Is the Square Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
You can also find our comparison of all the best card machines here.
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Square Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest: The Basics
| Square Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Payment Company Name | Square | Tyl by NatWest |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Square Reader | Click Here To Buy The PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest |
Square Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Square Reader compared to the PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest and how much each charge you to use them.
You can also see if either qualify as one of the 7 Cheapest Card Readers.
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| Square Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £19 | Monthly Rental Fee |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | £9.99 |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.50% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.50% |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.75% | 1.50% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.4% + 25p for UK cards 2.5% + 25p for non-UK cards | 1.50% |
| Contract Required | No | Yes |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | No |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | Next Buisness Day or Instant Option for 1% Fee | Next Business Day |
Square Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Reviews
Does the Square Reader or the PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Square Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 2,290 | 1,267 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 10,300 | 19 |
| Android App Rating | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 213,000 | 14 |
Square Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Accepted Cards
Both the Square Reader and PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Square Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Accept Visa | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Mastercard | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Amex | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Union Pay | No | Yes |
| Accept JCB | No | Yes |
| Accept Discover | No | Yes |
Square Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Features
Square Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | No |
| Built-In Printer | No | Yes |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | No | No |
Square Reader Features
- Chip and PIN and contactless card reader
- 24/7 fraud prevention and payment dispute management at no extra cost
- Get money in your bank account as soon as the next working day, or instantly for a fee
- Packs a powerful battery in a pocket-sized POS
- Square Reader stays connected to your device
PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Features
- Powered by Android 10
- Cortex-A53, 1,4GHZ
- 3.8V, 2000 mAh battery
- 4-inch IPS colour display
- 4G + WiFi + Bluetooth
- 0.3MP fixed focus rear camera, optional 2/5MP
- Optional bases for charging and printing
- PCI PTS 6.x SRED
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