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  • Worldpay card machines

Worldpay card machine review: geared towards steady businesses

Many companies use Worldpay, but are the card machines worth the cost and fees? Let's look at what a contract involves.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:17:41+00:00Published: October 11th, 2024|Tags: Worldpay|
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Teya review: a card machine package that supports local businesses

Teya's card machine is a promising contender on the payment market. We tested the product and service and found its pros and cons.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:16:19+00:00Published: April 26th, 2024|Tags: Teya|
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Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:14:57+00:00Published: January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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Best payment apps (and card reader) for busking in the UK

How can you collect donations and tips as a street musician? We shortlist the apps and card readers that buskers would get the most out of.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-22T22:28:41+00:00Published: January 22nd, 2025|Tags: QR Codes, Revolut, SumUp, Zettle|
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Do you need a self-service kiosk for in-store ordering?

Is it worth getting a self-service point of sale (POS)? We look at the benefits, disadvantages and reasons for choosing it.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-12T22:16:32+00:00Published: April 3rd, 2023|Tags: Self-Service Kiosks|
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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 Sorensen2024-11-08T22:29:18+00:00Published: November 8th, 2024|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Direct Debit, GoCardless, PayPal UK, Recurring Payments, Square UK, Stripe, Tide|
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5 best business accounts for the self-employed

Which business account is best for UK sole traders? We've tried different online bank accounts - let us compare their limitations and strengths.

Emily Sorensen2024-11-07T23:04:05+00:00Published: November 7th, 2024|Tags: ANNA Money, Monzo, Revolut, Starling Bank, Tide|
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7 best business accounts for small companies

Compare the best business accounts for limited companies in the UK. What are the main differences in costs, plans and services?

Emily Sorensen2024-10-05T20:31:02+01:00Published: October 5th, 2024|Tags: Airwallex, Cashplus, Monese, Monzo, Revolut, Starling Bank, Tide|
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Handepay card machine review: average contract with a few benefits

Are Handepay card machines worth the commitment? What does the Price Challenge entail? Here's our verdict on Handepay.

Emily Sorensen2024-09-14T16:22:25+01:00Published: August 7th, 2024|Tags: Handepay|
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9 best online payment systems for small businesses in the UK

What are the best online payment systems for a small business? We look at the selling tools and fees, weighing up the pros and cons.

Emily Sorensen2024-09-04T23:04:14+01:00Published: September 4th, 2024|Tags: Adyen, Airwallex, Click and Collect, Invoices, Payment Gateway, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Recurring Payments, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Verifone, Worldpay|
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Shopify card reader review: POS payments for multichannel selling

Shopify has a card reader that pairs with a POS app for retail shops. Is it worth the cost when you have to subscribe to an ecommerce plan?

Emily Sorensen2024-09-02T11:31:04+01:00Published: August 13th, 2024|Tags: Shopify UK|
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Revolut Business review: account for borderless freelancers and companies

Revolut for Business is a current account for freelancers and companies - are there hidden fees for international transfers?

Emily Sorensen2024-08-28T23:15:22+01:00Published: August 28th, 2024|Tags: Money Transfers, Revolut|
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