Mollie
Payment gateways
Payment processing software
Billing software
Payment software
Accounting & finance software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Mollie
Mollie is a payment gateway and payment processing platform that helps businesses accept online payments and manage related payment operations. It is used by e-commerce merchants, SaaS providers, and marketplaces to offer multiple local and international payment methods through APIs and prebuilt integrations. The product includes tools for payment links, checkout, refunds, reporting, and recurring payments, with a focus on European payment methods and compliance requirements.
Broad European payment method coverage
Mollie supports a wide range of payment methods commonly used across Europe, including cards, bank transfers, and local schemes. This reduces the need to contract with multiple providers when selling in several European markets. It also helps merchants present locally preferred payment options at checkout, which can improve payment acceptance in those regions.
Developer-friendly APIs and integrations
Mollie provides APIs and documentation designed for integrating payments into websites and applications. It also offers integrations and plugins for common e-commerce platforms, reducing implementation effort for smaller teams. Features such as webhooks, refunds, and payment status handling are available for building automated payment flows.
Recurring payments and payment links
Mollie supports recurring payments for subscription-style billing use cases. It also provides payment links that can be used for invoicing-like collection or selling without a full checkout build. These options can simplify payment collection for service businesses and smaller merchants with lightweight requirements.
Geographic focus primarily Europe
Mollie’s strongest coverage is in European markets, and availability can depend on the merchant’s country and business type. Organizations with significant needs outside Europe may require additional providers or alternative setups. This can add operational complexity for global payment strategies.
Not a full billing platform
While Mollie supports recurring payments, it is not a complete subscription billing system with advanced proration, complex invoicing workflows, or revenue recognition features. Businesses with sophisticated billing requirements may need a dedicated billing system alongside Mollie. This can increase integration and reconciliation work across systems.
Platform and risk controls vary by use case
As with many payment providers, onboarding requirements, supported industries, and risk controls can affect approval and ongoing account stability. Certain business models may face additional review, limits, or restrictions depending on risk assessment. This can impact launch timelines and operational predictability for higher-risk segments.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (no monthly platform fee for online payments; pay per successful transaction).
Free tier/trial:
- Free plan: Free account / €0 monthly available (no fixed monthly subscription required for online payments).
- Free trial: No time-limited free trial stated on the official pricing pages.
Example costs — Online payments (official Mollie pricing page):
- Mastercard (EEA consumer cards): 1.80% + €0.25
- Mastercard (EEA commercial cards): 2.90% + €0.25
- Mastercard (non‑EEA cards): 3.25% + €0.25
- Visa (EEA consumer cards): 1.80% + €0.25
- Visa (EEA commercial cards): 2.90% + €0.25
- Visa (non‑EEA cards): 3.25% + €0.25
- American Express: 2.90% + €0.25
- Apple Pay: Rate defined by card used (per Mollie)
- SEPA Direct Debit: €0.35
- SEPA Bank Transfer: €0.25
In-person payments (terminals) — official plans & rates:
- Pay as you go: €0/mo — Domestic consumer debit & credit cards: 1.20%; Other consumer cards: 1.80%; American Express: 2.10%; All commercial cards: 2.90% (one hardware terminal maximum).
- Pro (1-year contract): €20/mo — Domestic consumer debit & credit cards: 0.85% + €0.10; Other consumer cards: 1.50% + €0.10; American Express: 1.80% + €0.10; All commercial cards: 2.50% + €0.10. Includes 1 hardware terminal license; additional terminal licenses €20/mo each.
Volume / enterprise options:
- Volume pricing available for merchants processing more than €100,000/month; IC++ pricing, volume discounts, multi-product discounts and dedicated account manager available — contact sales for tailored or country-specific rates.
Included at no extra cost (per Mollie pricing page): Payment Links, Invoicing, Checkout, Recurring payments.
Notes / limitations: All figures taken directly from Mollie’s official pricing pages (country/currency may affect displayed rates). No evidence of a time-limited “free trial” was found on the official site.
Seller details
Mollie B.V.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2004
Private
https://www.mollie.com
https://x.com/mollie
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mollie/
