Square vs PayPal Small Order Fee Calculator
See how zero fixed cent fees on Square AU beat fixed $0.30 per-order charges on low-ticket items under $35.
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Square Australia
$144.00/mo
$1,728/year estimated fees
2.2% + A$0.00 base — Australian service providers wanting flat 2.2% online invoicing with zero fixed cent fee
PayPal Australia
$261.00/mo
$3,132/year estimated fees
2.6% + A$0.30 base — Australian online retailers offering PayPal Pay in 4
12-month difference
Square Australia saves you $1,404 per year at this volume.
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Common questions
Is Square Australia cheaper than PayPal Australia?
Under our baseline scenario, Square Australia costs $144.00/month while PayPal Australia costs $261.00/month—making Square Australia cheaper by $1404 over 12 months. Adjust your own volume in the interactive calculator above to check your exact break-even point.
What hidden fees change the Square Australia vs PayPal Australia winner?
See how zero fixed cent fees on Square AU beat fixed $0.30 per-order charges on low-ticket items under $35.