Will tap-to-phone and QR codes make card machines obsolete?
The rise of QR code payments and tap-on-phone has raised questions about the future need for card machines. As it turns out, it's not straightforward.
Best card readers with app for iPhone and Android phones
Compare all credit card readers that work with an iPhone, iPad or Android app in the UK. Which is best - and worth the cost - for a small business?
How to accept Alipay and WeChat Pay in the UK
How can a business accept Alipay and WeChat Pay in the UK? Here's how the mobile wallets work, where to get it and how to set it up as a merchant.
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.
What is m-commerce? Definition and types explained
Mobile commerce (m-commerce) is buying and selling through a mobile device - but what does that look like? We explain the meaning and types.
Mobile commerce trends, statistics and implications for the future
How has mobile commerce responded to Covid and the growth of ecommerce? We look at trends, stats and implications for businesses in the future.
What is softPOS and how does it work?
How does softPOS work? What is the definition of it? We explain the term, technology and issues around 'tap on phone'.
Accepting contactless payments on your smartphone: what are your options?
How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Few tap-on-phone apps are available in the UK - we've identified your options.
Square Online Checkout review: feature-rich payment links for any purpose
We tested Square's unique stab at pay-by-link called Online Checkout. Create unlimited, fixed payment links for free - but what are the limitations?
Revolut online payments review: convenient for cross-border businesses
How do Revolut's online payments work? What are the features and costs of the payment requests and online checkout? We look at pros and cons.
QR code payments – what is it and how does it work?
How do QR codes work for payments? We define and explain QR code payments and discuss how merchants can accept it. Can it compete today?
SumUp Payment Links review: easy transaction links and QR codes from app
SumUp's mobile payments let customers pay on their phone via a link or QR code. How does it work and does the low cost mean there are flaws?
How to accept payments without contact with the customer
How can merchants accept card payments while avoiding physical touch? We list remote payments and contactless methods with a card machine.
Which UK payment providers accept Apple Pay?
Which payment providers accept Apple Pay in the UK? How do you know if you're already accepting it? We also look at transaction limits and refunds.
Different types of mobile payments explained
What are all the different types of mobile payments used today? Our complete guide explains how, and where, each present-day mobile payment type works.
M-Pesa: Yet to make an impact in India
M-Pesa has established itself globally as one of the most successful mobile micro-finance and money transfer services. Its network consists of the following countries and regions: Afghanistan, South Africa, parts of Eastern Europe, Kenya, and India. Vodafone, India’s second largest mobile operator introduced M-Pesa in India in 2011. It has [...]
Pakistan’s Easypaisa makes banking popular and accessible
Pakistan’s first mobile based branchless banking service, Easypaisa, is the creation of Tameer Microfinance Bank and the international telecommunication giant, Telenor. Established in 2009, the service is now accessible in more than 800 cities and towns throughout Pakistan. It has an average of six million users per month. In [...]