PayPal Point of Sale is a mobile point-of-sale service for iOS and Android devices. Its POS software plan has no monthly or startup fee, while transaction fees apply when a sale is made. The plan combines payment processing with inventory and sales reporting, and a free plan is available. Businesses do not need a separate card reader, and Tap to Pay is supported. Customers can pay with credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, contactless cards, digital wallets, PayPal, or Venmo QR codes. The service also supports recurring payments and provides instant payouts. Offline payments are not supported, so transactions require an active connection. This freemium offering is aimed at businesses that want checkout and basic sales administration on a phone or tablet rather than dedicated point-of-sale hardware. Inventory and reporting are included alongside payment acceptance in the same POS software plan. PayPal Point of Sale is provided through PayPal’s business POS website and supports mobile checkout across the listed payment methods. Its cost structure keeps the software plan free of monthly and startup charges, but each completed sale can incur transaction fees.
Who it is for
It suits businesses using iOS or Android phones or tablets for checkout, inventory, and sales reporting. It is also appropriate for sellers wanting Tap to Pay, instant payouts, recurring payments, and many card, wallet, and PayPal payment options.
What is good
- Available on iOS and Android
- No monthly or startup fee for POS software
- Includes payment processing, inventory, and sales reporting
- Tap to Pay works without a separate reader
- Supports cards, wallets, PayPal, and Venmo QR codes
- Payouts are instant
What to know first
- Transaction fees apply when a sale is made
- Offline payments are not supported
- Mobile platforms are limited to iOS and Android
Verdict
Pick PayPal Point of Sale if you want mobile checkout with inventory and sales reports, no monthly or startup software fee, and broad payment acceptance. Look elsewhere if your business needs offline transactions or platforms beyond iOS and Android.
Get started with PayPal Point of Sale
- Open PayPal’s business POS website
- Use an iOS or Android device
- Choose the POS software plan
- Enable Tap to Pay or accept supported digital payment methods
- Process sales and receive instant payouts
Limits to know first
The POS software plan has no monthly or startup fee, but transaction fees apply to sales. Offline payments are unavailable, so transactions require a connection.
Questions about PayPal Point of Sale
Is PayPal Point of Sale free?
A free plan is available, and the POS software plan has no monthly or startup fee. Transaction fees apply when a sale is made.
Which devices support it?
PayPal Point of Sale is available on iOS and Android.
Do I need a card reader?
No. A separate reader is not required, and Tap to Pay is supported.
What payment methods can customers use?
Supported options include credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, contactless cards, digital wallets, PayPal, and Venmo QR codes.
Does it work offline?
No. Offline payments are not supported.
Are recurring payments available?
Yes. Recurring payments are supported.
PayPal Point of Sale plans and pricing
All plansCompared on mobile payment processing software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Reader required
- No
- Tap to Pay
- Yes
- Offline payments
- No
- Payout timing
- instant
- Payment methods
- credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, contactless cards, digital wallets, PayPal, Venmo QR codes
- Recurring payments
- Yes
