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      • LightspeedLightspeed Restaurant – Decent software, not extensive
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      • SquareSquare Virtual Terminal – Good features, no monthly fee
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  • charity card payment

Card machines for charities: what are your options?

Getting a card machine for charity donations isn't easy in the UK. We did the research and compare all the options for a charitable cause.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-07T13:53:57+00:00Published: March 5th, 2025|Tags: Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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Retail Merchant Services review: good card machines, no competitive edge

Retail Merchant Services card machines may be good, but are costs too high for what you get? What makes RMS worthwhile?

Emily Sorensen2025-03-07T00:20:08+00:00Published: March 7th, 2025|
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10+ best payment link providers in the UK

What are the best payment links for small businesses? We review pay-by-link solutions for remote card payments by email, text and social media.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-05T09:28:13+00:00Published: January 31st, 2025|Tags: Adyen, Airwallex, Monzo, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Tide, Worldpay, 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

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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  • 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 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: 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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