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      • SquareSquare Virtual Terminal – Good features, no monthly fee
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  • card machine for mobile hairdresser

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 Sorensen2025-03-05T09:05:43+00:00Published: September 17th, 2024|Tags: Handepay, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Tide, Zettle|
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  • Square Terminal review

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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  • PayPal vs Worldpay

Worldpay vs. PayPal Virtual Terminal: which is best for phone payments?

Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-28T10:48:59+00:00Published: June 22nd, 2020|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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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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  • SumUp Solo card terminals

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 Sorensen2025-02-27T15:21:00+00:00Published: February 27th, 2025|Tags: SumUp|
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Self-service kiosks: what are the UK options?

We compare the best self-order checkout machines for small restaurants, shops and takeaway venues. What are the costs, pros and cons?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-27T09:20:45+00:00Published: February 26th, 2025|Tags: Lightspeed, Self-Service Kiosks, Square UK, SumUp, Toast|
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  • Paymentsense review

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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  • Zempler Bank app and cards

Zempler Bank business account review: easy to qualify, imperfect service

Is Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) business account any good? The credit options are useful, but reviews paint a different picture.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-19T22:48:28+00:00Published: February 19th, 2025|Tags: Cashplus|
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Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best for small businesses

What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-18T15:49:33+00:00Published: February 18th, 2025|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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Card machines for international use – what are the alternatives?

Are you looking for a card terminal that accepts payments abroad? Here are the options for getting paid on business trips overseas.

Nicole Willing2025-02-12T17:38:38+00:00Published: February 12th, 2025|
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  • Lightspeed Restaurant UK review

Lightspeed Restaurant POS review: above-average app, with some limitations

We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system. Are the features, costs, customer support and user experience enough for restaurants?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:33:44+00:00Published: February 7th, 2024|Tags: iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS|
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  • GoCardless direct bank payment

GoCardless review: popular platform for smooth direct bank payments

Is GoCardless any good for a small business? How does it work? We tested the product and review costs, service and features in detail.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:32:38+00:00Published: March 4th, 2024|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Direct Debit, GoCardless, Recurring Payments|
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