Payrexx card reader review 2026: tap to pay fees and rating
One of the few SoftPOS providers that accept TWINT. In the Swiss market that is the decisive difference, comparable to girocard in Germany. The rate drops significantly on the Premium plan. No iOS: 'For now, Tap to Pay from Payrexx is only available for Android devices.'
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Payrexx offers Payrexx Tap to Pay (SoftPOS) for iOS + Android. Transaction fee: from 0.95%; monthly fee: 4 EUR/mo.. Security certification: PCI DSS. Available in: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, EU markets.
Payrexx terms in full
| Product name | Payrexx Tap to Pay (SoftPOS) |
|---|---|
| Provider type | Pure SoftPOS |
| Headquarters | Switzerland (Thun) |
| Founded | n/a |
| Platforms | Android (8.1+, NFC, Google Mobile Services); explicitly not iOS |
| Certification | PCI DSS Level 1 |
| Transaction fee | Premium: 0.95% + 0.15 EUR on Swiss debit cards; InStore and Free plans: 1.65% + 0.15 EUR on debit and credit cards; TWINT 1.30% |
| Monthly fee | 4 EUR/month for each additional active Android device; 30 days free |
| Setup cost | n/a |
| Contract term | k.A. |
| Cards accepted | Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay |
| PIN entry on screen | n/a |
| Transaction limit | n/a |
| Target customers | Micro businesses and SMEs in Switzerland |
| Available markets | Switzerland, Liechtenstein, EU markets |
| Website | payrexx.com |
| Data source | Open primary source ↗ |
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Frequently asked questions
Payrexx tap to pay: do I need any extra hardware?
No. Payrexx is a pure SoftPOS provider — the app turns a phone you already own into the card reader, and there is no terminal to buy or rent. Supported platforms: iOS + Android.
Which countries is Payrexx available in?
By our records: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, EU markets. Availability changes, and the date above the table is when we last checked.