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
myPOS or SumUp? Convenient card machines, different systems
The latest SumUp card machine, SumUp 3G, promises an easy way to accept cards, similar to myPOS Mini that has been [...]
Payzone review: terminals with least commitment and add-ons to sell
Our rating Payzone's 12-month contracts for card machines are short, but terms and pricing typical. Payzone is one [...]
Worldpay card machine review: quality terminals with choice of plans
Our rating Versatile card machine packages from industry-leading payments company. Worldpay is a household name for high street [...]
SumUp 3G review – an uncomplicated card machine
Our rating Standalone, compact device for card payments on the go. Simple to get started, no lock-in and no monthly [...]
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Point of sale for hospitality
POS software comparison UK – the top 5
Forget about the bulky till - cloud-based point-of-sale systems have come to stay. Any new or existing business with an outdated system: now is [...]
iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?
Our rating iZettle Go is a free POS app, Go Plus has extra tools. Is it enough for your business? iZettle [...]
Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?
Our rating The most comprehensive free POS app for tablets and phones in the UK, with the caveat you can only take cards [...]
Compare card readers
PayPal vs iZettle – which has the best card reader service?
PayPal Here and iZettle’s card readers are similar in many ways but vary hugely on fees and payment systems. We highlight the important differences.
Fee scales of iZettle and PayPal — how do they compare?
We compared the fees of iZettle Reader and PayPal Here. The winner? That depends on card revenue and the type of cards you accept.
Square vs iZettle: which payment and POS system is best for your business?
iZettle and Square match each other with a 1.75% fee and no fixed monthly costs, but there are important differences between them.
POS for retail
iZettle vs. Shopify: what’s the best POS and ecommerce combo?
iZettle is the UK’s leading card reader point of sale (POS) company with webshop templates as an add-on; Shopify is the [...]
POS software comparison UK – the top 5
Forget about the bulky till - cloud-based point-of-sale systems have come to stay. Any new or existing business with an outdated [...]
iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?
Our rating iZettle Go is a free POS app, Go Plus has extra tools. Is it enough for your business? [...]
Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?
Our rating The most comprehensive free POS app for tablets and phones in the UK, with the caveat you can [...]
Virtual terminal reviews
PayPal phone payments review – what you need to know
Are account holds and poor customer service deal-breakers, or is there a good reason for PayPal to snap up market share in [...]
Square virtual terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square's Virtual Terminal is straightforward to set up and use immediately. And then you only need to key in basic details for each [...]
Worldpay virtual terminal review – what you need to know
Our rating Worldpay is getting more flexible and offers better options for seasonal and small businesses. Fees are still not transparent [...]
Cardholder not present payments
How to take payments over the phone
Regardless of what business you're in, taking payments over the telephone is becoming increasingly important if: You offer delivery on your [...]
Is it safe to take payments over the phone?
Security is a major consideration for most small business, and liability for fraudulent activity could come back to bite you if [...]
What is a virtual terminal?
Simply put, a virtual terminal is a secure web page in your internet browser where you can process card payments online. [...]
Card not present transactions – the absolute basics for merchants
Crudely speaking, there are two ways to process card payments: electronically through chip, swipe or contactless, and through keyed entry. The [...]
