How to accept Bitcoin payments with SumUp
Accepting Bitcoin is just as easy as charging a credit card: the cashier only needs to tap the Bitcoin icon in the SumUp application.
BigCommerce review UK: website builder designed to scale your business
Is BigCommerce too 'big' for a small business? Let us review pros and cons for online merchants in the UK.
Is iPad the best solution for cloud-based POS systems?
Is it best to use a cloud-based point of sale (POS) on an iPad or Android tablet? We look at the main iPad differentiators important for a POS system.
Wise Business account review: better than a bank account, or just for transfers?
Wise (formerly TransferWise) Business banking is cheap, but what are the limitations? How do currency accounts and international payments work?
Amazon Pay review: almost like PayPal, but is it better for businesses?
How does Amazon Pay work? What are the advantages and disadvantages for a small business? We give our verdict.
SumUp Online Store Starter review: extremely fast setup, but too basic?
SumUp lets even non-techies build an online shop in few easy steps straight from the SumUp App - but is it too basic? We put SumUp ecommerce to the test.
EKM ecommerce review: top support and well-balanced features
How does EKM hold up as an ecommerce platform? This UK-based online store comes with extra support and features to elevate sales.
Squarespace online store review: beautiful designs for simple ecommerce
Squarespace commerce plans are for online stores with a visually stunning theme, but are features too limited and charges too high?
Starling Bank or Monzo for business? Compare accounts, fees and service
Should you go for a Monzo or Starling Bank account for business? We compare account features, customer service and how costs stack up.
Shopify vs Square: online retail or versatile tools – which is better?
What's better: Shopify or Square - or both? Compare the big differences in fees, payment systems, POS and online store features.
Point of sale applications for mobile payments – current developments
Smartphones can now easily be used with a mobile point-of-sale application, allowing businesses of any size to accept card payments anywhere.
How can I accept credit cards on my iPhone?
More and more traders accept cards via iPhone, but how do they do it? We look at what a mobile point of sale is, and how to get started.
Flexible loans for small businesses: iZettle Cash Advance
iZettle Advance is a quick and easy funding option when iZettle merchants need it, without a complicated application.
Takepayments Virtual Terminal review: decent phone payments, with limitations
Phone payments through Takepayments is not for everyone. We tested it and review fees, features and service - here's what to consider.
Payleven review – convenient chip and PIN card reader
Payleven allows you to use a smartphone or tablet to accept card payments. No monthly fees, but what’s the catch? Read the full review here!
SumUp Virtual Terminal review: over-the-phone payments from any device
SumUp payments over the phone are easy as pie, but maybe not as suitable as a primary solution as other virtual terminals.
Lightspeed Retail EPOS review: advanced inventory-first system
Versatile and advanced, Lightspeed Retail POS is efficient for stock and sales alike. What should SME retailers know about the service?
Is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) destined to grow in store?
What are the signs that Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is growing in store as opposed to online? We look at the recent trends and till solutions.
PayPal Virtual Terminal review: a complicated price for phone payments
PayPal Virtual Terminal is easy to use for phone payments. The fees are high for small businesses - is the service worth it?
Holvi account review: basic business banking that can sort your taxes
Holvi UK has some limitations, but the accountant and invoicing could make up for it. We tested the service to review fees, app and business account features.
Payzone review: terminals with least commitment and add-ons to sell
Payzone card machines have 12-month contracts, and add-on services are good for small shops. But what about costs and customer support?
iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?
What is iZettle Go and do you get enough POS features, considering it is free? We dig into its possibilities and limitations.
PayPal Business review: online payments platform with e-account
The PayPal Business account offers a lot of payment and merchant tools, but do the fees justify the service? Is it the be-all of online payments?
PayPal vs. Square Virtual Terminal: which is best for a small business?
Is PayPal or Square Virtual Terminal best for small businesses? Compare features, costs and service of these popular phone payment solutions.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vend and Shopify, one or both together? Considerations for serious retailers
We compare Vend's POS and Shopify's ecommerce for retailers - and how well the Vend POS + Shopify integration works.
Does Stripe offer a virtual terminal? How does it work?
With Stripe, you can activate a virtual credit card terminal - but it's not so simple. How do Stripe phone payments work? What are the alternatives?
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.
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.