Card machines
7 best card machines for small businesses in the UK
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.
Elavon card machine review UK: so-so service that could be cheaper
Elavon Merchant Services offers many card machines, but fees are not that clear. We cover payment features and who should consider Elavon.
Zettle Terminal review: sleek, mobile all-in-one card machine with receipt printer
Zettle Terminal is an elegant touchscreen card machine with POS software and SIM card. We look at features and judge if it's worth the cost.
Stripe Terminal review: adaptable card machines for online businesses
Stripe Terminal is a card reader for Stripe users. Intended for online-first businesses, who would benefit most from this card machine solution?
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Point of sale for hospitality
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?
TouchBistro review: user-friendly restaurant EPOS with good support
TouchBistro is one of the most user-friendly iPad POS systems available for UK restaurants. Is it right for your food business?
Square for Restaurants review: plain interface, but efficient EPOS
The Square for Restaurants app looks very plain, perhaps too simple for the monthly cost? We find out by testing the software.
Compare card readers
Zettle vs. SumUp: cheap card readers, increasingly different services
Which is best: SumUp or Zettle card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.
7 best card machines for small businesses in the UK
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.
Square vs Zettle: which payment and POS system is best for your business?
Zettle and Square have the same transaction fee and no fixed monthly costs, but there are other crucial differences between them.
POS for retail
Hike POS review: affordable, standard retail POS for iPad, PC and Mac
Hike is a pretty standard POS system for retailers, but has an edge over alternatives: it works on PC and Mac as well as iPad. Is it worth the cost?
Vend POS review UK: good all-round retail POS at a reasonable price
Solid and usable, Vend has a lot to offer. With its many features and user-friendly interface, should retailers consider it?
Shopify POS review UK: best for unifying online with in-store sales simply
We've tested Shopify POS Pro and Lite and share our insights. Is this the best way for online merchants to sell in-store?
5 best retail POS systems for small shops in the UK
What's the best POS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few are great for small retailers.
Virtual terminal reviews
Square Virtual Terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square's virtual terminal is cheap, easy to use and requires no commitment. How does it work? Any feature limitations?
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.
Worldpay Virtual Terminal review: does the job, but fees need clarifying
Worldpay's virtual terminal works well, but what are the costs and what can you expect from the service?
Get paid remotely
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.
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.
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.
Business accounts
Airwallex review: an excellent global account – if only they accept you
Airwallex business account is not for everyone, but low fees and a good service could make it the best. We tested it and review the service.
Cashplus vs. Starling Bank: business accounts from very different banks
Which has the best business bank account: Cashplus or Starling Bank? Compare online banking features, apps and pricing for small businesses.
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?