Transparent Pricing

Simple. Transparent. Built for Freight.

CargoPay operates on one of the most straightforward pricing models in European freight fintech. No subscription traps. No minimum volume commitments. No hidden surcharges on cross-border lanes.

€300

One-time fleet verification fee

What's Included

  • Full company verification and KYC process
  • Access to the verified carrier/forwarder network
  • Platform onboarding and lane configuration
  • Stripe Connect account setup and activation
  • EU compliance checks (VIES VAT, CMR credentials)
  • Permanent network membership β€” no renewal fees

Paid once upon registration. Never repeated.

1%

Per captured freight transaction

What You Get Per Transaction

  • Secure freight settlement via Stripe Connect
  • Real-time fraud detection and behavioural analytics
  • Automated B2B-compliant invoice generation
  • Full transaction audit trail for every lane
  • Email delivery and POD-linked payment confirmation
  • Multi-currency cross-border lane support

Applies only to completed, captured freight settlements.

No Hidden Fees. Ever.

No monthly subscriptions
No minimum lane volumes
No cross-border surcharges
No network access fees

Stripe Card Processing Fees

The 1% platform fee covers CargoPay network services. Stripe card processing fees are additional and charged directly by Stripe based on the payer's card type:

EEA Consumer Cards: 1.5% + €0.25
UK & International Cards: 3.25% + €0.25
Corporate Cards: 2.5–2.9% + €0.25
Currency Conversion: +2%

What Your Fees Fund

The verification fee and per-transaction rate reflect the real cost of building and maintaining a secure, verified European freight settlement network.

Fleet Verification

Company registration validation, CMR credential checks, and insurance assessment for every network participant before lane access is granted.

Fraud Prevention

Multi-layer detection infrastructure including behavioural analytics, velocity checks, device fingerprinting, and Stripe Radar integration.

PCI-Compliant Settlement

PCI-DSS compliant freight settlement via Stripe for all payment instruments β€” corporate cards, digital wallets, and BNPL providers.

Platform Evolution

Continuous security hardening, EU regulatory compliance updates, and new workflow development to keep the platform at the forefront of freight fintech.

Compare the True Cost of Lane Settlement Alternatives

CargoPay's pricing must be evaluated against the real cost of the alternatives β€” including the cost of unpaid invoices.

Alternative Typical Cost Receivables Risk vs CargoPay
Post-POD invoicing / Net 30–60 terms

Standard industry terms with zero payment security

Thousands €

Per unpaid invoice

Very High
Traditional freight factoring

Invoice discounting and factoring services

2–5%

Per invoice factored

Medium
Manual reconciliation & collections

Finance team hours on chase-ups, errors, and disputes

Hours/week

Per month in admin overhead

Medium
CargoPay

One-time verification + per-lane settlement fee

€300 + 1%

Total cost to operate

Minimal Best Value

Invest in Lane-Level Payment Certainty

€300 once. 1% per captured lane. No surprises. No receivables risk. No delayed settlements.

Compare that against even a single unpaid invoice and the ROI becomes self-evident.

Questions? Read the FAQ or review documentation requirements.