Card machines
Dojo vs SumUp: simplified card machine package or simplified pricing?
Does Dojo or SumUp have the best card reader deal? How do fees, terminals, payments, POS features and service compare? We tested them to find out.
Dojo card machine review: mobile touchscreen terminal with short contract
Dojo's card terminals are good quality, and next-day payouts a draw, but the contract suits some businesses more than others. How so?
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.
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Point of sale for hospitality
Should you get a kitchen display system (KDS)?
What are the pros and cons of a kitchen display system (KDS)? How does it replace a kitchen printer? We define and list their unique features.
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.
Compare card readers
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.
Best card readers with app for iPhone and Android phones
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?
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
What is a chargeback? How does it work?
What is a chargeback? How does it work for merchants and consumers? Learn about the meaning and process of debit and credit card chargebacks.
What is an all-in-one payment solution?
One-stop solutions for all your payment needs are increasingly common, but what does an all-in-one payment platform entail? How does it work?
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.
Business accounts
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.
Debit vs prepaid vs credit business cards: the pros and cons of each
What's the difference between a debit, prepaid and credit business card? Compare the pros and cons of each card type for a company or sole trader.
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.