Card machines
Card machine charges and fees explained
How much does a card machine cost in the UK? Here's our in-depth summary of prices and charges for buying and renting a terminal.
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.
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.
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.
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Point of sale for hospitality
6 best POS systems for takeaway and delivery
What are the best POS systems for takeaway, delivery, table orders and pickup? We analyse the most affordable software with most features for the price.
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?
6 best coffee shop POS systems for cafes in the UK
What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.
Compare card readers
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 vs SumUp: compare the UK’s best card readers
Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.
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.
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
What is a virtual terminal?
A virtual terminal is a secure screen for processing card payments remotely. How does it work and what are the characteristics?
What is softPOS and how does it work?
How does softPOS work? What is the definition of it? We explain the term, technology and issues around 'tap on phone'.
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.
Business accounts
How to open a business account online
Opening a business account can be done easily thorough an app or online. What is required and what are the steps to create a business account?
SumUp Business Account review: free, basic – but enough for some
SumUp Business Account is an app-based online account and Mastercard for SumUp merchants. Does it have all the features you need?
Starling Bank business account review: real bank for the digital age
Starling Business Account is for sole traders and limited companies in the UK. Is it as good as high street banks? We've tested the service.