Card machines
myPOS COO on transborder selling, instant settlement and being a one-stop shop for merchants
Our myPOS interview with Irfan Rasmally (COO) shed light on priorities for small businesses, emerging payment products and being international.
Yavin CEO on Android terminals, account-to-account payments, open platforms vs all-in-one solutions
We sat down with Samuel Manassé, CEO of Yavin, to ask about his vision for payments, Android terminals, the Irish market and how pricing is relevant.
Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs
We've carefully selected the best card terminals for UK- and London-based cab drivers, private hire taxis and fleet owners.
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Point of sale for hospitality
Best iPad POS systems in the UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
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.
Best food truck POS system: 6 best for iPad and Android tablets
What POS system for mobile food trucks is the best? Our comparison of six food truck POS apps shows which is most affordable, with just the right features.
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7 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.
Best card readers with app for iPhone and Android phones
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?
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?
POS for retail
Best iPad POS systems in the UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
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.
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?
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.
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 access funds from card payment sales faster
Card payment settlement can take days. How can a business access funds instantly or the next day? We look at options for payouts and direct access.
What is digital money? Definition and types explained
What are examples of digital money? What does it even mean? We explain the types and how digital payments work and differ from physical money.
What is a chargeback? How does it work?
What is a chargeback? How does it work for merchants and consumers? Learn about the meaning and process of debit and credit card chargebacks.
What is an all-in-one payment solution?
One-stop solutions for all your payment needs are increasingly common, but what does an all-in-one payment platform entail? How does it work?
Business accounts
Revolut head of merchant acquiring: “payments should be something in the background”
We interviewed Revolut's Head of Merchant Acquiring, Thibaut Genevrier, about the new card reader and what the future holds for business payments.
Does your business qualify for a company credit card?
Do you qualify for a business credit card? We look at eligibility criteria in the UK, examples of requirements and alternative credit options.
Debit vs prepaid vs credit business cards: the pros and cons of each
What's the difference between a debit, prepaid and credit business card? Compare the pros and cons of each card type for a company or sole trader.