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: best for steady businesses

Many companies use Worldpay, but are the card machines worth the cost and fees? Let's look at what a contract involves.

Paymentsense vs iZettle – which is best for your small business?

Paymentsense or iZettle? Customer reviews reveal significant flaws with one of them. We compare important differences in costs, fees and services.

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

myPOS card machines give access to payments instantly through an e-money account, but what about costs?

Barclaycard card machine review: one of the better merchant services

Which businesses should consider a Barclaycard card terminal? The costs are worth it for some, but only if the service, payouts and contract suit.

Point of sale for hospitality

Square for Restaurants review: plain interface, but efficient, POS

The Square for Restaurants app looks very plain, perhaps too simple for the monthly cost? We find out by testing the software.

6 best coffee shop POS systems for cafes in the UK

What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.

6 best POS systems for takeaway and delivery

What are the best POS systems for takeaway deliveries and pickup? We analyse the most affordable software with maximum features for the price.

Compare card readers

iZettle vs. SumUp: similar card readers, increasingly different services

Which is best: SumUp or iZettle card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.

Square vs. iZettle vs. SumUp: compare UK’s 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.

POS for retail

Epos Now vs. Vend: which POS system is best for your retail business?

Should retailers be opting for Vend or Epos Now? Our comparison between these retail POS systems reveal big differences in service, features and fees.

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.

iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?

What is iZettle Go and do you get enough POS features, considering it is free? We dig into its possibilities and limitations.

POS software comparison of leading till systems in the UK

We compare the five best EPOS software in the UK, focusing on key differences in cost, functionality and purpose.

POS Accessories

SumUp receipt printers – what are your options?

Receipt printers compatible with iZettle – the ultimate overview

Virtual terminal reviews

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.

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?

Get paid remotely

What are interchange++ fees? How does the pricing model work?

How does the interchange++ pricing model work? We break down the costs to a simple formula used globally by payment providers.

Overview of payment solutions in Isle of Man, Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories

Which card machines and payment solutions work in British Overseas Territories, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man? Our overview compares options.

Card not present transactions – the absolute basics for merchants

What is a card not present transaction? We explain the different types (yes, there are several), security concerns and how merchants can prevent fraud.