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  • 8 card machines in the UK that we tested and approve of

9+ Best Card Machines for Small Businesses in the UK

After much research and testing, we've created this comparison of the UK's top card machines to help you consider options.

Emily Sorensen2025-06-11T15:12:09+01:00Published: June 11th, 2025|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, myPOS, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Teya, Tide, Worldpay, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2023-05-09T01:01:05+01:00Published: March 14th, 2022|Tags: Card Machines, Invoices, Mobile Payments, Payment Link, Phone Payments, QR Codes|
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  • cafe customer wanting to pay for coffee by card

Should you set a minimum amount for card payments?

Some merchants still impose a £5 minimum on card payments, but is it a good idea - or even legal? Read this carefully if you're considering it.

Emily Sorensen2023-02-28T17:48:24+00:00Published: November 16th, 2018|Tags: Card Machines|
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20 questions when choosing a card terminal for your business

Choosing a card machine can be difficult, but not if you consider these key questions. What should you ask yourself to choose the right card terminal?

Joey H Martens2022-06-07T16:17:30+01:00Published: May 30th, 2016|Tags: Card Machines|
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Why should you introduce a card terminal for offering card payments?

We explore why some small businesses were previously wary of using card terminals, and how the market conditions have evolved for the better.

Francis Campbell2022-04-01T16:50:55+01:00Published: June 19th, 2015|Tags: Card Machines|
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Clover POS review: stylish till system, myriads of costs

Clover POS systems look fancy - are they worth the commitment? The till software and terminals are user-friendly, but you should consider the features.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-25T18:52:02+00:00Published: September 1st, 2020|Tags: Card Machines, Clover UK, EPOS|
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What is PIN on glass? How it differs from PIN on COTS

How does PIN on glass work? We explain the PIN entry process compared with PIN on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices.

Emily Sorensen2021-12-10T20:02:34+00:00Published: July 19th, 2019|Tags: Card Machines|
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