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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-22T22:28:41+00:00Published: January 22nd, 2025|Tags: QR Codes, Revolut, SumUp, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-03-01T20:16:15+00:00Published: March 1st, 2024|Tags: Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-02-20T20:57:19+00:00Published: February 20th, 2024|Tags: Receipts, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-01-23T15:02:25+00:00Published: February 19th, 2019|Tags: PayPal UK, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-01-23T09:12:14+00:00Published: March 1st, 2021|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-01-23T08:45:36+00:00Published: March 20th, 2019|Tags: Retail POS, Shopify UK, Zettle|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2023-11-15T07:53:43+00:00Published: April 29th, 2019|Tags: Chip and PIN, PayPal UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2023-09-29T09:40:21+01:00Published: November 23rd, 2022|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2023-09-29T09:35:16+01:00Published: February 25th, 2021|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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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.

Edle Tenden2023-04-13T16:56:10+01:00Published: August 28th, 2019|Tags: Zettle|
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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.

Anne Taylor2023-03-15T12:23:42+00:00Published: August 10th, 2015|Tags: Xero, Zettle|
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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.

Ollie Green2023-01-19T20:21:34+00:00Published: November 19th, 2018|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Zettle|
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