iZettle vs. Square vs. SumUp
It is a close race between the most popular mobile card readers in the UK. Check out this comparison to find the one that fits your needs.
Card machines
Square Terminal review: card machine and POS in one affordable device
Square Terminal is both a card machine and POS system with a touchscreen, but how does it work and is it sufficient?
Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs
We've carefully selected the 7 best card terminals for UK- and London-based cab drivers, private hire taxis and fleet owners.
Short-term card machine rental vs. buying a card reader
Card terminal hire for short periods can cost more than buying a card reader upfront, so why still consider it?
Worldpay or Payzone? Similar services, not the same strengths
Is Payzone or Worldpay best? Their terminals and payment solutions are similar, but their pros and cons are very different.
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Point of sale for hospitality
Best 5 iPad POS systems UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our 2020 comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
POS system feature list: 50 to consider
What are the most important POS functions in a till system? We list the top 50 POS features businesses should consider.
6 best POS systems for cafes and coffee shops in the UK
What's the best cafe POS system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.
Compare card readers
Square vs. iZettle vs. SumUp: compare UK’s 3 best card readers
Our iZettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.
5 best card machines for small businesses in the UK
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top 5 card machines to help you compare options.
iZettle or SumUp: subtle differences, so which is the superior deal?
Which is best: SumUp or iZettle card reader? The subtle differences in fees and POS apps are deciding factors for a small business.
POS for retail
Best 5 iPad POS systems UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our 2020 comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
Hike POS review: affordable, standard retail POS for iPad, PC and Mac
Hike is a pretty standard POS system for retailers, but has an edge over alternatives: it works on PC and Mac as well as iPad. Is it worth the cost?
POS system feature list: 50 to consider
What are the most important POS functions in a till system? We list the top 50 POS features businesses should consider.
Vend POS review UK: top-end retail POS at a reasonable price
Solid and usable, Vend has a lot to offer retail stores. It offers many features from its highly user-friendly interface.
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?
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?
PayPal Virtual Terminal review: a complicated price for phone payments
PayPal Virtual Terminal is easy to use for phone payments. The fees are high for small businesses - is the service worth it?
Cardholder not present payments
How to take payments over the phone
Taking payments over the phone is important for many businesses in the UK, but how do you actually do it?
Worldpay vs. PayPal virtual terminal: what’s best for phone payments?
Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.
Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best providers
What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.
Is it safe to take payments over the phone?
How safe are phone payments? Generally quite safe. We cover the most important ways to protect yourself from card fraud.
