Can individuals get a card reader to accept payments?
Can anyone get a card machine? What if you need a card reader for personal use? Not so simple - here's who can get one for accepting payments.
Are low-cost mobile card readers a partial solution for late payments?
Mobile POS systems may be a partial solution to late payments and the inability to take credit card payments. But how, and what are the statistics?
Intuit Pay UK review – a card reader from QuickBooks
Intuit Pay by QuickBooks was a credit card reader previously available in the UK, but is now discontinued. Intuit is known for online accounting services.
How do refunds work on a card machine?
Wonder how to do a refund on a credit card machine? We explain steps, time limitations and refund rules for different types of terminals.
Monese Business account review: ideal for EEA residents with a UK company
What's special about Monese for business? We get to the bottom of account features and costs to be wary of, but also concerns about customer service.
Square Appointments review: versatile booking EPOS with integrated payments
Square Appointments is not just a POS app with a booking calendar - it comes with a free booking website, payments and selling tools. But is it good?
What to look for in an online scheduling system: 12 features explained
What features should an online booking system have? How do you decide on one? We explain the most important characteristics of booking software.
What is a neobank? How does it differ from traditional banks?
We give a definition of neobank, along with examples of such challenger banks. How is it different from traditional banks?
How does a POS system work? The basics explained
If POS is not a standalone machine or process, then what is it? We explain how point of sale systems work, with examples of setups.
SumUp vs Worldpay: simplified payments or tailored package at a price?
We compare pros and cons of two very different payment companies: SumUp and Worldpay. How costly are the card machine packages for a small business?
Does your business qualify for a company credit card?
Do you qualify for a business credit card? We look at eligibility criteria in the UK, examples of requirements and alternative credit options.
How does a business account overdraft work?
What is a business overdraft and how does it work? We look at fees, how it differs from a business loan and how you can get one.
What does ‘smart terminal’ mean?
What does smart terminal mean in the context of card payments? We give examples of smart terminal POS.
Five questions to SumUp co-founder Marc-Alexander Christ
We sat down with SumUp co-founder Marc-Alexander Christ to ask about SumUp's development choices, customer service, future plans, and more.
iZettle Reader 2 – what’s new?
iZettle Reader 2 has landed - an improved update of the first iZettle Reader. Looking nearly identical, what's actually different about this one?
Elavon MobileMerchant UK review: there are better options available
Elavon MobileMerchant is a mobile card reader without a contract, monthly fees or revenue requirements - but it falls short with the app.
Barclaycard Anywhere review: a basic service that’s lagging behind
Barclaycard Anywhere's card reader is a simple solution for occasional card payments. Does the low card fee make up for the basic app?
8 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.
Why a POS system integrated with payments is a must
What are the reasons for integrating a POS system with card payments? Here's how an integrated till system works and why it matters for business.
What is an X report vs Z report? How are they done?
What are Z reports and X reports? Whether you have a cash register, card machine or EPOS system, they have the same purpose, but are done differently.