5 best card machines for small businesses in the UK
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top 5 card machines to help you compare options.
What is PIN on glass? Not the same on terminals and consumer devices
How does PIN on glass work? We explain the PIN entry process compared with PIN on consumer off-the-shelf (COTS) devices.
SumUp 3G review – an uncomplicated card machine for anywhere
SumUp 3G is a no-frills card machine, a low-cost way to payments with a network connection. And limitations?
Clover POS review: streamlined design, divergent costs
Clover POS systems look fancy - are they worth the added costs? The multi-functional terminals are user-friendly, but they're not for everyone.
Should you set a minimum amount for card payments?
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 [...]
Top 10 tips for avoiding chargebacks
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 [...]
20 questions when choosing a card terminal for your business
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 [...]
Why should you introduce a card terminal for offering card payments?
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 [...]
PDQ machine goes mobile
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 [...]