SumUp Air review – affordable, no-fuss way to take card payments
SumUp Air is probably the cheapest card reader with mobile app, but what can you expect for the low fees?
PayPal Here UK review: how does it compare with iZettle and SumUp?
Our rating PayPal Here is a respectable pay-as-you-go solution for face-to-face payments, but transaction fees are not that competitive. PayPal Here is PayPal's own card reader and app for in-person payments, with easy sign-up and no contract. The service is best for small businesses, but merchants [...]
Square card reader review UK: low-key terminal with mighty app features
Our rating Square card reader works with a free POS app and has competitive transaction fees. With no PIN pad, is it ideal for UK merchants? Square offers the first keypad-less card reader in the UK, which works with your smartphone or tablet. For just a [...]
iZettle review: simple, yet feature-rich, card payments for small businesses
iZettle is handy for accepting credit cards on the go. But is the competition better? Read our iZettle review.
Barclaycard Anywhere review: a basic service that’s lagging behind
Our rating This card reader solution from Barclays is okay, but not great. Barclaycard Anywhere is an acceptable mobile chip and PIN solution that works with an iPhone or Android device, but comes with downsides compared with the competition - including reliability issues with the [...]
Worldpay Reader review: mobile card reader with a traditional service
Versatile mobile card reader with 24/7 phone support and phone payment option.
Square vs iZettle vs SumUp: compare the three best UK card readers
It’s easier than ever to accept credit and debit cards in the UK. Forget the costly card machines of yore. Instead, check out these contactless card readers that process payments with a smartphone or tablet through easy-to-use, free point of sale (POS) apps. In 2019, the race between the most popular [...]
Small, cash-loving businesses in Italy may finally be ready for card payments
There’s an odd relationship going on between the Italian people, the past and the future. In a country where entrepreneurs and merchants are still reluctant to accept card payments (and customers to pay by card), what we may call a passion for smartphones could finally soothe this conservative attitude. [...]
Elavon MobileMerchant UK review: there are better options available
Our rating The rates and app don't match other providers in the market. Launched as Elavon’s mobile solution for accepting cards, Elavon MobileMerchant provides a contract-free card machine that turns your mobile device into a point of sale. It is a pay-as-you-go solution that [...]
Receipt printers compatible with iZettle – the ultimate overview
While it's not a legal requirement under the UK Sales of Goods Act to provide a customer with a receipt, it is nevertheless a good idea to provide one. A receipt protects not only you and your business, but also the customer - especially if there is a problem [...]