Card machines for charities: what are your options?
Getting a card machine for charity payments isn't easy in the UK. We did the research and compare all the options for a charitable cause.
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.
Square vs SumUp vs PayPal (ex-Zettle): compare the UK’s best card readers
Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.
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 ecommerce platforms for small businesses in the UK
Which ecommerce platform is the best for a small business? We've analysed UK options and pick the best-value online stores you can afford.
Best restaurant POS systems in the UK
What is the best till software for food and drink? We rank leading POS systems for small-to-medium restaurants in the UK.
Virtual terminals in the UK: 6 best for small businesses
What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.
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.
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.
Best providers for recurring payments in the UK
What are the best solutions for recurring payments in the UK? We compare providers, fees and payment types offered (Direct Debit or card).
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.
What kinds of businesses are restricted with Square, PayPal (Zettle) and SumUp?
Not everyone is approved by Square, SumUp or PayPal (Zettle). What are the restricted businesses, and why is it harder to get approval for them?
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.
SumUp vs Square: which is best for face-to-face and online merchants?
Compare Square and SumUp card readers, fees, POS apps and remote payment methods. What's the best one for small UK businesses?
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.
Square review: mobile card reader, big on payment features
Square's card reader, free POS app and lack of monthly fees are great, but what is so special about this payments service? We put it to the test.
Square Virtual Terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square's virtual terminal is cheap, easy to use and requires no commitment. How does it work? Any feature limitations?
Square Terminal review: card machine and POS in one affordable device
Square Terminal is both a card machine and POS system with a touchscreen, but how does it work and is it sufficient?
Self-service kiosks: what are the UK options?
We compare the best self-order checkout machines for small restaurants, shops and takeaway venues. What are the costs, pros and cons?
6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK
What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.
Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?
Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?
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.
Square for Retail review: easy POS system for in-person and online retailers
Is Square for Retail good value for money? Are there enough POS features for the cost? We've tested the app and review how the plans compare.
Receipt printers that work with Square: a complete overview
Our guide explains all receipt printers compatible with Square POS, whether you're using iPad, iPhone, Android or Square's other hardware.
Square for Restaurants review: plain interface, but efficient EPOS
The Square for Restaurants app looks very plain, perhaps too simple for the monthly cost? We find out by testing the software.
Square Register review: affordable, all-in-one touchscreen till
Square Register is a classy POS system but what's the hardware, software and payment system like? We explain how it works for a small business.
Square Invoices review: the easiest low-cost way to send invoices
Square Invoices offers more than just basic features at no monthly cost. For just pay a card fee, you can send different kinds of invoices.
Best iPad POS systems in the UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
POS systems for pubs and bars – which are the best in the UK?
The UK has no shortage of bar till systems, but which are optimal for pubs and bars? Compare features of the top six affordable apps.
Square Head of Growth for Europe on how the company plans to expand
We asked Square about the company's plans to grow in Europe, tap-on-phone, Buy Now Pay Later and how it stays relevant in the market.
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?
Square Online review: user-friendly ecommerce that works with POS
How does Square Online work? With or without POS, this ecommerce platform is super-easy to set up and run at a competitive cost.
POS software comparison of leading till systems in the UK
We compare the five best EPOS software in the UK, focusing on key differences in cost, functionality and purpose.
The best pizza POS systems in the UK
What's the best pizza restaurant POS system with options for delivery and Click & Collect? We compare the leading software for small pizzerias.
6 best POS systems for takeaway and delivery
What are the best POS systems for takeaway, delivery, table orders and pickup? We analyse the most affordable software with most features for the price.
Square vs Zettle: which payment and POS system is best for your business?
Zettle and Square have the same transaction fee and no fixed monthly costs, but there are other crucial differences between them.
Square vs Stripe: all-in-one platform or building blocks for payments
Is Square or Stripe better for your business? Which is cheaper? The payment systems are geared towards different merchants, but there are overlaps.
Best food truck POS system: 6 best for iPad and Android tablets
What POS system for mobile food trucks is the best? Our comparison of six food truck POS apps shows which is most affordable, with just the right features.
Square Appointments review: versatile booking EPOS with integrated payments
Square Appointments is not just a POS app with a booking calendar - it comes with a free booking website, payments and selling tools. But is it good?
Free POS software: 5 best options without monthly fees
What are the best free POS systems for a small business? See pros and cons of each POS app for iOS and Android devices, based on our own tests.
Shopify vs Square: online retail or versatile tools – which is better?
What's better: Shopify or Square - or both? Compare the big differences in fees, payment systems, POS and online store features.
PayPal vs. Square Virtual Terminal: which is best for a small business?
Is PayPal or Square Virtual Terminal best for small businesses? Compare features, costs and service of these popular phone payment solutions.