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

myPOS Smart N5 review: multi-functional terminal with online account

The myPOS Smart N5 is a fancy Android terminal with checkout and business apps. It comes with a business account - so are there downsides?

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?

Point of sale for hospitality

Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

Contact-free ordering – what are the options and how does it work?

What are the touch-free ordering systems for food and drink businesses? Step by step, we look at QR codes, delivery, pickup and self-service kiosks.

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.

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

Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

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 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.

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.