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  • leading card machines in Ireland

9 best card machine options for a small business in Ireland

Mobile card readers are cheap compared to traditional card machines, but what are the options in Ireland? We compare the best merchant services.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-21T15:21:37+00:00Published: March 21st, 2023|Updated: March 21st, 2023|Tags: AIB Merchant Services, Clover Ireland, Elavon Ireland, myPOS Ireland, Revolut Ireland, Shopify Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland, Yavin|
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Revolut Reader review: convenient in Ireland, with low domestic rate

Accept cards via Revolut Business? We tested the Revolut card reader, with its faults and highlights. Does the low rate compensate for a slow service?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-01T10:56:39+00:00Published: November 30th, 2022|Updated: December 1st, 2022|Tags: Revolut Ireland|
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  • Yavin card machine

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-23T11:09:48+00:00Published: November 22nd, 2022|Updated: November 23rd, 2022|Tags: Yavin|
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Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs in Ireland

Compare card machines for taxis and private hire cabs in Ireland. Which are best suited for drivers in terms of terminal hardware, fees and features?

By Luciana Damasceno|2022-12-08T15:15:41+00:00Published: October 10th, 2022|Updated: December 8th, 2022|Tags: Elavon Ireland, myPOS Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland, Yavin|
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  • Elavon MobileMerchant Ireland

Elavon MobileMerchant Ireland review: card reader and app not the best

Elavon's card reader with app, MobileMerchant, may work for some businesses, but it's not the most reliable service. What are the pros and cons?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:02:20+01:00Published: August 15th, 2022|Updated: August 24th, 2022|Tags: Elavon Ireland|
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myPOS Ireland review: card terminals with plenty of online account features

myPOS offers a good mix of card machines without monthly fees. Are the extra payment tools, online account and Visa card worth all the mixed charges?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-08T15:05:55+00:00Published: July 4th, 2022|Updated: December 8th, 2022|Tags: myPOS Ireland|
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AIB card machine review: Ireland’s biggest payment provider, but is it good?

Considering an AIB card payment machine? We review terminals, fees, contract and service. Discover the pros and cons for a small business.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-12T15:25:16+01:00Published: May 12th, 2022|Updated: May 12th, 2022|Tags: AIB Merchant Services, Clover Ireland|
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SumUp Solo Ireland review: touchscreen card machine that’s small and basic

The SumUp Solo card reader lets you accept payments anywhere, but is it as functional as it is sleek? We tested the product for an honest rating.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-30T11:56:59+00:00Published: May 10th, 2022|Updated: November 30th, 2022|Tags: SumUp Ireland|
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Square Terminal Ireland review: POS-and-payments in one card machine

With a touchscreen and POS software, Square Terminal is a wireless checkout. How did it fare in our tests? Is it worth the price in Ireland?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-07-04T20:29:30+01:00Published: May 3rd, 2022|Updated: July 4th, 2022|Tags: Square Ireland|
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SumUp vs Square: which payment platform is best in Ireland?

Squareup and SumUp lead small-business payments in Ireland, but they still differ a lot. Compare the card readers, fees and payment features.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-10T19:46:50+01:00Published: April 29th, 2022|Updated: May 10th, 2022|Tags: Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland|
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Square Ireland review: easy face-to-face and online payments for few fees

Square offers many affordable payment solutions for face-to-face and online selling. We tested the products and found its pros and cons.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-03T15:43:16+01:00Published: April 26th, 2022|Updated: May 3rd, 2022|Tags: Square Ireland|
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Shopify card reader Ireland: works with POS app, connects with online store

The latest Shopify reader works with a POS app, but is it overpriced? We consider pricing, features, reviews and ecommerce integration.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T12:34:42+00:00Published: August 5th, 2021|Updated: January 3rd, 2022|Tags: Shopify Ireland|
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SumUp Ireland review: hassle-free way to take card payments

SumUp Air is a low-cost card reader for small Irish businesses. For just a one-off price, no contract and simple transaction fee, is it too basic?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-30T11:56:05+00:00Published: August 3rd, 2021|Updated: November 30th, 2022|Tags: SumUp Ireland|
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  • SumUp 3G review

SumUp 3G review: simplest card reader in Ireland

Our SumUp 3G review for Irish merchants looks at the costs, service, tech specs and more. How does it work? Who is it for?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-30T11:57:52+00:00Published: June 22nd, 2021|Updated: November 30th, 2022|Tags: SumUp Ireland|
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  • Clover Flex and Mini

Clover Flex and Mini review: which is the best Clover terminal in Ireland?

If it's a choice between Clover Flex vs. Clover Mini, which card terminal should you choose? We look at the hardware, POS features, costs and service.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-12T15:30:22+01:00Published: September 3rd, 2020|Updated: May 12th, 2022|Tags: Clover Ireland|
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