PayPal
Highlights
Monthly Fee
No monthly fees
No monthly fees
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Transfer Fees
Free for domestic personal transactions using PayPal balance, bank account, or Amex Send Account. Fees for other cards and international personal transactions start at 2.9% + fixed fee (based on currency received)
Free for domestic personal transactions using PayPal balance, bank account, or Amex Send Account. Fees for other cards and international personal transactions start at 2.9% + fixed fee (based on currency received)
Countries Supported
over 200
over 200
Available Currencies
25 currencies
25 currencies
Payment Methods
Online or with the mobile app through:
Bank account
Debit card
Credit card
PayPal Balance
Online or with the mobile app through:
Bank account
Debit card
Credit card
PayPal Balance
Delivery Methods
PayPal account
PayPal account
Maximum Amount
Varies depending on currency; up to $60,000 for verified PayPal accounts
Varies depending on currency; up to $60,000 for verified PayPal accounts
Minimum Amount
$1
$1
Transfer Time
Within minutes to up to a few days
Within minutes to up to a few days
Good For
Accepting Paypal payments; Small businesses with average transaction under $100
Accepting Paypal payments; Small businesses with average transaction under $100
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Equipment
Card reader: $29 ($79 each for additional readers); Terminal: starts at $199; Printers and Accessories available for purchase
Card reader: $29 ($79 each for additional readers); Terminal: starts at $199; Printers and Accessories available for purchase
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Accept International Payments
accepts payments in 140+ currencies and supports holding and managing 25+ currencies
accepts payments in 140+ currencies and supports holding and managing 25+ currencies
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Customer Service
Phone, Email, Live Chat Support, PayPal Community
Phone, Email, Live Chat Support, PayPal Community
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Pricing Model
Flat-rate and Interchange-plus
Flat-rate and Interchange-plus
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Swipe Rate
2.29% + $0.09
2.29% + $0.09
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Online Rate
3.49% + $0.49
3.49% + $0.49
Keyed-in Transaction Fee
3.49% + $0.09 (through PayPal POS)
3.39% + $0.29 (through the virtual terminal)
3.49% + $0.09 (through PayPal POS)
3.39% + $0.29 (through the virtual terminal)
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Deposit Time
Instant access to the funds in your PayPal account; Or instant deposit to your bank account for 1% fee or 1-2 business days for no fee
Instant access to the funds in your PayPal account; Or instant deposit to your bank account for 1% fee or 1-2 business days for no fee
Chargeback Fee
$20
$20
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Benefits and Features | ||
| Monthly Fee | ||
| Transfer Fees | Free for domestic personal transactions using PayPal balance, bank account, or Amex Send Account. Fees for other cards and international personal transactions start at 2.9% + fixed fee (based on currency received) | |
| Available Currencies | ||
| Payment Methods | Online or with the mobile app through: Bank account Debit card Credit card PayPal Balance | |
| Delivery Methods | ||
| Maximum Amount | Varies depending on currency; up to $60,000 for verified PayPal accounts | |
| Minimum Amount | ||
| Transfer Time | Within minutes to up to a few days | |
| Good For | Accepting Paypal payments; Small businesses with average transaction under $100 | Small mobile businesses and freelancers who want to take Venmo payments |
| Equipment | Card reader: $29 ($79 each for additional readers); Terminal: starts at $199; Printers and Accessories available for purchase | |
| Accept International Payments | accepts payments in 140+ currencies and supports holding and managing 25+ currencies | |
| Customer Service | Phone, Email, Live Chat Support, PayPal Community | Phone, email, and messaging through the app |
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| Recurring Billing | | |
| Swipe Rate | ||
| Online Rate | ||
| Keyed-in Transaction Fee | 3.49% + $0.09 (through PayPal POS) 3.39% + $0.29 (through the virtual terminal) | |
| Deposit Time | Instant access to the funds in your PayPal account; Or instant deposit to your bank account for 1% fee or 1-2 business days for no fee | Instant access to the funds in your Venmo account for in-person payments. |
| Chargeback Fee | ||
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| Contract | Month-to-month; no termination fees |
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| Deposit Time | Funds available instantly in PayPal account |
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