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  • iZettle vs paymentsense

Paymentsense vs iZettle – which is best for your small business?

Paymentsense or iZettle? Customer reviews reveal significant flaws with one of them. We compare important differences in costs, fees and services.

Emily Sorensen2021-06-28T10:59:48+01:00Published: October 11th, 2020|Tags: Paymentsense, Zettle|
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How Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) works for a small business merchant

How does Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) work for a small business? We look at the different types, costs and how merchants can get started.

Emily Sorensen2021-06-08T21:31:57+01:00Published: June 8th, 2021|
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PayPal or Payleven – which is better for over-the-phone payments?

We compare PayPal and Payleven virtual terminals for over-the-phone payments in the UK. What are the fees, customer support and access to funds like?

Dee Primett2021-04-02T13:58:37+01:00Published: April 4th, 2016|Tags: Payleven, PayPal UK, Phone Payments|
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  • Starling vs ANNA

Starling vs. Anna Money for business: superb support, very different accounts

Which is best for small businesses & sole traders: ANNA Money or Starling Bank? Compare app features, current accounts, pricing and customer service.

Emily Sorensen2021-02-23T14:56:49+00:00Published: December 11th, 2020|Tags: ANNA Money, Starling Bank|
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Are online payments safe? How can you sell securely online?

How safe are online payments? The stats are not bad for online merchants, but it's essential to know which security measures you need online.

Emily Sorensen2021-02-16T14:02:14+00:00Published: January 14th, 2021|Tags: Payment Gateway|
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How to take payments over the phone

Taking payments over the phone is important for many businesses in the UK, but how do you actually do it?

Emily Sorensen2021-02-16T11:34:24+00:00Published: February 16th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments|
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Can I take credit card payments over the phone? What do UK regulations say?

Are phone payments legal in the UK? What are the regulations for businesses? We explain the key rules governing over-the-phone transactions.

Emily Sorensen2021-02-13T18:13:30+00:00Published: February 13th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments|
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Is it safe to take payments over the phone?

How safe are phone payments? Generally quite safe. We cover the most important ways to protect yourself from card fraud.

Dee Primett2021-02-13T18:03:17+00:00Published: April 4th, 2018|Tags: Phone Payments|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2021-01-22T16:11:59+00:00Published: September 22nd, 2019|Tags: Worldpay|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2021-01-10T19:50:25+00:00Published: December 12th, 2019|Tags: BigCommerce UK, Shopify UK|
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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.

Joey H Martens2020-10-21T17:49:52+01:00Published: June 20th, 2019|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, Payleven, PayPal UK, Square UK, SumUp, Worldpay, Zettle|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2020-09-10T14:57:43+01:00Published: August 16th, 2019|Tags: Worldpay, Zettle|
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