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  • Square card reader and app

Square review: mobile card reader, big on payment features

Square's card reader, free POS app and lack of monthly fees are great, but what is so special about this payments service? We put it to the test.

Emily Sorensen2025-05-19T08:04:26+01:00Published: March 1st, 2024|Tags: Square UK|
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Tide business account review: online bank account with useful extras

Is Tide business account any good for small businesses? Is it a safe banking platform? We discuss Tide account fees, app, service and limitations.

Emily Sorensen2025-04-27T08:46:12+01:00Published: February 26th, 2025|Tags: Tide|
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Square Virtual Terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible

Square's virtual terminal is cheap, easy to use and requires no commitment. How does it work? Any feature limitations?

Emily Sorensen2025-04-14T01:58:08+01:00Published: April 14th, 2025|Tags: Phone Payments, Square UK|
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The historical roots of electronic card machines

The story behind electronic payment terminals starts with Diners Club. What happened since, in chronological order?

Emily Sorensen2025-04-13T22:23:21+01:00Published: April 13th, 2025|Tags: Chip and PIN, Contactless|
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How much does a card machine cost? Fees explained

How much does a card machine cost in the UK? Here's our in-depth summary of prices and charges for buying and renting a terminal.

Emily Sorensen2025-04-08T16:37:09+01:00Published: April 8th, 2025|
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  • Blue X report and purple Z report

What is an X report vs Z report? How are they done?

What are Z reports and X reports? On a cash register, card machine or EPOS system, they have the same purpose, but are done differently.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-20T18:37:20+00:00Published: March 20th, 2025|Tags: EPOS|
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Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs

We've carefully selected the best card terminals for UK- and London-based cab drivers, private hire taxis and fleet owners.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-20T16:33:15+00:00Published: March 20th, 2025|Tags: myPOS, Revolut, SumUp, Takepayments, Viva Wallet, Zettle|
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Accepting payments on a phone: what are your Tap to Pay options?

How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Compare the many Tap to Pay apps available in the UK.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-19T15:03:24+00:00Published: March 19th, 2025|Tags: Adyen, Contactless, Dojo, Mobile Payments, Monzo, myPOS, NFC, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Tap-on-Phone, Tide, Tyl by NatWest, Viva Wallet, Zettle|
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EVO Payments review: card machines on tiered, all-inclusive plans

Are EVO card machines worth the fixed monthly cost and contract? What do reviews say? We investigated the service, pros and cons.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-15T12:15:14+00:00Published: March 15th, 2025|
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Best ecommerce platforms for small businesses in the UK

Which ecommerce platform is the best for a small business? We've analysed UK options and pick the best-value online stores you can afford.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-14T01:18:52+00:00Published: March 14th, 2025|Tags: BigCommerce UK, EKM, Shopify UK, Square UK, Wix UK|
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Airwallex review: an excellent global account, if they accept you

Airwallex business account is not for everyone, but low fees and a good service could make it the best. We tested it and review the service.

Jamie Roberts2025-03-13T11:22:56+00:00Published: November 10th, 2024|Tags: Airwallex|
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9 best invoice apps for UK small businesses

We compare the best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK. Which are actually good value (even free)? We look at options.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-12T12:40:03+00:00Published: March 12th, 2025|Tags: Invoices, Monzo, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Xero|
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