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Best payment apps (and card reader) for busking in the UK

How can you collect donations and tips as a street musician? We shortlist the apps and card readers that buskers would get the most out of.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-22T22:28:41+00:00Published: January 22nd, 2025|Tags: QR Codes, Revolut, SumUp, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2023-07-30T20:22:45+01:00Published: February 20th, 2023|Tags: Contactless, Mobile Payments, QR Codes, Tap-on-Phone|
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Why digital QR code menus will probably stay post-Covid

Digital menus via QR code have become a fixture in restaurants during Covid, but will they stay after the pandemic? We look at the data and trends.

James Andrew Howden2023-07-18T14:27:31+01:00Published: February 24th, 2022|Tags: QR Codes|
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QR codes are replacing barcodes: practical implications for shop owners

Linear barcodes are facing discontinuation, and QR codes will take over. Is this compulsory for UK retail shops? Why and how will it happen?

Emily Sorensen2023-05-17T19:12:41+01:00Published: May 15th, 2023|Tags: QR Codes, Retail POS|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2023-05-15T16:31:49+01:00Published: January 4th, 2021|Tags: Mobile Payments, QR Codes|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2023-05-09T01:01:05+01:00Published: March 14th, 2022|Tags: Card Machines, Invoices, Mobile Payments, Payment Link, Phone Payments, QR Codes|
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Best QR code menus for restaurants in the UK

We look at different QR code menus for restaurants, comparing simple menus with those that integrate with POS, ordering and payments.

Emily Sorensen2023-04-06T12:11:48+01:00Published: April 6th, 2023|Tags: QR Codes, Restaurant POS|
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Contact-free ordering – what are the options and how does it work?

What are the touch-free ordering systems for food and drink businesses? Step by step, we look at QR codes, delivery, pickup and self-service kiosks.

Emily Sorensen2023-04-06T12:08:16+01:00Published: November 4th, 2020|Tags: Click and Collect, QR Codes, Restaurant POS|
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QR code menus – how does it work?

Contactless menus via QR code allow diners to order and pay themselves. How does this process work for the customer and merchant?

James Andrew Howden2023-04-06T11:59:41+01:00Published: March 3rd, 2022|Tags: QR Codes|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2023-03-03T12:25:45+00:00Published: February 10th, 2021|Tags: Mobile Payments, Payment Link, QR Codes, Square UK|
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How can a non-profit take payments online?

How do not-for-profit organisations, charities and fundraisers receive donations online? Here are the main tools, providers and what to look for.

Emily Sorensen2023-02-27T19:52:08+00:00Published: February 27th, 2023|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Payment Gateway, Payment Link, QR Codes, SMS Payments|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2022-12-13T13:21:44+00:00Published: December 31st, 2020|Tags: Mobile Payments, Payment Link, QR Codes, SumUp|
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