Card machines
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.
Zettle Terminal review: sleek, mobile all-in-one card machine with receipt printer
Zettle Terminal is an elegant touchscreen card machine with POS software and a SIM card. We tested the features and judge if it's worth the cost.
Point of sale for hospitality
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?
Square for Restaurants review: plain interface, but efficient EPOS
The Square for Restaurants app looks very plain, perhaps too simple for the monthly cost? We find out by testing the software.
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.
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
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?
6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK
What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.
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
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.
What are recurring payments? Definition, types and suitable use cases
What are the definition and types of recurring payments? Direct Debit or Credit, standing orders and CPA - what are they used for?
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.