Card not present transactions – the absolute basics for merchants
What is a card not present transaction? We explain the different types (yes, there are several), security concerns and how merchants can prevent fraud.
Does Stripe offer a virtual terminal? How does it work?
With Stripe, you can activate a virtual credit card terminal - but it's not so simple. How do Stripe phone payments work? What are the alternatives?
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?
SumUp Virtual Terminal review: over-the-phone payments from any device
SumUp payments over the phone are easy as pie, but maybe not as suitable as a primary solution as other virtual terminals.
PayPal Virtual Terminal review: a complicated price for phone payments
PayPal Virtual Terminal is easy to use for phone payments. The fees are high for small businesses - is the service worth it?
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.
Clover Flex review: multi-functional card machine with touchscreen
The Clover Flex card machine is a mobile smart POS terminal with customised features (at a cost). We analyse specs and terms to be wary of.
What is a WhatsApp Business account? Should you get one?
What's the meaning of a WhatsApp Business account and would it be useful for your business? Does it cost anything? Here're how the account works.
SumUp Online Store Starter review: extremely fast setup, but too basic?
SumUp lets even non-techies build an online shop in few easy steps straight from the SumUp App - but is it too basic? We put SumUp ecommerce to the test.
Tide business account review: flashy e-money account with limitations
Is Tide business account any good for small businesses? Is it a safe banking platform? We discuss Tide account fees, app, service and limitations.
PayPal.Me review: fixed payment link for PayPal transactions
What is PayPal Me used for? It's a pay by link solution for all PayPal users, but there are important limitations apart from the special features.
Can you set a minimum amount for eftpos and other card payments?
What's the law on minimum spends for EFTPOS transactions? We explain the rules and whether it's a good idea to enforce an amount on card payments.
How to accept payments without contact with the customer
How can merchants accept card payments while avoiding physical touch? We list remote payments and contactless methods with a card machine.
How to set up an online store in one day: 9 streamlined steps
How do you create an online shop for a small business quickly? We guide you through the 9 necessary steps to launch your ecommerce sales tomorrow.
What is a payment link? How does it work?
How do payment links work? Not easy to answer given the mixed definitions online. We explain the term and list different kinds of pay links.
iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?
What is iZettle Go and do you get enough POS features, considering it is free? We dig into its possibilities and limitations.
iZettle E-commerce review: is it the right choice for your business?
Are you a small retail business looking to sell online? Our iZettle E-commerce review looks at whether this is the right choice.
How to clean your credit card machine: tips and steps to follow
Want to prevent spreading germs or just keep your payment device in tip-top condition? Our guide tells you how to sanitise a card terminal in every way.
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?
SumUp 3G review – an uncomplicated card machine for anywhere
SumUp 3G is a no-frills card machine, a low-cost way to payments with a network connection. And limitations?