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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.

Emily Sorensen2026-02-15T18:04:22+00:00Published: February 15th, 2026|Tags: SumUp|
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Lloyds Bank Cardnet review: decent card machines, average fees, slow start-up

Lloyds Bank Cardnet provides decent card machines from e.g. Castles and PAX. With average fees and a slow start-up, it doesn't suit everyone.

Emily Sorensen2025-09-12T18:44:06+01:00Published: September 12th, 2025|
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Tyl by NatWest review: simple-use card machines from a high street bank

Is NatWest Tyl a reliable service? What's so special about the PAX card machines from Tyl? We give our verdict on the package.

Emily Sorensen2025-08-26T14:36:15+01:00Published: August 26th, 2025|Tags: Tyl by NatWest|
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  • Tide Card Reader and Tide payment card

Tide Card Reader review: holds promise, but fees and features could improve

The new Tide Card Readers are very affordable, without lock-in and simple to use. But what are the limitations you should know about?

Emily Sorensen2025-07-30T14:42:51+01:00Published: July 30th, 2025|Tags: Tide|
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Dojo card machine review: popular touchscreen terminals

Dojo's card terminals are good quality, and next-day payouts a draw, but the contract suits some businesses more than others. How so?

Emily Sorensen2025-06-18T12:21:07+01:00Published: June 18th, 2025|Tags: Dojo|
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Barclaycard card machine review: 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.

Emily Sorensen2025-05-29T16:11:36+01:00Published: May 29th, 2025|Tags: Barclaycard Business|
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  • Takepayments PAX terminal package contents

Takepayments review: tailored, all-inclusive card machines

Takepayments offers competitive card machine contracts for small businesses. What about the product and quality of service?

Emily Sorensen2025-05-29T13:37:21+01:00Published: May 29th, 2025|Tags: Takepayments|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2025-05-19T12:20:08+01:00Published: May 16th, 2025|Tags: myPOS|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-15T12:15:14+00:00Published: March 15th, 2025|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2025-03-07T00:20:08+00:00Published: March 7th, 2025|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2025-03-04T10:44:07+00:00Published: January 23rd, 2024|Tags: Square UK|
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  • Clover Flex card payment terminal

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.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-27T15:35:05+00:00Published: December 22nd, 2024|Tags: Clover UK|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-26T23:41:17+00:00Published: February 26th, 2025|Tags: Paymentsense|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:17:41+00:00Published: October 11th, 2024|Tags: Worldpay|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:16:19+00:00Published: April 26th, 2024|Tags: Teya|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-09-14T16:22:25+01:00Published: August 7th, 2024|Tags: Handepay|
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Stripe Terminal review: adaptable card machines for online businesses

Stripe Terminal is a choice of card readers for Stripe users. Intended for online-first businesses, who actually benefits most from it?

Emily Sorensen2024-08-15T23:54:35+01:00Published: August 15th, 2024|Tags: Stripe|
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  • Elavon card machine with Elavon logo on its screen

Elavon review: okay card machines, but so-so service better for large companies

Elavon has okay card machines, but fees are not that clear. We cover payment features and who should consider Elavon.

Emily Sorensen2024-07-14T16:07:05+01:00Published: May 5th, 2024|Tags: Elavon|
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  • Verifone card machine review

Verifone card machine review: good terminals that fit around your business

Do Verifone terminals live up to the company's global aspirations in the UK? We review the card machines, fees, service and where to get one.

Emily Sorensen2024-04-05T21:46:44+01:00Published: April 5th, 2024|Tags: Verifone|
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  • Zettle Terminal next to Dock & Printer

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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  • myPOS Smart N5 review

myPOS Smart N5 review: multi-functional terminal with online account

The myPOS Smart N5 is a fancy Android terminal with checkout and business apps. It comes with a business account - so are there downsides?

Emily Sorensen2023-11-15T10:00:15+00:00Published: November 9th, 2020|Tags: myPOS|
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  • SumUp 3G review

SumUp 3G review – an uncomplicated card machine for anywhere

SumUp 3G is a no-frills card machine, a low-cost way to payments with a network connection. And limitations?

Emily Sorensen2023-11-15T09:41:55+00:00Published: February 19th, 2020|Tags: SumUp|
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  • SumUp 3G Printer review

SumUp 3G and Printer review: lowest-cost terminal with receipt printer in UK

The SumUp 3G with Printer is a cheap, two-piece card terminal that prints receipts. How does it work and who should use it?

Emily Sorensen2023-11-15T07:43:25+00:00Published: February 18th, 2020|Tags: SumUp|
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  • PAX A920 review

PAX A920 terminal: unboxing, presentation and our opinion

Considering the PAX A920 card machine? We got our hands on one, unboxed it, took pictures - and discovered features you should know about.

Emmanuel Charpentier2023-02-15T18:44:06+00:00Published: March 4th, 2021|Tags: PAX|
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  • Spire card machine review

Spire card machine review: UK-based supplier of terminals for any sector

Spire Payments are a card machine supplier for businesses and resellers around the world. Should you go for their terminals?

Emily Sorensen2022-06-15T14:50:08+01:00Published: April 27th, 2019|
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  • Payzone terminals on tabletop

Payzone review: terminals with least commitment and add-ons to sell

Payzone card machines have 12-month contracts, and add-on services are good for small shops. But what about costs and customer support?

Emily Sorensen2021-10-19T13:22:12+01:00Published: March 7th, 2019|
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