Mobile payment companies Payleven and SumUp merged in April 2016. The combined company now trades under the name SumUp. While existing merchants are not affected by the merger, we give a run-down of Payleven alternatives for those considering accepting card payments on mobile devices. In summary [...]
PayPal Here has certainly improved since it was launched in the UK five years ago, but the question is: how does it compare with iZettle Reader? Both of these mobile debit and credit card readers offer easy sign-up, no fixed monthly fees, no lock-in and free apps that function [...]
How do the sliding scale of the two companies compare? Given your monthly sales volume, which should you choose?
Are account holds and poor customer service deal-breakers, or is there a good reason for PayPal to snap up market share in the UK virtual terminal segment? Although PayPal doesn't offer the cheapest fees, if you already have a PayPal business account, it can be the easiest way [...]
It’s now 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 can process payments with a smartphone or tablet through neat and easy-to-use POS apps. In 2018, the race between the most [...]
Our rating PayPal Here offers an interesting pay-as-you-go solution for face-to-face payments, but the transaction fees are not particularly competitive. Highs: No lock-in or monthly fees, and you can send electronic invoices. Integrated with your online PayPal business account. Lows: Complex fee structure with the least competitive rates for small [...]
Two of the most popular options in the UK for accepting card payments over the phone are PayPal and Worldpay. With these providers, you don't need any equipment to accept cards over the phone - only a laptop or PC with an internet connection - because you'll be using [...]
Our rating If you are already using PayPal for payments online, and are happy with the experience, PayPal Here is an easy way to branch out to face-to-face payments. Highs No fixed or monthly fees Instant funds on PayPal account Chip and [...]
Payleven has merged with SumUp since this article was written. Payleven no longer accepts new customers, so details in this article are no longer updated. SumUp offers their own virtual terminal, which you can apply for only if you use SumUp's card reader for face-to-face payments too. PayPal might [...]
PayPal Here is a reliable and convenient mPOS solution that offers Australian small businesses the opportunity to accept credit and debit card transactions from their customers. The service is reliable and secure but unfortunately comes with relatively elevated fees.