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  • 8 new card machines

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.

Emily Sorensen2025-04-08T23:49:48+01:00Published: April 8th, 2025|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, myPOS, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Teya, Tide, Worldpay, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-05T09:28:13+00:00Published: January 31st, 2025|Tags: Adyen, Airwallex, Monzo, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Tide, Worldpay, Zettle|
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  • PayPal vs Worldpay

Worldpay vs. PayPal Virtual Terminal: which is best for phone payments?

Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-28T10:48:59+00:00Published: June 22nd, 2020|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-18T15:49:33+00:00Published: February 18th, 2025|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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  • Worldpay card machines

Worldpay card machine review: geared towards steady businesses

Many companies use Worldpay, but are the card machines worth the cost and fees? Let's look at what a contract involves.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:17:41+00:00Published: October 11th, 2024|Tags: Worldpay|
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  • online payment systems UK

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.

Emily Sorensen2024-09-04T23:04:14+01:00Published: September 4th, 2024|Tags: Adyen, Airwallex, Click and Collect, Invoices, Payment Gateway, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Recurring Payments, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Verifone, Worldpay|
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Worldpay Reader review: mobile card reader with a traditional service

Our review looks at Worldpay's versatile mobile card reader with 24/7 phone support and phone payment option.

Emily Sorensen2024-01-23T10:58:56+00:00Published: January 11th, 2019|Tags: Chip and PIN, Worldpay|
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  • Payment solutions in Channel Islands, Isle of Man and British Territories

Overview of payment solutions in Isle of Man, Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories

Which card machines and payment solutions work in British Overseas Territories, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man? Our overview compares options.

Emily Sorensen2023-06-02T18:47:14+01:00Published: July 22nd, 2020|Tags: myPOS, PayPal UK, SumUp, Worldpay|
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  • SumUp vs Worldpay

SumUp vs Worldpay: simplified payments or tailored package at a price?

We compare pros and cons of two very different payment companies: SumUp and Worldpay. How costly are the card machine packages for a small business?

Emily Sorensen2022-09-22T01:29:32+01:00Published: February 27th, 2020|Tags: SumUp, Worldpay|
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Worldpay Virtual Terminal review: does the job, but fees need clarifying

Worldpay's virtual terminal works well, but what are the costs and what can you expect from the service?

Emily Sorensen2022-02-09T13:25:53+00:00Published: June 16th, 2020|Tags: Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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  • Worldpay Pay By Link UK review

Worldpay Pay by Link review: traditional payment links ideal for email invoices

Not all business would like Worldpay Pay by Link. Based on fees and the web-only features, who should consider the service?

Emily Sorensen2022-01-25T17:41:42+00:00Published: February 11th, 2021|Tags: Payment Link, Worldpay|
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  • Payzone or Worldpay

Worldpay or Payzone? Similar services, not the same strengths

Is Payzone or Worldpay best? Their terminals and payment solutions are similar, but their pros and cons are very different.

Emily Sorensen2021-01-22T16:11:59+00:00Published: September 22nd, 2019|Tags: Worldpay|
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