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.
Takepayments review: tailored, all-inclusive card machines
Takepayments offers competitive card machine contracts for small businesses. What about the product and quality of service?
9 best online payment systems for small businesses in the UK
What are the best online payment systems for a small business? We look at the selling tools and fees, weighing up the pros and cons.
Shopify card reader review: POS payments for multichannel selling
Shopify has a card reader that pairs with a POS app for retail shops. Is it worth the cost when you have to subscribe to an ecommerce plan?
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.
Revolut Business review: account for borderless freelancers and companies
Revolut for Business is a current account for freelancers and companies - are there hidden fees for international transfers?
Tyl by NatWest review: okay card machines managed by a high street bank
Is NatWest Tyl a reliable service? What's so special about the Clover Flex card machine from Tyl? We give our verdict on the package.
Stripe Terminal review: adaptable card machines for online businesses
Stripe Terminal is a choice of card readers for Stripe users. Intended for online-first businesses, who actually benefits most from it?
How do refunds work on a card machine?
Wonder how to do a refund on a credit card machine? We explain steps, time limitations and refund rules for different types of terminals.
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.
Dojo vs SumUp: simplified card machine package or simplified pricing?
Does Dojo or SumUp have the best card machine? How do fees, terminals, payments, POS and service compare?
Tips vs service charge – what’s the difference and which should you accept?
How is tipping different from service charge? Which should a food-and-drink place accept? We consider the options to help merchants choose.
Wix online store review: easy website builder for any kind of ecommerce
Wix is a dream for the visually-minded, but is this ecommerce builder good enough for a small business? We look at the Wix online store offering.
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.
How to use a POS machine: step by step explained
How does a POS machine work, or rather: how do you use it? We give a definition and run through the steps to accept cash and card payments in person.
9 best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK
We compare the best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK. Which are actually good value (even free)? We look at options.
Revolut Reader review: on-the-go payments with room for improvement
Is Revolut card reader worth it? We tested the device with the app and ran into issues. Here's our verdict on the experience, fees and service.
Contactless payment limits: everything you need to know
What are the limits on contactless transactions in the UK and beyond? When are cardholders required to enter a PIN? Here's how it works.
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.
Tide Card Reader review: holds promise, but still in development
The new Tide Card Readers are very affordable, without lock-in and simple to use. But what are the limitations you should know about?