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    PayPal Zettle

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/APayPal Zettle (formerly PayPal Here) is a POS and payment processing system that includes either a mobile card reader or a chip reader (hardware), and is powered by the mobile PayPal Here app. Admins can add up to 1,000 users per account, and the app also includes invoicing, reporting, and inventory management features. The pricing structure for payment processing is: 2.7% per US card swipe. 3.5% + $0.15 to key in cards. 2.9% + $0.30 to invoice. 1% for cross-border transfers.N/A

    SumUp

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/ASumUp is a financial technology company that enables businesses to accept card payments at the Point-of-Sale or on the go in a simple, secure, and cost-effective way. It offers an end-to-end EMV card acceptance solution built on proprietary hardware and mobile apps. This unique offering enabled SumUp to rapidly expand into 16 markets, including the U.S., Brazil, and Germany, making it the mPOS company with the largest global footprint. The company has gone on to develop a full suite of…

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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Considered Both Products
    PayPal
    Chose PayPal Zettle
    The main selection criteria were ease of use and the presence of a plugin for WooCommerce. However, in practice it turned out that an important factor is also the availability of the product for purchase in a small batch and at an affordable price. I chose PayPal Zettle because …
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    SumUp Inc.
    Chose SumUp
    I particularly wanted a reader that had a screen (so the customer could see the amount being paid) and one that offered chip and pin entry as well as contactless. Some of the other providers I looked at didn't have those features. I compared the apps also and SumUp's app …
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Square POS
    Score10 out of 10
    Square POS
    Score10 out of 10
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    PayPal ZettleSumUp
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (20 ratings)
    9.7
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Usability
    9.0
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    Availability
    10.0
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    Performance
    10.0
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    10.0
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    Implementation Rating
    10.0
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    Ease of integration
    10.0
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    Product Scalability
    10.0
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    Vendor post-sale
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    PayPal
    I recommend PayPal Zettle quite a bit, actually. Its flexibility is easy enough to use for people who are not used to technology. Square has good traits, too, but since so many people already have PayPal accounts, it makes it much easier to use. It is perfect for everyday use of bot large and small transactions.
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    SumUp Inc.
    It works very well because the card reader can be easily carried in my bag or the event box that we take to exhibitions. It connects quickly and easily to my phone and we've never had any issues with taking the actual payments. Funds are then transferred to our bank account very quickly. I can't think of any circumstances where it wouldn't work well for us as I haven't experienced any!
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    Pros
    PayPal
    • The PayPal Here hardware connection is very effective, my mobile device recognizes it immediately and the PayPal Here application to receive payments also recognizes it immediately. I don't have to wait a long time like some other POS.
    • Transactions are made instantly, you just have to pass the NFC chip inside the PayPal Here system, and in a second the transaction will be carried out and it will be shown in the history of the PayPal account registered in the POS.
    • It is very easy to provide a receipt to the customer when they use their card within our PayPal Here POS system, as it allows us to digitally send a ticket to the customer and also allows us to send the invoice by email.
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    • High pass rate
    • Easy control via portal
    • Values are correctly computed
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    Cons
    PayPal
    • While swiped payments are easy, manual entry of payment information often fails. This is a major roadblock when you are in the service industry because not everyone who is making payment is on site.
    • In almost every instance of accepting a payment, we have to call in and reverify every piece of information about our business before we are successful.
    • Whatever system they use to determine how high risk your business is can limit your usage if they get it wrong.
    • Customer service is inconsistent at best. Sometimes issues are handled quickly and easily, other time you have to jump through hoops.
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    SumUp Inc.
    • The ability to add categories within a category.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    PayPal
    There are no monthly costs, the only expense is the card processing fee which is lower than nearly everyone else out there.
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    Usability
    PayPal
    Very easy to use for both the business owner and the customer. We feel confident using it because we know that our customers information and payments are protected. And our customers know that if anything happens with their orders or they need protection for their purchases it is going to be there with PayPal Zettle. We tried several less remembered names, and it just didn't garner orders like when we switched to PayPal Zettle.
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    SumUp Inc.
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    Reliability and Availability
    PayPal
    Adding skus was down for 1hr one day, otherwise have never experienced an outage.
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    Performance
    PayPal
    Everything is very fast. Adding products, selling products, processing cards, and receiving funds.
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    SumUp Inc.
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    Support Rating
    PayPal
    Support hasn't been needed in the 2 years of using PayPal but I have received calls from the company in the past asking about my experience with the device that was sent to me and they were pretty helpful with advice. Support is all over the internet if needed but for emergencies, so it is best to contact them during business hours.
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    Implementation Rating
    PayPal
    It went very smoothly.
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    Alternatives Considered
    PayPal
    The main selection criteria were ease of use and the presence of a plugin for WooCommerce. However, in practice it turned out that an important factor is also the availability of the product for purchase in a small batch and at an affordable price. I chose PayPal Zettle because I was able to easily and simply purchase it in my country.
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    SumUp Inc.
    I particularly wanted a reader that had a screen (so the customer could see the amount being paid) and one that offered chip and pin entry as well as contactless. Some of the other providers I looked at didn't have those features. I compared the apps also and SumUp's app offered the nicest, and most easy-to-use, overall experience.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    PayPal
    There is no contract, there is no monthly cost. The only cost is the upfront purchase of the equipment and the swipe fees, which are quite low.
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    SumUp Inc.
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    Scalability
    PayPal
    Have not run into any limitations as of yet, with 500 SKUs entered and counting.
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    Professional Services
    PayPal
    Everything about this solution is great, I really can't think of a single complaint. There is even a Phone App so you can check in on your sales remotely.
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    SumUp Inc.
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    Return on Investment
    PayPal
    • PayPal Here has allowed us to have a retail presence when we are away from our home location.
    • We have sold literally millions of dollars in merchandise at events over the last several years that we otherwise would not have been able to.
    • The only negative about PayPal Here is that we did not implement it sooner.
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    SumUp Inc.
    • Satisfactory
    • High approval
    • Low risk of fraud
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