The historical roots of electronic card machines
The story behind electronic payment terminals starts with Diners Club. What happened since, in chronological order?
What does ‘smart terminal’ mean?
What does smart terminal mean in the context of card payments? We give examples of smart terminal POS.
What is PIN on glass? How it differs from PIN on COTS
How does PIN on glass work? We explain the PIN entry process compared with PIN on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices.
What POS hardware do you really need in a till system?
What hardware components are most important in a POS system? We list the core POS equipment in order of priority.
The battle of payments in Denmark: is Dankort losing traction?
How is Denmark's national debit card faring against international competition and mobile payments? Statistics tell a complicated story of change.
Offline mode of a POS system – what should you know and prepare for?
How can tills work offline? Some cloud-based EPOS have an offline mode, but not all functions will work - read the ins and outs.
Cash register vs. POS system – what’s the difference?
They're both till points, but POS systems and cash registers are very different things - we compare the differences.
What is cloud-based POS? How does it differ from traditional till systems?
How does cloud-based POS systems compare to locally-hosted tills? We explain how it works and why it's a better system for most businesses.
PayPal Here UK review: how does it compare with iZettle and SumUp?
We put the PayPal Here card reader and payment app to the test. Is the PayPal integration worth the complex fees?
Spire card machine review: UK-based supplier of terminals for any sector
Spire Payments are a card machine supplier for businesses and resellers around the world. Should you go for their terminals?
Accepting tips and service charge: how-tos and legal responsibilities
Accepting tips, gratuities or service charges from customers? Here's how to accept it, plus your legal responsibilities as a business.
7 winning ways to keep the till point organised
How do you keep a till point organised, but fetching too? We list seven ways you can maximise sales and efficiency without compromising on looks.
Which credit and debit cards to accept in your small business
Card brands are aplenty - so which debit and credit cards should you accept? We discuss Visa, Amex, JCB and all others to consider for a terminal.
Lightspeed Retail EPOS review: advanced inventory-first system
Versatile and advanced, Lightspeed Retail POS is efficient for stock and sales alike. What should SME retailers know about the service?
Vend and Shopify, one or both together? Considerations for serious retailers
We compare Vend's POS and Shopify's ecommerce for retailers - and how well the Vend POS + Shopify integration works.
iZettle vs. Shopify: what’s the best POS and ecommerce combo?
Which is the best e-commerce and POS combination: Shopify or iZettle? We compare features and price differences.
Why cash-only is more expensive than accepting cards
Cash businesses lose money directly and indirectly by avoiding cards. What are the costs of accepting cash, and how does it compare with cards?
Payzone review: terminals with least commitment and add-ons to sell
Payzone card machines have 12-month contracts, and add-on services are good for small shops. But what about costs and customer support?
What is a merchant account? Do I need one for my business?
Do all businesses need a merchant account? What is it anyway? We explain the merchant account definition clearly - and a few alternatives to it.
Fee scales of iZettle and PayPal — how do they compare?
We compared the fees of iZettle Reader and PayPal Here. The winner? That depends on card revenue and the type of cards you accept.