PayPal Here is a “pay as you sell” payment processing and tracking software. It allows you to accept payments for your business via credit card, debit card, invoice, cash or check, all while on-the-go. We compiled PayPal Here user reviews from our website and around the web and determined that it has a mix of positive and negative ratings. We also shared its available pricing options.
Want to know the top mobile payment software for small business? Read our PayPal Here alternatives guide.
Summary of User Reviews
What PayPal Here Does Well
Users who gave PayPal Here a positive review said that they like the many payment options it offers, how easy it is to use, and how quickly payments are reflected in their accounts.
What PayPal Here Does Not Do Well
Users who gave PayPal Here a negative review cited issues with funds being withheld when transactions exceeded a certain amount. They added that customer service reps are not able to provide a clear explanation or solution to the problem.
Most Helpful Positive User Review
“PayPal Here has the best payment method in history. Its platform has a lot of possibility to send payments from anywhere and without any restrictions. It is really positive that when a payment is sent, the other person receives it in a matter of seconds. This has been a total trend in my company for the amount of insurmountable payments I have made to my employees.”
– Paula Rodriguez
Most Helpful Negative User Review
“If there are significant volumes of your transactions going through PayPal, it may be best to look at alternatives. The holds they place on certain amounts can be frustrating and difficult to understand, and the accounting for PayPal transactions can get complex depending on how the reporting ‘feels like working’ that particular day.”
– Tyler Hakesley
PayPal Here Pricing
Signing up for a PayPal Here account and downloading the PayPal Here app are free, but it requires users to purchase card readers to use the account*. Fees are charged for every accepted payment — US card swipe (2.7%/swipe), Key in cards (3.5% + $0.15), Invoice (2.9% + $0.30), and Cross-border transfers (1.5%).
PayPal Here Features
Check out the list below of some of PayPal Here’s features.
- Account Customization
- Manage Inventory
- Run Sales Reports
- Authorization of Users
- Tax Calculation
- Apply Discounts
- Add Tips
- Generate Reports
Helpful Mobile Payments Resources
5 Best Mobile Credit Card Processing Options for 2018 — Mobile credit card processing lets you process credit card payments on-the-go using a mobile credit card reader connected to your smartphone or tablet. Here, we compared five of the top mobile credit card processing providers that cover a full range of mobile payments options for small businesses.
Best Payment Gateway for Small Business 2017: Stripe vs. PayPal vs. Authorize.Net — Payment gateways are the middlemen that connect your eCommerce shopping cart to your payment processor to enable online credit card payments. In this guide, we list three companies who covered the range for small businesses in terms of security, ease-of-use, payment processing options, and price.
How to Accept Credit Card Payments: In-Store, Online & Mobile — Accepting credit card payments is proven to increase in-store sales and is absolutely necessary for businesses selling online. If you’re searching for the right credit card processing solution, this guide shows you how to accept credit cards anywhere.
PayPal Here FAQ
Do I need an internet connection to use PayPal Here card readers?
Yes. An internet connection is necessary to process a payment transaction.
Do my customers need a PayPal account to make a payment?
No. With PayPal Here, customers can pay you via debit and credit card, check, and cash, as well as mobile payment solutions such as Apple Pay and Android Wallet.
PayPal Here Overview Video
This video provides a brief overview on how PayPal Here can help users achieve a smart and convenient payment experience for their customers.
Popular Integrations
When choosing a mobile payment solution, it’s important that the software integrates with other applications your business is currently using. Here is a list of some of PayPal Here’s popular integrations:
- WooCommerce
- Hike POS
- GitHub
Top PayPal Here Alternatives
Not sure if PayPal Here is the right fit for you? Read our reviews of all top mobile payments providers or check out one of these three PayPal Here competitors.
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Paula Rodriguez
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Paypal Here has the best payment method in history, its platform has a lot of possibility to send payments from anywhere and without any restrictions. It is really positive that when a payment is sent, the other person receives it in a matter of seconds. This has been a total trend in my company for the amount of insurmountable payments I have made to my employees.
In Paypal Here you should reduce the high restriction that you have with credit cards, since many accounts are blocked daily for no reason.
Nothing at all, since I implemented Paypal Here, has fulfilled everything promised.
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Cynthia Manietta
Review SourceOrganic
Take big cuts from any profits
Ffix the problem
GOSH.. I bought a silly PayPal card reader and it doesn’t work unless you have signed up for a business account.. ie sending PayPal all the business documents/ proof if identity which I did this days ago.. and still i cant get it to work.. called the help line and was told it will work in 4-5 hours.. and nope.. its not. does anyone have any experience with a square card reader.. as I think i have to buy one today.. cause PayPal suck!!!
Review SourceOrganic
Tyler Hakesley, CPA
Review SourceFitSmallBusiness invited user to leave a review and offered a nominal gift card as a thank you.
PayPal offers a great solution for businesses to collect credit card payments without requiring the use of an external payment processor like Stripe which can be complex to setup, or a physical card reader.
If there are significant volumes of your transactions going through PayPal, it may be best to look at alternatives. The holds they place on certain amounts can be frustrating and difficult to understand, and the accounting for PayPal transactions can get complex depending on how the reporting “feels like working” that particular day.
I wish I had known about the additional holds and road blocks to be placed on my transactions automatically after a certain level of sales.
Review SourceFitSmallBusiness invited user to leave a review and offered a nominal gift card as a thank you.
Ben
Review SourceOrganic
Nothing. They are the worst
Everything.
Fees are not what they advertise, they are much higher. They hold your money for a very long time, and then only let you withdraw $1k every 30 days.
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Joan andrews
Review SourceOrganic
I’m not sure any more what they do well. They have decreased so much with their customer support. It’s like we don’t rate any more.
I had a resolution that required attention and they didn’t look at because tbey were actually involved themselves. Like it was their company. Talk about conflict of interest.
I’ll think twice about using them any more, so untrustworthy.
As above
Yes. I wish I had this time. They were good some time ago. Not sure what has happened.
Review SourceOrganic