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  • 8 card machines in the UK that we tested and approve of

9+ Best Card Machines for Small Businesses in the UK

After much research and testing, we've created this comparison of the UK's top card machines to help you consider options.

Emily Sorensen2025-06-11T15:12:09+01:00Published: June 11th, 2025|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, myPOS, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Teya, Tide, Worldpay, Zettle|
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  • myPOS box with a card machine we tested

myPOS review: pay-as-you-go card machines with online business account

myPOS card machines give access to payments instantly through an e-money account, but what about costs?

Emily Sorensen2025-05-19T12:20:08+01:00Published: May 16th, 2025|Tags: myPOS|
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  • taxi card payment

Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs

We've carefully selected the best card terminals for UK- and London-based cab drivers, private hire taxis and fleet owners.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-20T16:33:15+00:00Published: March 20th, 2025|Tags: myPOS, Revolut, SumUp, Takepayments, Viva Wallet, Zettle|
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  • Hand with credit card about to tap on NFC contactless phone to pay

Accepting payments on a phone: what are your Tap to Pay options?

How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Compare the many Tap to Pay apps available in the UK.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-19T15:03:24+00:00Published: March 19th, 2025|Tags: Adyen, Contactless, Dojo, Mobile Payments, Monzo, myPOS, NFC, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Tap-on-Phone, Tide, Tyl by NatWest, Viva Wallet, Zettle|
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  • myPOS Go with printer dock

myPOS Go 2 review: basic design, but really cheap for an independent card reader

myPOS's latest card reader looks deceptively simple, but has some cool features. How does it compare with other card readers?

Emily Sorensen2024-03-12T15:35:13+00:00Published: March 12th, 2024|Tags: myPOS|
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  • SumUp Air and myPOS Go 2

SumUp or myPOS? Convenient card machines, different systems

Which is best: myPOS or SumUp? The card machines are varied, while fees suit different merchants. Compare the costs, accounts and features.

Emily Sorensen2024-02-07T11:22:18+00:00Published: January 29th, 2024|Tags: myPOS, SumUp|
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  • myPOS Smart N5 review

myPOS Smart N5 review: multi-functional terminal with online account

The myPOS Smart N5 is a fancy Android terminal with checkout and business apps. It comes with a business account - so are there downsides?

Emily Sorensen2023-11-15T10:00:15+00:00Published: November 9th, 2020|Tags: myPOS|
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  • Payment solutions in Channel Islands, Isle of Man and British Territories

Overview of payment solutions in Isle of Man, Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories

Which card machines and payment solutions work in British Overseas Territories, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man? Our overview compares options.

Emily Sorensen2023-06-02T18:47:14+01:00Published: July 22nd, 2020|Tags: myPOS, PayPal UK, SumUp, Worldpay|
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  • myPOS COO Irfan Rasmally

myPOS COO on transborder selling, instant settlement and being a one-stop shop for merchants

Our myPOS interview with Irfan Rasmally (COO) shed light on priorities for small businesses, emerging payment products and being international.

Edle Tenden2023-05-06T19:32:36+01:00Published: November 24th, 2022|Tags: myPOS|
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