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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-31T17:31:00+01:00Updated: March 31st, 2023|Tags: SumUp|
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Coronavirus can be transmitted via payment terminal buttons and banknotes

Money is the ultimate carrier of coronavirus, and this is true for both cash and card machines. Here's what the research says and how to minimise spread.

By Jamie Roberts|2020-03-02T12:09:44+00:00Updated: March 2nd, 2020|
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  • X report Z report

What is an X report vs Z report? How are they done?

What are Z reports and X reports? Whether you have a cash register, card machine or EPOS system, they have the same purpose, but are done differently.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-19T19:45:57+01:00Updated: August 19th, 2022|Tags: EPOS|
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  • Intelligentpos being used on a countertop with tablet stand

POS software comparison of leading till systems in the UK

We compare the five best EPOS software in the UK, focusing on key differences in cost, functionality and purpose.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-24T12:00:11+00:00Updated: January 24th, 2023|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend|
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  • BigCommerce vs Shopify

BigCommerce vs. Shopify: similar plans, but payments can be deal-breaker

Shopify and BigCommerce have very similar ecommerce plans, but payments can get pricey with the wrong choice.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-01-10T19:50:25+00:00Updated: January 10th, 2021|Tags: BigCommerce UK, Shopify UK|
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  • POS system feature list

POS system feature list: 50 to consider

What are the most important POS functions in a till system? We list the top 50 POS features businesses should consider.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:27:58+00:00Updated: January 19th, 2023|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS|
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  • POS system price

How much does a point of sale (POS) system cost?

What does a POS system cost? We break down the price of POS equipment and software - including hidden costs.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:26:27+00:00Updated: January 19th, 2023|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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  • multichannel vs omnichannel

Multichannel vs. omnichannel – what’s the difference?

What's the meaning of omnichannel vs multichannel retail? We look at definition, examples and the combined ecommerce and in-store approach to sales.

By Emily Sorensen|2019-11-12T15:12:41+00:00Updated: November 12th, 2019|
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  • short term card machine rental

Short-term card machine rental vs buying a card reader

Card terminal hire for short periods can cost more than buying a card reader upfront, so why still consider it?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-09T18:13:29+00:00Updated: March 9th, 2023|
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  • Payzone or Worldpay

Worldpay or Payzone? Similar services, not the same strengths

Is Payzone or Worldpay best? Their terminals and payment solutions are similar, but their pros and cons are very different.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-01-22T16:11:59+00:00Updated: January 22nd, 2021|Tags: Worldpay|
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  • what is neobank

What is a neobank? How does it differ from traditional banks?

We give a definition of neobank, along with examples of such challenger banks. How is it different from traditional banks?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-10-07T23:27:36+01:00Updated: October 7th, 2022|
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  • Worldpay vs iZettle

Worldpay vs. iZettle: two very different payment services

Is iZettle or Worldpay best for your business? Here's what merchants should know about these very different services.

By Emily Sorensen|2020-09-10T14:57:43+01:00Updated: September 10th, 2020|Tags: Worldpay, Zettle|
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  • Square compatible receipt printers

Receipt printers that work with Square: a complete overview

Our guide explains all receipt printers compatible with Square POS, whether you're using iPad, iPhone or Android.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-16T14:42:13+00:00Updated: February 16th, 2022|Tags: Receipts, Square UK|
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  • Credit card machine history

The historical roots of electronic card machines

The story behind electronic payment terminals starts with Diners Club. What happened since, in chronological order?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-05-17T18:40:17+01:00Updated: May 17th, 2023|Tags: Chip and PIN, Contactless|
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What does ‘smart terminal’ mean?

What does smart terminal mean in the context of card payments? We give examples of smart terminal POS.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-26T13:47:57+01:00Updated: August 26th, 2022|
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  • which POS hardware to buy

What POS hardware do you really need in a till system?

What hardware components are most important in a POS system? We list the core POS equipment in order of priority.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:29:07+00:00Updated: January 19th, 2023|
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  • POS offline mode

Offline mode of a POS system – what should you know and prepare for?

How can tills work offline? Some cloud-based EPOS have an offline mode, but not all functions will work - read the ins and outs.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-04T15:33:59+01:00Updated: May 4th, 2022|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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  • Cash register vs POS system

Cash register vs. POS system – what’s the difference?

They're both till points, but POS systems and cash registers are very different things - we compare the differences.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-02T10:47:47+01:00Updated: June 2nd, 2022|
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  • Ingenico Move 5000 review

Ingenico card terminals: what’s new about the Move 5000 and Axium D7?

Ingenico has a new card machine range, including Move 5000. We compare key differences between the new models.

By Emmanuel Charpentier|2022-01-12T09:46:04+00:00Updated: January 12th, 2022|Tags: Chip and PIN, Ingenico, NFC|
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Payleven alternatives in the UK

Payleven merged with SumUp in 2016. We've updated our list of Payleven alternatives to show the similar card readers.

By Joey H Martens|2020-10-21T17:49:52+01:00Updated: October 21st, 2020|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, Payleven, PayPal UK, Square UK, SumUp, Worldpay, Zettle|
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