Our rating Clover offers minimalist-looking, multifunctional payment terminals - and myriads of fees to consider. Clover is an out-of-the-box EPOS solution for small businesses wanting a complete package of integrated card machines, POS interface and software. The multi-functional card terminals are stylish and can be customised [...]
There's a much wider choice of card machines today than just a few years ago. While before, you had to do with a chunky chip and PIN machine stationed at a counter, small businesses can now take advantage of mobile card readers that work just as well. [...]
Our rating Standalone, compact device for card payments on the go. Simple to get started, no lock-in and no monthly fees. SumUp 3G is a lightweight, independently-functioning card machine accepting the most popular credit and debit cards. It's ideal for small businesses who just want to [...]
It's not uncommon in the UK to still come across minimum spends on card payments in shops. Small retailers, corner shops and cafés are just a few of the low-volume merchants imposing these rules, but is it a good idea? What the rule books [...]
What exactly is a ‘chargeback’? Why are they best avoided? And how do you best do this? We explain the what, why and how. Chargebacks defined A chargeback is when a card payment is returned. This may be because the cardholder disputes the transaction. For [...]
It can be difficult to know what questions to ask when choosing a card terminal for your business. Here are twenty good ones to get you started. Equipment 1. How does accepting cards fit with how I trade? Consider your location. If you’re out and [...]
For years now, banks, credit card companies and other payment services have been promoting card terminals for accepting credit and debit card payments. Though less and less in number, there are still some British businesses who only accept cash. In this article, we explore the main reasons why some small businesses [...]
Credit and debit card processing machines, or PDQ, process data quickly, machines, are no longer optional for small and medium-sized businesses: they are a necessity, as checks are on the way out, and there is a global trend toward a cashless society. With plastic card usage on the rise, businesses need [...]