Paid for Stripe

What Paid for Stripe is

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 suits

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.

Getting started

1. Install Paid for Stripe on an Android or iOS phone.
2. Connect an existing Stripe account or create one in the app.
3. Choose Tap to Pay or connect a Bluetooth card reader.
4. Set up products in the reusable catalog if needed.
5. Accept payments by card, payment link, or QR code.

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.