Elavon review: okay card machines, but so-so service better for large companies
Elavon has okay card machines, but fees are not that clear. We cover payment features and who should consider Elavon.
Lloyds Bank Cardnet review: decent card machines, average fees, slow start-up
Lloyds Bank Cardnet provides decent card machines from e.g. Clover. With a contract, average fees and slow start-up, it doesn't suit everyone.
Card machines for charities: what are your options?
Getting a card machine for charity donations isn't easy in the UK. We did the research and compare all the options for a charitable cause.
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.
Teya review: a card machine package that supports local businesses
Teya's card machine is a promising contender on the payment market. We tested the product and service and found its pros and cons.
Revolut POS review: exceeds expectations for a free café POS system
Revolut's POS app for iPad is basic, with surprising potential. We tested the EPOS and give our opinion of the product and service.
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.
Square review Australia: excellent value packed into app-based card reader
Connected to the free POS app, Square Reader makes a secure EFTPOS terminal with many features - but it's not all that Square has to offer.
SumUp vs Square: which payment platform is best in Ireland?
Square and SumUp lead small-business payments in Ireland, but they still differ a lot. Compare the card readers, fees and payment features.
SumUp Ireland review: hassle-free way to take card payments
SumUp sells low-cost card readers for small Irish businesses. But do the price, no contract and simple transaction fee have trade-offs?
Verifone card machine review: good terminals that fit around your business
Do Verifone terminals live up to the company's global aspirations in the UK? We review the card machines, fees, service and where to get one.
Lightspeed Restaurant review: leading POS in Australia for fast-paced establishments
We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system and investigated people's experiences. Here's what you should know about costs, pros and cons.
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.
myPOS review: pay-as-you-go card machines with online business account
myPOS card machines give access to payments instantly through an e-money account, but what about costs?
Barclaycard card machine review: a viable merchant service, but not for everyone
Which businesses should consider a Barclaycard card terminal? The costs are worth it for some, but only if the service, payouts and contract suit.
Receipt printers that work with Square: a complete overview
Our guide explains all receipt printers compatible with Square POS, whether you're using iPad, iPhone, Android or Square's other hardware.
myPOS Go 2 review: basic design, but really cheap for an independent card reader
myPOS's latest card reader looks deceptively simple, but has some cool features. How does it compare with other card readers?
SumUp receipt printers – what are your options?
With SumUp, you need a mobile or stationary receipt printer to print paper receipts. Which ones are compatible? We compare options.
GoCardless review: popular platform for smooth direct bank payments
Is GoCardless any good for a small business? How does it work? We tested the product and review costs, service and features in detail.
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 a SIM card. We tested the features and judge if it's worth the cost.