What kinds of businesses are restricted with Square, PayPal, iZettle and SumUp?
Not all merchants are approved by Square, iZettle, SumUp or PayPal. What are the restricted businesses, and why is it harder to get approval for them?
Should you set a minimum amount for card payments?
Some merchants still impose a £5 minimum on card payments, but is it a good idea - or even legal? Read this carefully if you're considering it.
The ultimate overview of acquirers for face-to-face businesses in the UK
We explain the card processing cycle and list the acquirers, ISOs and aggregators that face-to-face businesses in the UK can pick from.
Should I accept American Express? Things to consider
Should you accept Amex in your business? Let's consider reasons for and against it and how merchants can start accepting this global credit card.
Is iPad the best solution for cloud-based POS systems?
Is it best to use a cloud-based point of sale (POS) on an iPad or Android tablet? We look at the main iPad differentiators important for a POS system.
How does a POS system work? The basics explained
If POS is not a standalone machine or process, then what is it? We explain how point of sale systems work, with examples of setups.
Different types of mobile payments explained
What are all the different types of mobile payments used today? Our complete guide explains how, and where, each present-day mobile payment type works.