Card machines
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.
Verifone card machine review: good terminals that fit around your business
Do Verifone terminals live up to the company's global aspirations - in the UK? We review the card machine models, costs and where to get one.
Best card machines for self-employed hairdressers, stylists and barbers
We cover the best card machines in the UK for self-employed hairdressers and barbers working with clients on-the-go or in-salon.
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Point of sale for hospitality
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.
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.
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.
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 3 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
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.
Best 5 iPad POS systems UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our 2020 comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
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
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.
Does Stripe offer a virtual terminal? How does it work?
With Stripe, you can activate a virtual credit card terminal - but it's not so simple. How do Stripe phone payments work? What are the alternatives?
Worldpay vs. PayPal Virtual Terminal: which is best for phone payments?
Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.
