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SumUp review: affordable, no-fuss card readers with many extras

SumUp is probably the cheapest card reader service with a mobile app, but what can you expect for the low fees?

Emily Sorensen2025-06-11T16:58:52+01:00Published: June 11th, 2025|Tags: SumUp|
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Square vs SumUp vs PayPal (ex-Zettle): compare the UK’s best card readers

Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.

Emily Sorensen2025-06-11T15:25:18+01:00Published: June 11th, 2025|Tags: PayPal UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-06-11T15:12:09+01:00Published: June 11th, 2025|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, myPOS, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Teya, Tide, Worldpay, Zettle|
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Square review: mobile card reader, big on payment features

Square's card reader, free POS app and lack of monthly fees are great, but what is so special about this payments service? We put it to the test.

Emily Sorensen2025-05-19T08:04:26+01:00Published: March 1st, 2024|Tags: Square UK|
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Accepting payments on a phone: what are your Tap to Pay options?

How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Compare the many Tap to Pay apps available in the UK.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-19T15:03:24+00:00Published: March 19th, 2025|Tags: Adyen, Contactless, Dojo, Mobile Payments, Monzo, myPOS, NFC, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Tap-on-Phone, Tide, Tyl by NatWest, Viva Wallet, Zettle|
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Best card readers with app for iPhone and Android phones

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?

Emily Sorensen2025-03-05T09:15:50+00:00Published: January 16th, 2025|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Elavon, Mobile Payments, Revolut, Shopify UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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SumUp vs Square: which is best for face-to-face and online merchants?

Compare Square and SumUp card readers, fees, POS apps and remote payment methods. What's the best one for small UK businesses?

Emily Sorensen2025-03-05T09:11:53+00:00Published: January 31st, 2024|Tags: Square UK, SumUp|
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Zettle review (ex-iZettle): easy card readers and app for small businesses

Zettle accepts credit and debit cards on the go, but is it the best card reader in the UK? Here's our expert take.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:21:50+00:00Published: February 28th, 2024|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, Zettle|
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Zettle vs SumUp: cheap card readers, increasingly different services

Which is best: SumUp or Zettle card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:18:45+00:00Published: February 17th, 2024|Tags: SumUp, Zettle|
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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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Shopify card reader review: POS payments for multichannel selling

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?

Emily Sorensen2024-09-02T11:31:04+01:00Published: August 13th, 2024|Tags: Shopify UK|
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Revolut Reader review: on-the-go payments with room for improvement

Is Revolut card reader worth it? We tested the device with the app and ran into issues. Here's our verdict on the experience, fees and service.

Emily Sorensen2024-05-10T12:27:48+01:00Published: February 1st, 2024|Tags: Revolut|
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