Card machines
Verifone card machine review: good terminals that fit around your business
Do Verifone terminals live up to the company's global aspirations in the UK? We review the card machines, fees, service and where to get one.
myPOS review: pay-as-you-go card machines with online business account
myPOS card machines give access to payments instantly through an e-money account, but what about costs?
Barclaycard card machine review: a viable merchant service, but not for everyone
Which businesses should consider a Barclaycard card terminal? The costs are worth it for some, but only if the service, payouts and contract suit.
Point of sale for hospitality
Revolut POS review: exceeds expectations for a free café POS system
Revolut's POS app for iPad is basic, with surprising potential. We tested the EPOS and give our opinion of the product and service.
SumUp Point of Sale (formerly Goodtill) review: affordable, not always smooth
The old Goodtill is now SumUp Point of Sale, but does it work well? We tested the POS app, backend and support to discover pros and cons.
Lightspeed Restaurant POS review: above-average app, with some limitations
We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system. Are the features, costs, customer support and user experience enough for restaurants?
Compare card readers
Zettle vs SumUp: cheap card readers, increasingly different services
Which is best: SumUp or Zettle card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.
SumUp vs Square: which is best for face-to-face and online merchants?
Compare Square and SumUp card readers, fees, POS apps and remote payment methods. What's the best one for small UK businesses?
8+ best card machines for small UK businesses compared
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.
POS for retail
SumUp Point of Sale (formerly Goodtill) review: affordable, not always smooth
The old Goodtill is now SumUp Point of Sale, but does it work well? We tested the POS app, backend and support to discover pros and cons.
Epos Now review: tailored POS with hardware for those who can commit
Is Epos Now a good POS system that's worth the contract and fixed monthly cost? We tested the till software and discovered how it really works.
QR codes are replacing barcodes: practical implications for shop owners
Linear barcodes are facing discontinuation, and QR codes will take over. Is this compulsory for UK retail shops? Why and how will it happen?
Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?
Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?
Virtual terminal reviews
Square Virtual Terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square's virtual terminal is cheap, easy to use and requires no commitment. How does it work? Any feature limitations?
Takepayments Virtual Terminal review: decent phone payments, with limitations
Phone payments through Takepayments is not for everyone. We tested it and review fees, features and service - here's what to consider.
Worldpay Virtual Terminal review: does the job, but fees need clarifying
Worldpay's virtual terminal works well, but what are the costs and what can you expect from the service?
Get paid remotely
Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best for small businesses
What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.
How to start accepting Direct Debit payments
Getting accepted on the Direct Debit scheme as a small business is not too complicated with these steps. Here's how to set up and manage it.
Which mobile wallets can a vendor accept on a contactless card machine?
Which contactless digital wallets can be tapped on a card terminal in the UK - and which should merchants accept? Find out how they differ.
What is a contactless payment?
What's the meaning of contactless payment? We look at the definition, technology, options and how they work for all parties.
Business accounts
Monzo Business account review: getting better, but not for everyone
Is a Monzo Business account any good compared with alternatives? We tested the service and review costs, pros and cons of the features.
Starling Bank business account review: real bank for the digital age
Starling Business Account is for sole traders and limited companies in the UK. Is it as good as high street banks? We've tested the service.
“Free” business accounts – what are the hidden costs?
A "free business account" is not truthfully free. We look at the hidden costs that businesses are charged for an account with no monthly fee.