Stripe Terminal review: adaptable card machines for online businesses
Stripe Terminal is a card reader for Stripe users. Intended for online-first businesses, who would benefit most from this card machine solution?
Squarespace online store review: beautiful designs for simple ecommerce
Squarespace commerce plans are for online stores with a visually stunning theme, but are features too limited and charges too high?
Card machines for charities: what are your options?
Getting a card machine for charity donations isn't easy in the UK. We did the research and compare all the options for a charitable cause.
Card machine charges and fees explained: buy vs. hire
What are all the card machine costs for businesses in the UK? We list prices, explain the different fees and consider what's best.
Square Terminal review: card machine and POS in one affordable device
Square Terminal is both a card machine and POS system with a touchscreen, but how does it work and is it sufficient?
Best ecommerce platforms for small businesses in the UK
Which ecommerce platform is the best for a small business? We've analysed UK options and pick the best-value online stores you can afford.
Square Appointments review: versatile booking EPOS with integrated payments
Square Appointments is not just a POS app with a booking calendar - it comes with a free booking website, payments and selling tools. But is it good?
Square Invoices review: the easiest low-cost way to send invoices
Square Invoices offers more than just basic features at no monthly cost. For just pay a card fee, send different kinds of invoices.
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?
Square Virtual Terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square's virtual terminal is cheap, easy to use and requires no commitment. How does it work? Any feature limitations?
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.
Invoicing template or invoicing software? Pros and cons explained
What are the pros and cons of invoicing software versus templates edited in Word or Excel? Learn how the options differ on key issues.
PayPal vs. Square Virtual Terminal: which is best for a small business?
Is PayPal or Square Virtual Terminal best for small businesses? Compare features, costs and service of these popular phone payment solutions.
What is fintech? Definition, types and significant companies
What is the meaning of fintech and how is it characterised? We explain it in clear terms, with some background and types of fintechs.
Loyverse POS review: excellent value – until you need add-ons
Loyverse POS is great value for money, but does it work well? We tested the app and looked closer at the fees of add-ons that you may need.
Shopify card reader review: POS payments for multichannel businesses
Shopify has a card reader that pairs with a POS app for retail shops. Is it worth the cost when you have to subscribe to an ecommerce plan?
Best card reader with app for iPhone and Android: 6 compared
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?
Tyl by NatWest review: modern card machines managed by a high street bank
Is NatWest Tyl a reliable service? What is so special about the Clover Flex card machine from Tyl? We give our verdict on the package.
Handepay card machine review: average contract with a few benefits
Are Handepay card machines worth the long commitment? What does the Price Challenge entail? Here's our verdict on Handepay.
7 best card machines for small businesses in the UK
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.