2024-09-06
observed between 2023-02-24 and 2024-09-06
Introduces tiered fees: Advanced 1.25%, Pro 1.4%
observed 2024-09-06 pricing page pricepackagingproduct from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-15
Pricing › Fintech and payments › GoCardless vs PayPal
GoCardless vs PayPal pricing
What GoCardless and PayPal each publish about pricing, every dated change on their own pages, and what government buyers paid. Side by side, each line with its source.
GoCardless
GoCardless publishes pricing at gocardless.com/pricing (as of PriceTape's capture on 2026-10-15).
Changes on their pages
2023-02-24
observed between 2021-01-01 and 2023-02-24
Triples high-value transaction fee to 0.3%
observed 2023-02-24 pricing page pricepackagingproduct from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-15
2021-01-01
observed between 2019-02-06 and 2021-01-01
Raises Standard fee cap to £4, splits Pro/Custom tiers
observed 2021-01-01 pricing page pricepackagingcommercial motion from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-15
2020-07-21
observed between 2019-04-14 and 2020-07-21
Publishes USA self-serve pricing; adds $25/$75 add-ons
observed 2020-07-21 pricing page pricecommercial motionpackaging from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-15
Government contracts
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITEDawarded 2025-09-05
239,486.80 GBP
Contracts Finder "awardedValue" for this notice, as the notice states it
awardedseats not stated
Source: www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3740c5ec-8237-4299-98ac-56f08f981ff6
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCYawarded 2024-06-19
112,582 GBP
Contracts Finder "awardedValue" for this notice, as the notice states it
awardedseats not stated
Source: www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc18fe30-4290-444e-844f-eecad7a6357e
London Universities Purchasing Consortiumawarded 2023-08-01
81,700 GBP
Contracts Finder "awardedValue" for this notice, as the notice states it
awardedseats not stated
Source: www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffdc307-62f8-4ac6-a941-9adf290d1aeb
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITEDawarded 2023-04-03
250,000 GBP
Contracts Finder "awardedValue" for this notice, as the notice states it
awardedseats not stated
Source: www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/342bd2dd-2616-4dfc-b9dd-8b79c25c2ddb
South Kesteven District Councilawarded 2022-12-30
34,800 GBP
Contracts Finder "awardedValue" for this notice, as the notice states it
awardedseats not stated
Source: www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e982f320-945c-4fda-814c-8947110dd144
PayPal
PayPal publishes pricing at www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/merchant-fees (as of PriceTape's capture on 2026-10-15).
Changes on their pages
2026-10-01
observed between 2022-04-07 and 2026-10-01
Reprices APMs to 5.99%, Adds Crypto & Bill Pay Fees
observed 2026-10-01 pricing page pricepackagingproduct from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-03
2022-04-07
observed between 2022-01-15 and 2022-04-07
Drops AmEx fee exemptions, adds 1.50% intl surcharge
observed 2022-04-07 pricing page pricepackagingproduct from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-03
2021-10-25
observed between 2021-03-22 and 2021-10-25
Raises Venmo/Checkout Fee to 3.49%, Publishes 2.59% APM Rate
observed 2021-10-25 pricing page pricepackagingcommercial motion from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-03
2020-04-22
observed between 2019-01-03 and 2020-04-22
Raises currency conversion fee 2.5%→3.0%, cuts refund return
observed 2020-04-22 pricing page pricepackaging from an archived copy on the record since 2026-10-03