BriizPay vs PayPal
PayPal's standard online checkout costs 2.9% plus 30p per payment. BriizPay payment links go bank to bank for a flat monthly fee.
PayPal rates checked September 2026 from published pricing. BriizPay prices shown live.
| PayPal | BriizPay |
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| Hardware: None for online; Zettle reader for in-person | Hardware: none, customers pay with their own phone |
| Contract: None (pay-as-you-go) | Contract: none, pay by the month |
| Settlement: To PayPal balance; bank withdrawal typically 1 to 2 days | Settlement: bank to bank over Faster Payments, typically in seconds |
| WooCommerce: plugin available | WooCommerce: plugin available |
A month at £5000.00 of takings
Take £5000.00 across 200 payments in a month (average sale £25). With PayPal at 2.9% + 30p, that month costs about £205.00. On BriizPay, the cheapest plan at that volume is Growth at £49.99, a saving of £155.01 every month, and the fee stays flat as your takings grow.
Steady-state comparison at the volume stated; your first 3 BriizPay payments are free on top. Run your own numbers.
What PayPal offers that BriizPay does not
- Card acceptance. BriizPay payments run over Open Banking bank transfer; card support is on the roadmap and not live yet.
- Buyers can pay from a PayPal balance, and buyer protection is a draw for online sales.
Common questions
Is BriizPay cheaper than PayPal for payment links?
Usually by a wide margin. PayPal's 2.9% + 30p on a £100 payment costs £3.20; on £5,000 of monthly payments it is over £200. A BriizPay plan is a flat monthly fee with payments included.