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Square vs Zettle by PayPal
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| Comparison | Square | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Retail, hospitality and service businesses wanting payments plus POS tools | Small merchants wanting PayPal-connected card acceptance |
| Cost | No monthly fee for basic processing; 1.75% in person | Public pricing available — check current plan |
| Pricing basis | transaction pricing | published plan/transaction pricing |
| Commitment | PAYG processing; optional subscriptions | Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. |
| Eligibility | Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms. | Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms. |
| Key capabilities | Card readers · POS software · Online payments · Invoices · Appointments on relevant products | Card reader · POS app · PayPal ecosystem · Sales reporting |
| Reasons to consider | Broad ecosystem · Strong fit where POS software matters | Recognisable payments ecosystem · Simple mobile setup |
| Things to check | Can be more platform than a simple terminal-only buyer needs · Compare total software and hardware cost | Check current product direction and hardware availability · Turnover profile affects value |
| Verified | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-02 |
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