Square Terminal review: card machine and POS in one affordable device
Square Terminal is both a card machine and POS system with a touchscreen, but how does it work and is it sufficient?
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.
Worldpay vs. PayPal Virtual Terminal: which is best for phone payments?
Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.
Clover Flex review: multi-functional card machine with touchscreen
The Clover Flex card machine is a mobile smart POS terminal with customised features (at a cost). We analyse specs and terms to be wary of.
SumUp Solo review: nifty, little touchscreen card terminal for simple payments
SumUp Solo is a small, nifty touchscreen device for card payments. We tested its limits, with and without the printer.
Self-service kiosks: what are the UK options?
We compare the best self-order checkout machines for small restaurants, shops and takeaway venues. What are the costs, pros and cons?
Paymentsense review: monthly rolling contracts, push-button card machines
Is Paymentsense good for small businesses? How much do their contracts cost? We review fees, features and customer service.
Zempler Bank business account review: easy to qualify, imperfect service
Is Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) business account any good? The credit options are useful, but reviews paint a different picture.
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.
Card machines for international use – what are the alternatives?
Are you looking for a card terminal that accepts payments abroad? Here are the options for getting paid on business trips overseas.
Lightspeed Restaurant POS review: above-average app, with some limitations
We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system. Are the features, costs, customer support and user experience enough for restaurants?
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.
Starling Bank business account review: real UK bank with general banking services
Starling Business Account is for sole traders and limited companies in the UK. Is it as good as high street banks? We tested the service.
6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK
What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.
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.
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?
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.
7 best café POS systems for coffee shops in the UK
What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.
Zettle vs SumUp: cheap card readers, increasingly different services
Which is best: SumUp or Zettle card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.
Worldpay card machine review: geared towards steady businesses
Many companies use Worldpay, but are the card machines worth the cost and fees? Let's look at what a contract involves.