The most popular payment gateways in India in 2026 are: 1. Razorpay 2. Cashfree Payments 3. PayU 4. PhonePe Payment Gateway 5. CCAvenue 6. Paytm Payment Gateway 7. Stripe (growing in India, especially SaaS) ### Current market perception in 2026 | Gateway | Best known for | Typical users | |---|---|---| | Razorpay | Best overall ecosystem + developer experience | Startups, SaaS, D2C | | Cashfree | Fast settlements + payouts | Marketplaces, fintech | | PayU | Enterprise scale + EMI coverage | Large merchants | | PhonePe PG | Strong UPI performance | UPI-heavy businesses | | CCAven
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