Paid for Stripe turns an Android or iOS phone into a card terminal connected to a Stripe account. It supports Tap to Pay for contactless cards and digital wallets without a separate reader, and users can optionally connect a Bluetooth card reader. Checkout can use products from a reusable catalog, with options for tips, tax and passing processing fees to customers. Payments can also be collected through links or QR codes, and recurring payments are supported. Account owners can add team members, set roles and manage permissions. Payments go to the connected Stripe account; Stripe pays funds to the user’s bank on its regular schedule, with instant payouts available in supported regions. The site says card data is encrypted end-to-end and is not stored on the device. The free plan has no subscription or setup charge, and the app charges when a payment is accepted. Its listed charge is 0.99% per transaction in addition to Stripe’s standard fees. The app is presented for mobile and service businesses including beauticians, drivers, musicians, stallholders, food vans, cleaners and tradespeople.
Who it is for
It suits mobile and service businesses that want to take payments through a phone and an existing Stripe account. Teams can use its role and permission controls, while businesses can choose contactless payments, links or QR codes.
What is good
- Tap to Pay works without extra hardware
- Accepts cards, wallets, links and QR codes
- Reusable product catalog supports checkout
- Includes team roles and permissions
- No subscription or setup fees
What to know first
- Adds a 0.99% fee per transaction
- Stripe’s standard fees also apply
- Instant payouts are available only in supported regions
Verdict
Paid for Stripe offers phone-based checkout with contactless payments and several other collection options. The app is free to use, but transactions carry its listed fee in addition to Stripe’s standard fees.
Get started with Paid for Stripe
- Install Paid for Stripe on an Android or iOS phone.
- Connect an existing Stripe account or create one in the app.
- Choose Tap to Pay or connect a Bluetooth card reader.
- Set up products in the reusable catalog if needed.
- Accept payments by card, payment link, or QR code.
Questions about Paid for Stripe
Is Paid for Stripe free?
Yes. The app has no monthly subscription, setup fees, or hidden charges. It charges 0.99% per transaction in addition to Stripe’s standard fees.
Which phones does it support?
Paid for Stripe is available on Android and iOS.
Do I need a card reader?
No. Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android accepts contactless cards and digital wallets without extra hardware. A Bluetooth card reader is also an option.
Where do payments go?
Payments go into the Stripe account connected to the app. Stripe pays funds out to the user’s bank on its regular payout schedule, with instant payouts available in supported regions.
Which payment methods can I accept?
The app supports contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, digital wallets, payment links, and QR codes.
Who handles payment or merchant-account problems?
The app’s help center says Stripe handles payment and merchant-account issues.
Paid for Stripe plans and pricing
All plansCompared on mobile payment processing software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Reader required
- No
- Tap to Pay
- Yes
- Offline payments
- Yes
- Payout timing
- instant
- Payment methods
- contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, digital wallets, payment links, QR codes
- Recurring payments
- Yes
