Takepayments review: tailored, all-inclusive card machine contracts
Takepayments offers competitive card machine contracts for small businesses. What about the product and quality of service?
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.
Contactless payment limits: everything you need to know
What are the limits on contactless transactions in the UK and beyond? When are cardholders required to enter a PIN? Here's how it works.
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.
Are card machines really safe? Scams and security measures explained
What makes a payment terminal safe? Here are the security features, possible scams and preventative steps merchants can take against fraud.
8 best card machines for small UK businesses compared
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.
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?
How to protect and extend the life of your card machine
What can merchants do to protect their card machine, and thereby extend its useful life? We've gathered the official advice to follow.
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.
What does the new maximum of 18 months mean for card machine contracts?
Payment Systems Regulator UK introduced new rules for payment companies, restricting POS terminal contracts. What does it mean for merchants?
Connectivity types in card machines – what are the options?
What are the different connection types for card payment machines? Learn how mobile networks (like 3G), WiFi, Bluetooth and LAN compare.
Buying and renting a card machine: key differences
What are the differences between renting and buying a card machine? We consider pros and cons for the contract, fees, service and options.
Will tap-to-phone and QR codes make card machines obsolete?
The rise of QR code payments and tap-on-phone has raised questions about the future need for card machines. As it turns out, it's not straightforward.
Which card machine models dominate the UK market in 2023?
Card machines are still a staple for face-to-face businesses, but which are the most promising models on the payments market?
Accessibility of card machines – the challenge for the visually impaired
What are the challenges for blind and partially sighted people when paying in shops? We spoke to the RNIB for their insights on accessible payments.
Does the colour of card machines matter? White, charcoal grey and colourful
The card machine colour might not seem important, but we know from merchants, sales, Google and research that it may be. Here's how colours matter.
Card machine holder – what are the types and options?
What are the different types of holders for card machines? We list and describe stands, cases, mounts and more, along with photos and examples.
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.
What to do with old credit card machines
How do you dispose of old credit card machines? Can you sell, recycle or throw them away? What about data? We explain the best course of action.
SumUp or myPOS? Convenient card machines, different systems
Which is best: myPOS or SumUp? The card machines are varied, while fees suit different merchants. Compare the costs, accounts and features.