# PayPal Here : Point of Sale — Credit Card Reader & Register > Mobile point-of-sale app for accepting card payments and managing business transactions. (iPhone/iPad app by PayPal, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-here-point-of-sale/id607485062 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PayPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283646712) - Category: Business, Finance - Price: Free - Rating: 4.58/5 from 2,188 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 228 MB - Languages: English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2013-03-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-here-point-of-sale/id607485062/reviews.md ## What is PayPal Here? New users can no longer sign-up for the service. The newest in-store solution is now available in the AppStore as PayPal Zettle. Get paid on your iPhone®, iPod® or iPad® with our free app and a card reader that’s right for your business. Accept credit and debit cards, send invoices, track cash and check payments. It’s only 2.7% per US card swipe, chip or contactless transaction. No long-term contracts, commitments or monthly fees. WHY PAYPAL HERE? • More options, more business: gives your customers the flexibility to pay how they want. • All in one: PayPal Here™ is part of our trusted suite of business payment solutions, helping you manage all your in-person, online and mobile payments through one central account. • Help when you need it: You can contact us directly from the app, by phone at 877-569-1136 or by visiting www.paypal.com/here START GETTING PAID: 1) Download the app 2) Choose the card reader that’s right for your business PayPal Mobile Card Reader – Accepts magnetic stripe cards – Connects with your phone or tablet audio jack PayPal Chip Card Reader – Accepts chip cards, NFC payments like Apple Pay™ and magnetic swipe cards – Reduce liability for certain types of fraud – Connects via Bluetooth SECURE PAYMENTS: PayPal Here uses an encrypted card reader, backed by our best-in-class risk-management and fraud protection. All payments go right into your account for secure, reliable, and easy transaction processing. GET YOUR MONEY FAST: Payments processed with PayPal Here are transferred to your account usually in minutes. With the PayPal Debit card, you can access your funds at thousands of ATM’s nationwide, plus get 1% cash back on all eligible debit card purchases. DETAILS: • Get a free app and PayPal Mobile Card Reader • Invest in the PayPal Chip Card Reader to accept chip cards, contactless (like Apple Pay™), traditional swipe payments – all in one device. • Pay only 2.7% per swipe, chip or contactless transaction for all major US credit cards including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover • Let customers quick-pick a standard tip or enter their own • Manage and view your sales history • Text and email custom receipts • Add multiple users on one device ## Key features - Accept credit and debit cards - Send invoices - Track cash and check payments - Mobile card reader integration - Secure payment processing - Sales history management - Custom receipt sending ## What do users think of PayPal Here? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and easy to use - 🔒 Secure payment processing - 💳 Convenient card reader - 💰 Timely fund transfers - 📊 Detailed transaction records **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🔌 Connectivity issues with card reader - ⏱️ Slow transaction processing - 💳 Unreliable card reader performance - 🤔 Confusing UI/UX changes **Commonly reported bugs** - Price buttons moving unexpectedly during transactions - Inconsistent behavior when processing partial cash payments - Tip options not always visible or functioning properly - Transactions sometimes merging or duplicating unexpectedly **Most requested features** - Ability to save and reuse custom item lists - Option to apply discounts to individual line items - Improved inventory management features - Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities - Seamless integration of customer information ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-here-point-of-sale/id607485062/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Nope *2022-10-08, version 4.4.0* I was using PayPal, not a lot because I didn’t order that much, but the last Time I used it (Jun2022), they said they payment didn’t go through, so paid for my order by credit card…and later that day I got an email from PayPal that my payments had gone through….so I ended up paying for purchase twice and when I sent them an email they said I had to go thru the seller, which was on a Walmart market sight, Walmart said they weren’t responsible for PayPal’s charge, and so I haven’t gotten my money back to this day….someone has a payment but no purchase so they should know that the money should be return. Anyway I’m not using PayPal anymore ### 1/5 — Freezes frequently and won’t allow item edits *2022-06-13, version 4.4.0* Paypal has been my go to point of sale for a long time. My business is seasonal. For the last 3 summers (since I upgraded to the touch pay credit card module, the app crashes or freezes in the middle of transactions, if I try to edit my items, it will also freeze or crash. Twice this summer, it froze in the middle of service and actually married two separate customers transactions, so I lost money on those. Luckily I hand write my tickets and check against PP. the constant freezing and crashing of this app is wholly inconvenient, and I’ve lost faith in PayPal’s overall system. ### 5/5 — Really satisfied !! *2022-04-15, version 4.4.0* I have not had problems with the “free” card reader or PayPal, just an occasional declined card, which had nothing to do with PayPal. Will look into a new reader to keep up with the latest technology before this reader has problems. Keep up the great work !! Thanks. ### 5/5 — PayPal reader and app worked for years *2022-03-26, version 4.4.0* Cheaper than anything my bank offered. Have access to my money that second Very happy with the app and several different readers. Used for years. Few times I had technical issues I could talk to a live person and find out is was usually a mistake I was making. Although it was years ago I could only get email support on issues with square, which was to slow for a on location problem. ### 5/5 — PayPal *2021-11-15, version 4.3.8* I’ve been using PayPal for about 17 years for various things. I’ve found that they Provide me with excellent service, no matter which one I use them for. I feel completely safe when paying my bills or allowing my customers to pay me through PayPal. PayPal thank you for keeping my information safe. ### 4/5 — Easy to use but… *2021-08-24, version 4.3.7* I like the ease of use. I would love it if could be improved to better connect customer information with PayPal. When you take the time to add customer information into PayPal Here it doesn’t send that information to PayPal. It would be so helpful if when you type in customer name and address if would be attached to the order then allow you to send product without having to retype the same into PayPal. I have mentioned this in the passed but nothing has changed. ### 5/5 — Very Pleased *2021-08-14, version 4.3.7* I have been using this system for over 3 years now and I have no complaints, however sometimes my card readers don’t work when I’m attempting to cash out my customers. That’s the only issue that I have encountered and it’s a real hassle and a bit embarrassing. ### 2/5 — Frustrating, but it works *2021-06-04, version 4.3.3* Having to constantly sign in gets very tedious. And when you have to do so in the middle of a sale it forgets the previously entered items until you try to complete the transaction, at which time it adds them both together (a $10 sale suddenly becomes a $20 sale), and is EXTREMELY difficult to remove the previous items. That being said, it does complete sales, and puts the money into your PayPal account, so it’s got that going in its favor. ### 5/5 — Works great now *2021-04-15, version 4.3.2* Have been having issues with this app running extremely sluggish on my iPad 7, it takes quite a while to respond to touch. I came here to leave a bad review but notice there was an update. I installed the update and it’s running better now. ### 2/5 — Becoming a love hate relationship *2021-03-29, version 4.3.1* PayPal equipment was included in the business I bought so I started using it, loved that a debit card came along soon after started using the app, and that fees didn’t seem too big of an issue. BUT, the transaction steps are way to cumbersome when they do NOT have to be! Please PayPal, realize cash transactions should not be more steps than card transactions!! And always having connectivity issues with the card reader is embarrassing! Have tried multiple ways to help this and still an issue...looks like I will have to try something else soon. ## Frequently asked questions about PayPal Here ### What does this app do? This app allows businesses to accept credit and debit card payments directly on their iPhone, iPod, or iPad. It also enables users to send invoices, track cash and check payments, and manage sales history. ### How much does it cost to use? The app itself is free to download. There is a transaction fee of 2.7% per US card swipe, chip, or contactless transaction. There are no long-term contracts, commitments, or monthly fees. ### What are the transaction fees? The fee for processing US card swipes, chips, or contactless transactions is 2.7%. This applies to all major US credit cards, including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. ### What kind of card readers are supported? The app supports two types of card readers: the PayPal Mobile Card Reader, which connects via the audio jack and accepts magnetic stripe cards, and the PayPal Chip Card Reader, which connects via Bluetooth and accepts chip cards, NFC payments like Apple Pay, and magnetic swipe cards. ### How quickly can I access my funds? Payments processed with this app are typically transferred to your account within minutes. With the PayPal Debit card, you can access your funds at ATMs nationwide and receive 1% cash back on eligible debit card purchases. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 4.4.0 — 2021-12-27 Thanks for using PayPal Here. 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