Card machines
Best card machines for self-employed hairdressers, stylists and barbers
We cover the best card machines in the UK for self-employed hairdressers and barbers working with clients on-the-go or in-salon.
PAX A920 terminal: unboxing, presentation and our opinion
Considering the PAX A920 card machine? We got our hands on one, unboxed it, took pictures - and discovered features you should know about.
Takepayments review: short card machine contracts, not for everyone
Previously Payzone, Takepayments offers the shortest contracts around. Does that affect fees, products and quality of service?
Retail Merchant Services review: good card machines, no competitive edge
Retail Merchant Services card machines may be good, but are costs too high for what you get? What makes RMS worthwhile?
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Point of sale for hospitality
TouchBistro review: user-friendly restaurant EPOS with good support
TouchBistro is one of the most user-friendly iPad POS systems available for UK restaurants. Is it right for your food business?
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.
Zettle Food and Drink review: simple POS system for small eateries
How good is the Zettle Food and Drink app for iPad? What does it cost? We tested Zettle's latest POS app for coffee shops, bars and food trucks alike.
Compare card readers
Best card reader with app for iPhone and Android: 6 compared
Compare all credit card readers that work with an iPhone, iPad or Android app in the UK. Which is best - and worth the cost - for a small business?
6 best card machines for small businesses in the UK
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top 6 card machines to help you compare options.
Square vs. Zettle vs. SumUp: compare the UK’s best card readers
Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.
POS for retail
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?
Vend POS review UK: good all-round retail POS at a reasonable price
Solid and usable, Vend has a lot to offer. With its many features and user-friendly interface, should retailers consider it?
Shopify POS review UK: best for unifying online with in-store sales simply
We've tested Shopify POS Pro and Lite and share our insights. Is this the best way for online merchants to sell in-store?
5 best retail POS systems for small shops in the UK
What's the best POS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few are great for small retailers.
Virtual terminal reviews
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?
SumUp Virtual Terminal review: over-the-phone payments from any device
SumUp payments over the phone are easy as pie, but maybe not as suitable as a primary solution as other virtual terminals.
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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.
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?
Can I take credit card payments over the phone? What do UK regulations say?
Are phone payments legal in the UK? What are the regulations for businesses? We explain the key rules governing over-the-phone transactions.
QR code payments – what is it and how does it work?
How do QR codes work for payments? We define and explain QR code payments and discuss how merchants can accept it. Can it compete today?
Business accounts
Wise Business account review: better than a bank account, or just for transfers?
Wise (formerly TransferWise) Business banking is cheap, but what are the limitations? How do currency accounts and international payments work?
6 best business accounts for small companies
Compare the best business accounts for limited companies in the UK. What are the main differences in costs, plans and services?
Cashplus Business Account review: easy to qualify, but service isn’t perfect
Are the Cashplus Bank Business Accounts any good? The loans and credit options are useful, but reviews paint a different picture.