The historical roots of electronic card machines
The story behind electronic payment terminals starts with Diners Club. What happened since, in chronological order?
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.
How much does a card machine cost? Fees explained
How much does a card machine cost in the UK? Here's our in-depth summary of prices and charges for buying and renting a terminal.
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.
EVO Payments review: card machines on tiered, all-inclusive plans
Are EVO card machines worth the fixed monthly cost and contract? What do reviews say? We investigated the service, pros and cons.
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.
Retail Merchant Services review: good card machines, no competitive edge
Retail Merchant Services card machines may be good, but are costs too high for what you get? What makes RMS worthwhile?
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.
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?
Clover Flex review: multi-functional card machine with touchscreen
The Clover Flex card machine is a mobile smart POS terminal with customised features (at a cost). We analyse specs and terms to be wary of.
SumUp Solo review: nifty, little touchscreen card terminal for simple payments
SumUp Solo is a small, nifty touchscreen device for card payments. We tested its limits, with and without the printer.
Paymentsense review: monthly rolling contracts, push-button card machines
Is Paymentsense good for small businesses? How much do their contracts cost? We review fees, features and customer service.
Card machines for international use – what are the alternatives?
Are you looking for a card terminal that accepts payments abroad? Here are the options for getting paid on business trips overseas.
Barclaycard card machine review: a viable merchant service, but not for everyone
Which businesses should consider a Barclaycard card terminal? The costs are worth it for some, but only if the service, payouts and contract suit.
myPOS review: pay-as-you-go card machines with online business account
myPOS card machines give access to payments instantly through an e-money account, but what about costs?
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.
Teya review: a card machine package that supports local businesses
Teya's card machine is a promising contender on the payment market. We tested the product and service and found its pros and cons.
Dojo card machine review: mobile touchscreen terminal with short contract
Dojo's card terminals are good quality, and next-day payouts a draw, but the contract suits some businesses more than others. How so?
Handepay card machine review: average contract with a few benefits
Are Handepay card machines worth the commitment? What does the Price Challenge entail? Here's our verdict on Handepay.
Takepayments review: tailored, all-inclusive card machines
Takepayments offers competitive card machine contracts for small businesses. What about the product and quality of service?