Is the Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 vs Barclaycard Flex better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
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Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 vs Barclaycard Flex: The Basics
| Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Payment Company Name | Zettle By Paypal | Barclaycard |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 | Click Here To Buy The Barclaycard Flex |
Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 vs Barclaycard Flex: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 compared to the Barclaycard Flex 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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| Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £29 | Monthly Rental Fee |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | £15 |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.60% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 1.60% |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.75% | 1.60% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.75% | 1.60% |
| Contract Required | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | No |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 1 – 2 business days | Next Banking Day |
Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 vs Barclaycard Flex Reviews
Does the Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 or the Barclaycard Flex have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 4,115 | 3,158 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.6 | No Rating |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 10,400 | No Reviews |
| Android App Rating | 3.9 | No Rating |
| Number of Android Reviews | 42,600 | No Reviews |
Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 vs Barclaycard Flex Accepted Cards
Both the Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 and Barclaycard Flex accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 | Barclaycard Flex | |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Accept JCB | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Discover | Yes | Yes |
Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 vs Barclaycard Flex Features
Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | No |
| Built-In Printer | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | No | No |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | No | No |
Zettle By Paypal Card Reader 2 Features
- Accept most major cards and contactless
- Set up fast, sell straight away
- Charge quickly for all-day battery
- PCI-certified device
- Works with a range of POS apps
- Appointment booking or large-scale table management
- Automate bookkeeping with leading cloud accounting platforms
Barclaycard Flex Features
- Take payments in store or on-the-go using chip and PIN or contactless
- Virtual payments over the phone and by post
- Switches between Bluetooth, GPRS, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks
- Flexible pricing
- Accept up to 700 sales a day on a full charge
- Lightweight yet durable 320g
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