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  • Takepayments PAX terminal package contents

Takepayments review: tailored, all-inclusive card machine contracts

Takepayments offers competitive card machine contracts for small businesses. What about the product and quality of service?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-07-21T12:10:58+01:00Updated: July 21st, 2023|Tags: Takepayments|
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8 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|2023-08-24T09:05:51+01:00Updated: August 24th, 2023|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, myPOS, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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9 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|2023-03-02T21:54:03+00:00Updated: March 2nd, 2023|Tags: Adyen, Airwallex, Monzo, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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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|2022-11-08T11:31:45+00:00Updated: November 8th, 2022|Tags: myPOS, SumUp, Takepayments, Viva Wallet, 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|2023-01-03T13:09:46+00:00Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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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+01:00Updated: October 25th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments, Takepayments|
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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+00:00Updated: January 26th, 2022|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+00:00Updated: February 9th, 2022|Tags: Handepay, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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