Card machines
Tyl by NatWest review: okay card machines managed by a high street bank
Is NatWest Tyl a reliable service? What's so special about the Clover Flex card machine from Tyl? We give our verdict on the package.
Stripe Terminal review: adaptable card machines for online businesses
Stripe Terminal is a choice of card readers for Stripe users. Intended for online-first businesses, who actually benefits most from it?
Handepay card machine review: average contract with a few benefits
Are Handepay card machines worth the commitment? What does the Price Challenge entail? Here's our verdict on Handepay.
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Point of sale for hospitality
What VAT rates should you charge for takeaway food and drinks?
Cafes, restaurants and other food businesses apply different VAT rates. We explain and list the VAT required for different food and drink items.
Revolut POS review: exceeds expectations for a free café POS system
Revolut's POS app for iPad is basic, with surprising potential. We tested the EPOS and give our opinion of the product and service.
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.
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9+ best card machines for small UK businesses compared
After much research and testing, we've created this comparison of the UK's top card machines to help you consider 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.
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
6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK
What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.
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.
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.
QR codes are replacing barcodes: practical implications for shop owners
Linear barcodes are facing discontinuation, and QR codes will take over. Is this compulsory for UK retail shops? Why and how will it happen?
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?
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Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best for small businesses
What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.
How to start accepting Direct Debit payments
Getting accepted on the Direct Debit scheme as a small business is not too complicated with these steps. Here's how to set up and manage it.
Which mobile wallets can a vendor accept on a contactless card machine?
Which contactless digital wallets can be tapped on a card terminal in the UK - and which should merchants accept? Find out how they differ.
What is a contactless payment?
What's the meaning of contactless payment? We look at the definition, technology, options and how they work for all parties.
Business accounts
Revolut Business review: account for borderless freelancers and companies
Revolut for Business is a current account for freelancers and companies - are there hidden fees for international transfers?
Monzo Business account review: getting better, but not for everyone
Is a Monzo Business account any good compared with alternatives? We tested the service and review costs, pros and cons of the features.
Starling Bank business account review: real bank for the digital age
Starling Business Account is for sole traders and limited companies in the UK. Is it as good as high street banks? We've tested the service.