Card machines
Tyl by NatWest review: modern card machines managed by a high street bank
Is NatWest Tyl a reliable service? What is so special about the Clover Flex card machine from Tyl? We give our verdict on the package.
Handepay card machine review: average contract with a few benefits
Are Handepay card machines worth the long commitment? What does the Price Challenge entail? Here's our verdict on Handepay.
Dojo card machine review: mobile touchscreen terminal with short contract
Dojo's card terminals are good quality, and next-day payouts a draw, but the contract suits some businesses more than others. How so?
SumUp Solo review: nifty, little touchscreen card terminal for simple payments
SumUp's latest card terminal, SumUp Solo, is a small, nifty touchscreen device for card payments. What does it cost and is it any good? We tested it.
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Point of sale for hospitality
Lightspeed Restaurant POS review: above-average app, with some limitations
We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system. Are the features, costs, customer support and user experience enough for restaurants?
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.
Compare card readers
7 best card machines for small businesses in the UK
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.
Zettle vs. SumUp: cheap card readers, increasingly different services
Which is best: SumUp or Zettle card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.
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?
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
Airwallex review: an excellent global account – if only they accept you
Airwallex business account is not for everyone, but low fees and a good service could make it the best. We tested it and review the service.
Cashplus vs. Starling Bank: business accounts from very different banks
Which has the best business bank account: Cashplus or Starling Bank? Compare online banking features, apps and pricing for small businesses.
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?