Emily Sorensen, Author at Mobile Transaction

About Emily Sorensen

Emily is Senior Editor at Mobile Transaction, having covered payments and fintech services for a decade. Her work has been referenced in The Financial Times, TechRadar, Inverse, The Conversation and a number of academic journals. With a degree in psychology, background in tech startups and experience in retail, she understands the challenges of small businesses from both sides of the counter.

Accessibility of card machines – the challenge for the visually impaired

What are the challenges for blind and partially sighted people when paying in shops? We spoke to the RNIB for their insights on accessible payments.

Emily Sorensen2023-03-02T12:13:07+00:00Published: February 15th, 2023|Tags: Chip and PIN, Contactless|

Does the colour of card machines matter? White, charcoal grey and colourful

The card machine colour might not seem important, but we know from merchants, sales, Google and research that it may be. Here's how colours matter.

Emily Sorensen2023-02-20T10:23:20+00:00Published: February 9th, 2023|

What is EPOS? The basics explained

What's the definition of EPOS? Is it software, hardware or both? How does it work? So many questions, but we answer them all in plain language.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-26T13:56:07+00:00Published: January 26th, 2023|Tags: EPOS|

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?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:14:57+00:00Published: January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|

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?

Emily Sorensen2023-07-28T14:09:21+01:00Published: January 17th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Shopify UK|

What are account-to-account payments? How do they work?

Account-to-account (A2A) payments are a cardless way to transfer money quickly, but what is it? How does it work for payers and merchants?

Emily Sorensen2023-05-09T00:58:46+01:00Published: January 5th, 2023|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Money Transfers|

Card machine holder – what are the types and options?

What are the different types of holders for card machines? We list and describe stands, cases, mounts and more, along with photos and examples.

Emily Sorensen2023-05-17T18:34:53+01:00Published: December 5th, 2022|

Best iPad POS systems in the UK

Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.

Emily Sorensen2023-09-29T09:40:21+01:00Published: November 23rd, 2022|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend, Zettle|

Yavin Ireland review: complete card terminal with fair rates and no lock-in

Yavin Terminal in Ireland is a new card machine without commitment, but with very good rates. Does the monthly fee justify the features and service?

Emily Sorensen2022-11-23T11:09:48+00:00Published: November 22nd, 2022|Tags: Yavin|

Best food truck POS system: 6 best for iPad and Android tablets

What POS system for mobile food trucks is the best? Our comparison of six food truck POS apps shows which is most affordable, with just the right features.