?
Tap Payments fees: ~2.75% standard cards. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $97.25, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Tap Payments?
Tap Payments pays out via Bank transfer ~T+3.
Which countries is Tap Payments available in?
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Egypt. Its main focus is Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
How much do people earn on Tap Payments?
Forbes Middle East's Fintech 50 2025 listing says Tap Payments serves over 120,000 businesses across nine MENA countries. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Tap Payments legit?
Yes, Tap Payments is a real, operating platform: operating since 2013 (13 years) and headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Tap Payments alternatives?
Similar platforms include Razorpay, PayU, Braintree and Paymob. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Tap Payments alternatives
More card processing like Stripe
RazorpayIndia leading payment gateway - businesses of any size accept cards, UPI, netbanking, and wallets, with payment links and pages for non-coders.
Fees Around 2% per domestic transactionrazorpay.com
PayUA major processor for emerging markets - merchants in India, Latin America, and Central Europe accept cards and hundreds of local payment methods.
Fees ~2% per transaction + GST (India focus)corporate.payu.com
BraintreeA PayPal-owned full-stack processor for online businesses - accept cards, PayPal, Venmo, and wallets through one integration.
Fees Around 2.59% plus 49 cents per transactionbraintreepayments.com
PaymobA leading MENA payments company - merchants in Egypt, the Gulf, and Pakistan accept cards, wallets, and installments online and in person.
Fees 2.75% + EGP 3 per online transactionpaymob.com
PaystackThe Stripe-owned processor built for Africa - Nigerian, Ghanaian, South African, and Kenyan businesses accept cards, mobile money, and bank transfers.
Fees From 1.5% per local transactionpaystack.com
PayMongoA Philippine payments platform letting businesses accept cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers.
Fees Cards 3.5% + PHP 15, e-wallets ~2.5-3%paymongo.com