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Card reader
Set up shop and
start selling fast.
Our flexible card reader works quickly and seamlessly with your in-store setup. Pair with the point-of-sale app on a smartphone or tablet for all the features you need.
A card reader that speeds up checkout
Process payments in seconds
Setup is fast and checkout is efficient, so you can take payments quickly.
Simple Set-up
Get the PayPal Zettle app on your mobile device, sync with your card reader, and start selling.
Just $29 for your first card reader
That’s a one-time-only cost.1 Add additional card readers for $79.
Let them pay
their favorite way
Accept card and contactless payments easily.
Everything a card reader should be and more
Lightning fast
Powers on in 2 seconds
Contactless payment in 5 seconds
Pricing with no surprises
No long-term commitment, no monthly fee. Get access to your money in minutes through your PayPal balance.2
Transaction fee
Card reader
PayPal Zettle app
Fees are subject to change.
“We just needed a point-of-sale system that was streamlined, fast, and easy for us to train someone within 10 minutes. Zettle by PayPal is so simple. I just put the card reader in front of a customer and they get how it works.”
PayPal Zettle really provided that solution because it is so simple. I just put the card reader out in front of the customer and they get how it works.”
How to set up your card reader
One app to do it all
Our point-of-sale software gives you the features you need to accept payments instantly on your phone, streamline checkout, easily manage inventory, and efficiently track sales metrics—all in one place.
The difference is in the details
No long-term commitment, no monthly fee. And you’re connected straight out of the box with a preloaded SIM card. Get access to your money in minutes through your PayPal balance.2
| Card Reader | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware cost | $29 for your first card reader1 Additional card readers $79 each | $199 |
| Monthly subscription for POS app | ||
| Extra hardware or devices needed to run POS app | Yes—mobile phone or tablet with iOS/Android to connect via Bluetooth | No |
| Weight | 4.6 ounces (130 grams) | 7.4 ounces (210 grams) |
Customize your POS system
Once you have your card reader, make your POS system fit your business with accessories like receipt printers or barcode scanners. Or if you need a fuller setup for your storefront counter, check out our ready-made store kits.
Zettle Dock 2
Locks your card reader into place and charges in dock.
Zettle Stand 360
Props up and rotates your iPad to view from all angles.
Barcode Scanner
Reads labels with digital precision at lightning speed.
New
Accept contactless payments with your phone
Start accepting contactless payments with your phone and the PayPal Zettle app. No extra fees or hardware.
Frequently asked questions
The PayPal Zettle card reader is a portable point-of-sale system that lets you accept debit and credit card payments from just about anywhere.
More about our POS system
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