Card machines
New card machine provider? How to get the best deal as a switcher
Want a better card machine deal? We go through the considerations, contract options and tips for switching to an alternative payment provider.
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.
Why you need a backup for your card machine – and not just cash
Only got a card terminal? Don't rely on it entirely. There are several reasons why a business should accept other payment methods apart from cash.
What is an Android POS terminal?
What is an Android POS machine and how does it work? We explain the meaning, technology, types and characteristics of these terminals.
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Point of sale for hospitality
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.
What VAT rates should you charge for takeaway food and drinks?
Cafes, restaurants and other food businesses apply different VAT rates. We explain and list the VAT required for different food and drink items.
Best restaurant POS systems in the UK
What is the best till software for food and drink? We rank leading EPOS systems for restaurants in the UK.
Compare card readers
Best card reader with app for iPhone and Android: 7 compared
Compare all credit card readers that work with an iPhone, iPad or Android app in the UK. Which is best - and worth the cost - for a small business?
SumUp vs Square: which is best for face-to-face and online merchants?
Compare Square and SumUp card readers, fees, POS apps and remote payment methods. What's the best one for small UK businesses?
7 best card machines for small UK businesses compared
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.
POS for retail
SumUp Point of Sale (formerly Goodtill) review: affordable, not always smooth
The old Goodtill is now SumUp Point of Sale, but does it work well? We tested the POS app, backend and support to discover pros and cons.
Best 5 iPad POS systems UK
Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.
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?
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
How to accept Alipay and WeChat Pay in the UK
How can a business accept Alipay and WeChat Pay in the UK? Here's how the mobile wallets work, where to get it and how to set it up as a merchant.
What is legal tender in the UK?
What's the meaning of legal tender? We define the term, list the legal tenders in the UK and explain the rules for businesses and consumers.
Should you accept cheques as a business?
Do you have to accept cheques as a business? Is it illegal to refuse them? We look at pros and cons of this traditional payment method.
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
Soldo review: smooth expense management for UK business teams
Is Soldo a business card, bank account or something more sophisticated? We tried and investigated Soldo's expense tools to find pros and cons.
ANNA business account review: no-fuss banking with a human touch
Is ANNA a good business account? How do fees work? Are funds secure? We tested the service and have some things to say about the customer experience.
Standing order vs Direct Debit – what’s the difference?
Is a standing order the same as a Direct Debit? No, there are differences between them. We go into the functional and legal aspects of the payments.