How to access funds from card payment sales faster
Card payment settlement can take days. How can a business access funds instantly or the next day? We look at options for payouts and direct access.
What is softPOS (or Tap to Pay) and how does it work?
How does softPOS work? What is the definition of it? We explain the term, technology and issues around 'Tap to Pay'.
What are recurring payments? Definition, types and suitable use cases
What are the definition and types of recurring payments? Direct Debit or Credit, standing orders and CPA - what are they used for?
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.
Wise (TransferWise) review: transparent, low-cost way to send money abroad
TransferWise is a cheap foreign money transfer service with transparent fees. How much does it cost compared to alternatives?
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.
Different types of mobile payments explained
What are all the different types of mobile payments used today? Our complete guide explains how, and where, each present-day mobile payment type works.
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.
What is NFC? Near-field communication payments explained
Learn about the meaning and purpose of NFC. How does it function during a contactless payment? Here are the ins and outs of the technology.
QR code payments – what is it and how does it work?
How do QR codes work for payments? We define and explain QR code payments and discuss how merchants can accept it. Can it compete today?
Card payments for a small business: what are your options?
What are the card payment solutions available for small businesses? We list and explain in-person, online and remote card payments.
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?
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.
The ultimate overview of acquirers for face-to-face businesses in the UK
We explain the card processing cycle and list the acquirers, ISOs and aggregators that face-to-face businesses in the UK can pick from.
Why cash-only is more expensive than accepting cards
Cash businesses lose money directly and indirectly by avoiding cards. What are the costs of accepting cash, and how does it compare with cards?
How to accept payments without contact with the customer
How can merchants accept card payments while avoiding physical touch? We list remote payments and contactless methods with a card machine.
How can you accept cards when there’s no 3G or internet?
With no network connectivity like 3G, and no WiFi or internet, how do you take card payments? We give you the options - with or without a card machine.
What is legal tender in the UK?
What's the meaning of legal tender? We define the term, list the legal tenders in the UK and explain the rules for businesses and consumers.
Is it illegal to charge for card payments in the UK?
Are businesses allowed to add a surcharge on card transactions? What does the UK law say? See the rules and exceptions that merchants should follow.
SMS payments and charities
Charities have become important users of SMS payments, both to raise money and to give direct help. What are real-life examples of this?