Zettle by PayPal POS free plan

Zettle by PayPal, now PayPal Point of Sale, is a point of sale app for small sellers. It has no monthly or setup fees, and its card reader costs $29 for the first one.

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Zettle by PayPal POS free plan is a marketing and sales perk from Zettle by PayPal, offering no monthly or setup fees, for startups in the US, no funding required.

Value: No monthly or setup fees
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Zettle by PayPal POS free plan

PayPal Point of Sale, formerly Zettle, has no monthly or setup fees.
The first card reader costs $29 and extra readers cost $79 each.
Card-present transactions are charged at 2.29% + $0.09 per transaction, and manual card entry at 3.49% + $0.09.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: United States
Recurring / expiry: No monthly fee with no time limit.
Other requirements: Card readers are bought separately. Every card payment carries a per-transaction fee.

How to claim

How to apply for Zettle by PayPal POS free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up for PayPal Point of Sale from the pricing page.

Good to know: Plans read on paypal.com/us/business/pos-system/pricing on October 29, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Zettle by PayPal advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

If you don't qualify

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Questions

Zettle by PayPal POS free plan: common questions

What do you get with Zettle by PayPal POS free plan?

Zettle by PayPal POS free plan offers no monthly or setup fees. PayPal Point of Sale, formerly Zettle, has no monthly or setup fees. The first card reader costs $29 and extra readers cost $79 each. Card-present transactions are charged at 2.29% + $0.09 per transaction, and manual card entry at 3.49% + $0.09.

Who qualifies for Zettle by PayPal POS free plan?

Zettle by PayPal POS free plan is for startups in the US, no funding required. Card readers are bought separately. Every card payment carries a per-transaction fee.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Zettle by PayPal POS free plan?

No. Zettle by PayPal POS free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Zettle by PayPal POS free plan?

How long do I have to use Zettle by PayPal POS free plan, and does it expire?

No monthly fee with no time limit.

Is Zettle by PayPal POS free plan available outside the US?

Zettle by PayPal POS free plan is available in the US.

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