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  • SumUp POS app on iPad

SumUp Point of Sale review: low-cost POS apps that have improved

Does SumUp Point of Sale work well? We tested the POS Plus and Pro apps and service to discover pros and cons.

Emily Sorensen2025-11-08T19:59:54+00:00Published: November 8th, 2025|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, SumUp|
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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 Sorensen2025-11-04T16:38:09+00:00Published: June 11th, 2025|Tags: SumUp|
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Best providers for recurring payments in the UK

What are the best solutions for recurring payments in the UK? We compare providers, fees and payment types offered (Direct Debit or card).

Emily Sorensen2025-10-08T22:17:39+01:00Published: October 8th, 2025|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Airwallex, Direct Debit, GoCardless, PayPal UK, Recurring Payments, Square UK, Stripe, Tide|
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  • Card reader at hairdressers

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.

Emily Sorensen2025-09-21T22:45:09+01:00Published: September 21st, 2025|Tags: Handepay, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Tide, Zettle|
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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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  • Epos Now till app on iPad display

Epos Now review: tailored POS with hardware for those who can commit

Is Epos Now a good POS system that's worth the contract and fixed monthly cost? We tested the till software and discovered how it really works.

Emily Sorensen2025-09-03T22:21:06+01:00Published: September 3rd, 2025|Tags: Epos Now, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS|
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  • Hand with credit card about to tap on NFC contactless phone to pay

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 Sorensen2025-08-26T17:34:09+01:00Published: August 26th, 2025|Tags: Adyen, Contactless, Dojo, Mobile Payments, Monzo, myPOS, NFC, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Tap-on-Phone, Tide, Tyl by NatWest, Viva Wallet, Zettle|
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  • PAX A920Pro card machine

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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  • Lopay card reader

How does Lopay compare with the competition?

Lopay' payment products, transfer speeds and seemingly low rates attract small businesses, but we found there's more to the story.

Emily Sorensen2025-08-20T15:59:55+01:00Published: August 20th, 2025|
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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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  • SumUp vs Square logos with card in between

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 Sorensen2025-07-23T23:46:28+01:00Published: July 23rd, 2025|Tags: Square UK, SumUp|
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  • SumUp Air and myPOS Go 2

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.

Emily Sorensen2025-07-23T10:22:59+01:00Published: July 23rd, 2025|Tags: myPOS, SumUp|
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