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  • card machines in 2022

7 best card machines for small UK businesses compared

After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-10-28T12:52:04+01:00September 1st, 2022|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, 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.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-05T13:50:30+00:00March 14th, 2022|Tags: Card Machines, Invoices, Mobile Payments, Payment Link, Phone Payments, QR Codes|
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  • Clover Desktop POS hardware bundle

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-25T18:52:02+00:00September 1st, 2020|Tags: Card Machines, Clover UK, EPOS|
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  • PIN on glass definition

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-12-10T20:02:34+00:00July 19th, 2019|Tags: Card Machines|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-10-27T18:14:15+01:00November 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?

By Joey H Martens|2022-06-07T16:17:30+01:00May 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.

By Francis Campbell|2022-04-01T16:50:55+01:00June 19th, 2015|Tags: Card Machines|
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