PayPal Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

iPhone Android

Accept contactless cards and wallets in the PayPal/Zettle app and get funds in your PayPal balance fast.

Platforms: iPhone & Android
Company: PayPal (formerly Zettle)
Monthly fee: None to start
Best for: Sellers already using PayPal

About PayPal Tap to Pay Tap to Pay

PayPal's Tap to Pay (built on the former PayPal Zettle point of sale) lets sellers take contactless card and digital wallet payments straight from a phone. It ties into the wider PayPal ecosystem for fast access to funds, invoicing and online selling, making it a natural fit for sellers already on PayPal.

Pricing

Around 2.29% + 9¢ per contactless transaction in the US. No monthly fee.

Key features

PayPal ecosystem integration
Fast access to funds
Invoicing
Inventory
Sales reporting

Where it's available

PayPal Tap to Pay is available in: US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden.

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