What is softPOS (or Tap to Pay) and how does it work?
How does softPOS work? What is the definition of it? We explain the term, technology and issues around 'Tap to Pay'.
Accepting payments on your phone: what are your Tap to Pay options?
How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Many Tap to Pay apps are available in the UK - here's an overview.
Zettle review (ex-iZettle): easy card readers and app for small businesses
Zettle accepts credit and debit cards on the go, but is it the best card reader in the UK? Here's our expert take.
SumUp review: affordable, no-fuss card readers with many extras
SumUp is probably the cheapest card reader service with a mobile app, but what can you expect for the low fees?
What is a contactless payment?
What's the meaning of contactless payment? We look at the definition, technology, options and how they work for all parties.
What is NFC? Near-field communication payments explained
Learn about the meaning and purpose of NFC. How does it function during a contactless payment? Here are the ins and outs of the technology.
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.
Contactless mobile payments explained
There are now many ways to accept contactless payments with a smartphone. We explain the different mobile contactless solutions in the UK.
Predicted growth of use of mobile wallet and NFC payments
NFC and mobile wallet payments around the world are expected to surge in line with the growth in smartphones, as customers become more used to mobile payments.
Google Wallet – should you accept it in your store?
When Google Wallet launched, it was marketed as the solution that would bring together the mobile phone and the wallet. How is that working out?
Norway embracing NFC, BLE and QR payments?
Norwegians hardly use cash anymore when paying for anything with their debit or credit cards. So why bother with a mobile wallet or QR codes?
Ingenico card terminals: what’s new about the Move 5000 and Axium D7?
Ingenico has a new card machine range, including Move 5000. We compare key differences between the new models.
Payleven alternatives in the UK
Payleven merged with SumUp in 2016. We've updated our list of Payleven alternatives to show the similar card readers.