Card machines for charities: what are your options?
Getting a card machine for charity payments isn't easy in the UK. We did the research and compare all the options for a charitable cause.
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.
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.
Square vs SumUp vs PayPal (ex-Zettle): compare the UK’s best card readers
Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.
Best card readers with app for iPhone and Android phones
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?
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.
What kinds of businesses are restricted with Square, PayPal (Zettle) and SumUp?
Not everyone is approved by Square, SumUp or PayPal (Zettle). What are the restricted businesses, and why is it harder to get approval for them?
Accepting payments on a phone: what are your Tap to Pay options?
How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Compare the many Tap to Pay apps available in the UK.
7 best café POS systems for coffee shops in the UK
What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.
PayPal (ex-Zettle) vs SumUp: cheap card readers, increasingly different
Which is best: SumUp or PayPal card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.
6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK
What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.
Zettle review (ex-iZettle): easy card readers and app for small businesses
Zettle accepts credit and debit cards on the go, but is it the best card reader in the UK? Here's our expert take.
Best payment apps (and card reader) for busking in the UK
How can you collect donations and tips as a street musician? We shortlist the apps and card readers that buskers would get the most out of.
Zettle Terminal review: sleek, mobile all-in-one card machine with receipt printer
Zettle Terminal is an elegant touchscreen card machine with POS software and a SIM card. We tested the features and judge if it's worth the cost.
Receipt printers compatible with Zettle – the ultimate overview
If you're considering getting an Zettle receipt printer, look no further. Here's an overview of all compatible printers.
Fee scales of iZettle and PayPal — how do they compare?
We compared the fees of iZettle Reader and PayPal Here. The winner? That depends on card revenue and the type of cards you accept.
Zettle Food and Drink review: simple POS system for small eateries
How good is the Zettle Food and Drink app for iPad? What does it cost? We tested Zettle's latest POS app for coffee shops, bars and food trucks alike.
iZettle vs. Shopify: what’s the best POS and ecommerce combo?
Which is the best e-commerce and POS combination: Shopify or iZettle? We compare features and price differences.
PayPal Here UK review: how does it compare with iZettle and SumUp?
We put the PayPal Here card reader and payment app to the test. Is the PayPal integration worth the complex fees?
Best iPad POS systems in the UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
POS systems for pubs and bars – which are the best in the UK?
The UK has no shortage of bar till systems, but which are optimal for pubs and bars? Compare features of the top six affordable apps.
iZettle COO Sara Arildsson: PayPal booster, women in tech and the future of payments
Our Sara Arildsson interview gives insights into the collaboration with PayPal, leadership and priorities of iZettle.
Xero integration with iZettle – how does it work?
iZettle integrates with Xero accounting to automatically manage bookkeeping and sales data in the same place. Let's look at costs and how it works.
iZettle Pro review: solid hospitality EPOS for the budget-minded
iZettle Pro is a great-value, contract-free restaurant EPOS for the budget-minded, but is it right for you? We analyse features, costs and more.
Square vs Zettle: which payment and POS system is best for your business?
Zettle and Square have the same transaction fee and no fixed monthly costs, but there are other crucial differences between them.
The iZettle Black Cab bundle – the best option to accept cards?
iZettle offers a Black Cab bundle (discontinued) with a mobile card reader, portable receipt printer and everything else you need for your taxi setup.
Best food truck POS system: 6 best for iPad and Android tablets
What POS system for mobile food trucks is the best? Our comparison of six food truck POS apps shows which is most affordable, with just the right features.
Are low-cost mobile card readers a partial solution for late payments?
Mobile POS systems may be a partial solution to late payments and the inability to take credit card payments. But how, and what are the statistics?
iZettle Reader 2 – what’s new?
iZettle Reader 2 has landed - an improved update of the first iZettle Reader. Looking nearly identical, what's actually different about this one?
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.
See how iZettle helps designer Emma Cornes sell bags
We interviewed Emma Cornes, an aspiring businesswoman and creative bag designer from the Scottish Borders, about how iZettle has helped her business.
iZettle E-commerce review: is it the right choice for your business?
Are you a small retail business looking to sell online? Our iZettle E-commerce review looks at whether this is the right choice.
iZettle rebrands to Zettle by PayPal
From 10 February 2021, iZettle is no longer called that. Learn more about the decision behind its new branding.
Zettle Payment Link review: simplest pay-by-link option in UK
What's special about Zettle's plain-looking payment links? For a small business, you can't beat the ease, convenience & cost of these remote payments.
Germany’s mobile card readers: iZettle and SumUp in the lead
Mobile point of sale is catching on in Germany. Payleven and iZettle are in the lead, but are there other serious competitors in the German market?
Flexible loans for small businesses: iZettle Cash Advance
iZettle Advance is a quick and easy funding option when iZettle merchants need it, without a complicated application.
iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?
What is iZettle Go and do you get enough POS features, considering it is free? We dig into its possibilities and limitations.
Mobile payments in the Netherlands: alternatives for small businesses
Holland's mobile payment market just got “agglomerated” in the fall of 2014, when Swedish iZettle stepped in as the fourth mobile payment service provider, joining Payleven, SumUp, and Adyen Shuttle. For small business owners, sole traders, non-profits or individuals who want to accept debit and credit cards without the bureaucracy [...]
The mobile payment race in France: mobile card readers
Europeans are becoming more and more used to using plastic cards for everyday items. In some countries it’s now quite possible to get through a day and even week without using cash at all. According to Euromonitor International’s recent consumer payments study, card payments are expected to be more popular [...]
Paymentsense vs iZettle – which is best for your small business?
Paymentsense or iZettle? Customer reviews reveal significant flaws with one of them. We compare important differences in costs, fees and services.
Worldpay vs. iZettle: two very different payment services
Is iZettle or Worldpay best for your business? Here's what merchants should know about these very different services.