Paid for Stripe vs Zeller

Paid for Stripe turns an Android or iOS phone into a card terminal for payments that go to a connected Stripe account. Tap to Pay supports contactless cards and digital wallets without a separate reader, and users may also connect a Bluetooth card reader. Checkout can draw from a reusable product catalog, accept tips, add tax, pass processing fees to customers, or collect payment through links and QR codes; recurring payments are also listed. Account owners can add team members, assign roles, and manage permissions. Stripe pays funds to the user's bank on its regular payout schedule, with instant payouts available in supported regions. The app is presented for mobile and service businesses such as beauticians, drivers, musicians, stallholders, food vans, cleaners, and tradespeople. The listed plan is free, with no monthly or setup fees and no hidden fees; the app charges 0.99% per transaction in addition to Stripe's standard fees. The site says card data is encrypted end-to-end and not stored on the device.

Zeller combines business payments, accounts, cards, invoicing, and financial reporting in a platform for businesses. Its POS includes item and inventory management, receipt and kitchen docket printing, discounts, refunds, and real-time sales reporting. Businesses can create and send unlimited online invoices without a monthly subscription fee, or use a browser-based virtual terminal to key in card payments and create free payment links. Listed in-person rates are 1.3% for Visa and Mastercard and 1.99% for other cards. The POS software and Business Account, app, and dashboard are each listed at free; POS use requires a Zeller Terminal and transaction fees apply. Zeller also lists Expense Cards at £5 a month (first card free) and a terminal at £99, paid once, excluding VAT. Kitchen display, tabs, table mapping, inventory tracking, and complex order routing are marked as coming soon. The service is available on Android, iOS, and web, with 24/7 phone, email, and SMS support.