Paid for Stripe review
A flexible Stripe-based mobile POS for contactless payments, links, QR codes, and subscriptions.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Paid for Stripe is a mobile point-of-sale application for businesses accepting in-person payments through Stripe. It is suited to market stalls, food vans, salons, tradespeople, performers, and other mobile or service businesses. Compatible iPhones and NFC-enabled Android phones can accept contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets without additional hardware. Optional Bluetooth and internet-connected Stripe card readers are also supported.
The pricing structure is usage-based rather than a recurring software subscription. The published plan shows no monthly fees and no setup fees, while Paid advertises a 0.99% usage fee. Stripe processing fees apply separately. The app also supports payment links and QR-code payments, which gives businesses alternatives when customers are not paying directly at the phone. Payout timing is controlled by Stripe and varies by region; instant payouts are available only in supported regions.
Its feature set extends beyond basic card acceptance. Businesses can create product catalogs with predefined items and prices, apply tips and taxes, pass fees through, manage team members with roles and permissions, keep customer records, and run recurring subscriptions and billing. Offline card payments are available when the connection drops, and integrations include Stripe, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace. Paid for Stripe fits businesses that want mobile acceptance with broader payment and billing tools. Businesses seeking payment processing independent of Stripe, or a platform outside iOS and Android, should consider an alternative.
Paid for Stripe pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Tap to Pay works on iPhone and NFC-enabled Android phones
- Offline payments, recurring billing, payment links, and QR codes
- No monthly or setup fees, with optional Stripe card readers
- Where it doesn't
- Stripe processing fees apply separately from Paid's usage fee
- Payout timing varies by region and is controlled by Stripe
- Requires iOS or Android and Stripe for payment processing
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