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.
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.
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.
9 best invoice apps for UK small businesses
We compare the best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK. Which are actually good value (even free)? We look at options.
10+ best payment link providers in the UK
What are the best payment links for small businesses? We review pay-by-link solutions for remote card payments by email, text and social media.
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?
Best card machines for self-employed hairdressers, stylists and barbers
We cover the best card machines in the UK for self-employed hairdressers and barbers working with clients on-the-go or in-salon.
7 best café POS systems for coffee shops in the UK
What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.
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.
5 best business accounts for the self-employed
Which business account is best for UK sole traders? We've tried different online bank accounts - let us compare their limitations and strengths.
7 best business accounts for small companies
Compare the best business accounts for limited companies in the UK. What are the main differences in costs, plans and services?
9 best online payment systems for small businesses in the UK
What are the best online payment systems for a small business? We look at the selling tools and fees, weighing up the pros and cons.
Revolut Business review: account for borderless freelancers and companies
Revolut for Business is a current account for freelancers and companies - are there hidden fees for international transfers?
Revolut Reader review: on-the-go payments with room for improvement
Is Revolut card reader worth it? We tested the device with the app and ran into issues. Here's our verdict on the experience, fees and service.
Revolut POS review: exceeds expectations for a free café POS system
Revolut's POS app for iPad is basic, with surprising potential. We tested the EPOS and give our opinion of the product and service.
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.
Revolut invoice review: simple, efficient billing for on-the-go merchants
Revolut's invoicing for companies and freelancers is easy for app users, but might lack advanced extras. Here's our experience of the product.
Revolut head of merchant acquiring: “payments should be something in the background”
We interviewed Revolut's Head of Merchant Acquiring, Thibaut Genevrier, about the new card reader and what the future holds for business payments.
Which card machine models dominate the UK market in 2023?
Card machines are still a staple for face-to-face businesses, but which are the most promising models on the payments market?