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Lydia Pro rates and more competitive alternatives

Lydia Pro rates and more competitive alternatives

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Launched in 2013, the Lydia payment application now has a dedicated business version: Lydia Pro. Designed to simplify financial transactions, Lydia Pro has established itself as an essential tool for facilitating payments in the professional world. Find out more about Lydia Pro pricing in this article.

How much does Lydia Pro cost?

For payments by credit card or via the Lydia solution, the commission is 1.9% excluding VAT. An additional €0.10 excl. tax is charged per transaction.

Let's say you have an e-commerce business making 470 sales a year, and your average shopping basket is €70. To calculate your annual commissions with Lydia Pro, follow these steps:

  • Calculate total sales: multiply the number of sales by the average basket. Here, 470 sales x €70 = €32,900.

  • Calculate the commission as a percentage: Lydia Pro takes 1.9% of the total amount. So, 1.9% of €32,900 = 0.019 x €32,900 = €625.10.

  • Calculate the fixed commission per sale: Lydia Pro also adds €0.10 per transaction. For 470 sales, this gives 470 x €0.10 = €47.

  • So 625.10 € + 47 € = 672.10 €.

For your e-commerce business with annual sales of €32,900, the commission you'll pay Lydia Pro will be €672.10.

Other Lydia Pro costs

Lydia Pro ne facture no additional charges . Opening, management and closing are entirely free of charge.

Is Lydia Pro free?

The application is free . Fees apply to transactions only. The application does not charge any subscription or installation fees.

What's the cheaper alternative to Lydia Pro?

Hero Checkout is a less expensive alternative to Lydia Pro, with prices up to three times lower than market rates.

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What's the difference between Lydia and Lydia Pro?

Lydia offers a basic payment solution, almost entirely free of charge, ideal for private customers. Lydia Pro, on the other hand, is designed for professionals. It charges a percentage on each transaction.

Lydia Pro: our unfiltered review

Lydia Pro is an application efficient and reliable It's the perfect solution for professionals. However, its cost can be a deterrent, being slightly higher than other options on the market. Among the more affordable alternatives, Hero Checkout stands out for its simplicity and attractive value for money. It offers similar functionality at a lower cost.

Advantages and disadvantages of Lydia Pro

✅ Advantages ✅ 🚫 Disadvantages 🚫
Ease of use + Clear pricing + No hidden charges Commissions + amount No bank card linked to business account

Refunding a customer with Lydia Pro

To reimburse a customer on Lydia Pro, connect to your Lydia Pro management console. If you're on a PC, simply scan the QR code with the application to access your console. Once in the console, easily manage your accounting and perform all necessary actions, including refunds.

Alternatively, you can ask your customer to cancel the payment directly via the Lydia application.

Price comparison of alternatives to Lydia Pro

Solution Recipes
Lydia 1.9% + €0.10 excl. tax per transaction
Hero Competitive rates on request
PayPal 1.4 to 3.4% + €0.25 per transaction
HiPay 2.5 % + 0.25 € par transaction
PayZen 149 excl. VAT opening fee + €14.90 excl. VAT monthly subscription fee
Adyen 1.4 to 3.4% + €0.25 per transaction
Mollie 0.25 + 1.2% to €1 + 2.99% per transaction depending on payment method
Stripe 1.4 % + 0.25 € par transaction

Hero therefore stands out from the crowd in terms of price. And there's more:

  • Flexibility : Hero offers maximum flexibility, allowing your customers to choose payment terms to suit their needs, from 30 to 60 days, or even 3 or 4 instalments.

  • Total safety, zero risk: you get paid directly, and Hero takes care of the entire collection process. No financial risk for you.

  • Generous outstandings up to €20,000: offer your customers the possibility of benefiting from a large outstanding balance, up to €20,000.

  • One-click payment : Simplify the purchasing process with our One Click Checkout feature. Your customers can make payments in a single gesture, without having to take out their card for each transaction, offering a fast, fluid experience.

This makes it an unquestionably excellent alternative to Lydia Pro price list .

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Frequently asked questions

How does Lydia make her money?

Lydia Pro earns a commission of 1.9% + €0.10 excl. tax per transaction.

How do I get Lydia Pro?

Download the Lydia Pro application from the App Store or Google Play.

Écrit par

Valentin Orru

Head of growth

04/06/2025