Square vs PayPal Tap to Pay
PayPal Tap to Pay shines for sellers already in the PayPal ecosystem who want fast access to funds. Square is the stronger standalone POS with richer business tools.
| Square | PayPal Tap to Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Block, Inc. | PayPal (formerly Zettle) |
| Platforms | iPhone & Android | iPhone & Android |
| In-person pricing | 2.6% + 15¢ contactless on the free plan (2.5% + 15¢ Plus, 2.4% + 15¢ Premium). No monthly fee on the free plan. | Around 2.29% + 9¢ per contactless transaction in the US. No monthly fee. |
| Monthly fee | None to start | None to start |
| Business reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Countries | US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, France | US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain |
| Best for | Most small businesses wanting an all-in-one free POS | Sellers already using PayPal |