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7 best card machines for small UK businesses compared

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

By Emily Sorensen|2022-04-21T17:55:35+01:00April 12th, 2022|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best for small businesses

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

By Emily Sorensen|2022-04-07T11:30:08+01:00April 7th, 2022|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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  • Takepayments review

Takepayments review: short card machine contracts, not for everyone

Previously Payzone, Takepayments offers the shortest contracts around. Does that affect fees, products and quality of service?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-03-29T13:55:10+01:00September 7th, 2021|Tags: Takepayments|
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7 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, SMS and social media.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:25:05+00:00June 16th, 2021|Tags: Adyen, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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  • Best card machine for taxi drivers

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-06T16:06:34+01:00May 20th, 2021|Tags: myPOS, SumUp, Takepayments, Zettle|
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Takepayments Virtual Terminal review: decent phone payments, with limitations

Phone payments through Takepayments is not for everyone. We tested it and review fees, features and service - here's what to consider.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-25T04:31:17+01:00April 2nd, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments, Takepayments|
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  • Takepayments Pay By Link

Takepayments Pay by Link review: browser-based, custom payment links

Are payment links from Takepayments worth the monthly fee? We tested the features, took screenshots and share our insights.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-26T14:20:13+00:00March 11th, 2021|Tags: Payment Link, Takepayments|
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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|2022-02-09T13:36:09+00:00March 5th, 2021|Tags: Handepay, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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