What does the new maximum of 18 months mean for card machine contracts?
Payment Systems Regulator UK introduced new rules for payment companies, restricting POS terminal contracts. What does it mean for merchants?
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.
SumUp vs Square: which is best for face-to-face and online merchants?
Compare Square and SumUp card readers, fees, POS apps and remote payment methods. What's the best one for small UK businesses?
Loyverse POS review: good starting point, but limits could be deal-breaking
Loyverse POS is great value for money, but does it work well? We tested the app and looked closer at the fees of add-ons you may need.
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.
How to set up an online store in one day: 9 streamlined steps
How do you create an online shop for a small business quickly? We guide you through the 9 necessary steps to launch your ecommerce sales tomorrow.
Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?
Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
Square for Retail review: easy POS system for in-person and online retailers
Is Square for Retail good value for money? Are there enough POS features for the cost? We've tested the app and review how the plans compare.
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?
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.
Standing order vs Direct Debit – what’s the difference?
Is a standing order the same as a Direct Debit? No, there are differences between them. We go into the functional and legal aspects of the payments.