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      • SquareSquare Virtual Terminal – Good features, no monthly fee
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  • free POS software UK

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-03-23T14:54:30+00:00March 23rd, 2021|Tags: iZettle, Loyverse, Shopify, Square, SumUp|
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  • card machine for mobile hairdresser

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-03-05T20:56:11+00:00March 5th, 2021|Tags: iZettle, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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  • best virtual terminal UK

Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best providers

What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-02T17:20:55+00:00February 24th, 2021|Tags: PayPal, Phone Payments, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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  • online payment systems UK

8 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, fees and main features of our top picks.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-03-23T19:03:29+00:00February 24th, 2021|Tags: Adyen, Payment Gateway, Payment Link, PayPal, Revolut, Square, Stripe, SumUp, Worldpay|
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  • payment link providers UK

8 best payment link providers in the UK

What are the best payment links for small businesses? We review the top pay-by-link solutions for remote card payments by email, text & social media.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-02T09:53:36+00:00February 17th, 2021|Tags: Adyen, iZettle, Payment Link, PayPal, Revolut, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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Best card reader with app for iPhone and Android: 6 compared

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-03-08T16:52:54+00:00January 27th, 2021|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Chip and PIN, Contactless, Elavon, iZettle, Mobile Payments, Shopify, Square, SumUp|
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6 best card machines for small businesses in the UK

After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top 6 card machines to help you compare options.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-14T16:34:59+00:00January 27th, 2021|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, iZettle, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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  • Best card reader: iZettle vs SumUp vs Square

Square vs. Zettle vs. SumUp: compare the UK’s best card readers

Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-12T19:46:50+00:00January 14th, 2021|Tags: Chip and PIN, iZettle, NFC, Square, SumUp|
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  • SumUp Mobile Payments review

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-16T13:58:17+00:00December 31st, 2020|Tags: Mobile Payments, Payment Link, SumUp|
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  • SumUp vs Square

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2020-12-16T13:45:39+00:00November 30th, 2020|Tags: Square, SumUp|
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