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.

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Card machines

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 [...]

Should you set a minimum amount for card payments?

It's not uncommon in the UK to still come across minimum spends on card payments in shops. Small retailers, corner shops [...]

myPOS review: pay-as-you-go card machines with online merchant account

Our rating The myPOS mobile card machines are a no-contract alternative for merchants wanting instant access to funds. [...]

Point of sale for hospitality

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 [...]

The top five iPad POS systems for the UK

The iPad has proven itself a perfect platform for web-based point of sale (POS) systems. It's smart-looking, reliable and offers great battery life. Web-based [...]

Five best POS systems for restaurants – the UK shortlist

It is now easier than ever for restaurants and other food-and-drink establishments to get EPOS for their business. In the past, setting up any [...]

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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. Are the security concerns with Square's device a deal-breaker?

iZettle or SumUp: which is better suited for your business?

The 2019 UK top runners iZettle and SumUp both have a lot to offer. One can accept more cards than previously and with lower fees, but the other has better features.

Five best card machines for small businesses in the UK

There's a much wider choice of card machines today than just a few years ago. While before, you had to do with a chunky [...]

POS for retail

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 [...]

The top five iPad POS systems for the UK

The iPad has proven itself a perfect platform for web-based point of sale (POS) systems. It's smart-looking, reliable and offers great [...]

Best five POS systems for small shops – UK shortlist

Choosing a POS system is not easy, especially when you're a small shop with limited budget for a point of sale. [...]

Vend review UK: top-end POS for retail at a reasonable price

Solid and usable - Vend has a lot to offer retail stores. It offers a wide range of features, and starting at £69 a month, you get a lot for your money.