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9 best card machine options for a small business in Ireland

Mobile card readers are cheap compared to traditional card machines, but what are the options in Ireland? We compare the best merchant services.

Emily Sorensen2025-04-13T18:34:19+01:00Published: April 13th, 2025|Tags: AIB Merchant Services, Clover Ireland, Elavon Ireland, myPOS Ireland, Revolut Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland, Yavin|
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SumUp vs Square: which payment platform is best in Ireland?

Square and SumUp lead small-business payments in Ireland, but they still differ a lot. Compare the card readers, fees and payment features.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-19T11:19:53+00:00Published: March 6th, 2025|Tags: Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland|
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7 best invoice apps for small businesses in Ireland

Compare the best invoicing apps for small business in Ireland. We tested and researched all options, looking at fees, features and value.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-11T17:40:19+00:00Published: March 11th, 2025|Tags: Revolut Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland|
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SumUp Solo Ireland review: touchscreen card machine that’s small and basic

The SumUp Solo card reader lets you accept payments anywhere, but is it as functional as it is sleek? We tested the product for an honest rating.

Emily Sorensen2024-12-23T21:21:42+00:00Published: December 23rd, 2024|Tags: SumUp Ireland|
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Best point of sale systems for restaurants and cafés in Ireland

What are the best point of sale systems for Irish hospitality? Let's compare the leading POS systems for a small food and drink business.

Emily Sorensen2024-12-16T09:18:11+00:00Published: December 15th, 2024|Tags: Epos Now, Revolut Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland|
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Best virtual terminals in Ireland for small businesses

What are the best over-the-phone payments in Ireland? We found surprisingly few virtual terminals that really compete.

Emily Sorensen2024-11-06T22:16:05+00:00Published: November 6th, 2024|Tags: Elavon Ireland, myPOS Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland|
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SumUp Ireland review: hassle-free way to take card payments

SumUp sells low-cost card readers for small Irish businesses. But do the price, no contract and simple transaction fee have trade-offs?

Emily Sorensen2024-05-17T22:41:40+01:00Published: April 6th, 2024|Tags: SumUp Ireland|
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Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs in Ireland

Compare card machines for taxis and private hire cabs in Ireland. Which are best suited for drivers in terms of terminal hardware, fees and features?

Luciana Damasceno2024-04-28T00:10:04+01:00Published: April 28th, 2024|Tags: Elavon Ireland, myPOS Ireland, Revolut Ireland, Square Ireland, SumUp Ireland, Yavin|
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SumUp 3G review: simplest card reader in Ireland

Our SumUp 3G review for Irish merchants looks at the costs, service, tech specs and more. How does it work? Who is it for?

Emily Sorensen2023-11-15T07:48:10+00:00Published: June 22nd, 2021|Tags: SumUp Ireland|
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