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Tide Card Reader
Tide Card Reader
- Hardware Cost:£19 + VAT
- Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
- Transaction Fees:0.79% + 3p within the subscription
- Payout Settlement:1-3 days
Great For:
- Portable and compact card reader for payments on the go. Monitor sales via the Tide App
- Get a Tide Card Reader for £19.99 within 7 days of opening your Tide Account and subscribing to Sell In-Person (buy device)
- If you process over £8,300 in payments each month book a call with Tide to discuss custom pricing or switching contracts.
- Battery Life:1 day
- Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip + Pin, Digital wallets
- Connectivity:Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
- Transaction Cost:Ongoing costs: Pay As You Go: 1.39% + 5p per transaction or Subscription: 0.79% + 3p per transaction. Rates for in-person payments on domestic consumer debit cards.
- Warranty:12 months
- Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip + Pin, Digital wallets
Connectivity: Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip + Pin, Digital wallets
Connectivity: Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
Transaction Cost: Ongoing costs: Pay As You Go: 1.39% + 5p per transaction or Subscription: 0.79% + 3p per transaction. Rates for in-person payments on domestic consumer debit cards.
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
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Tide Card Reader Plus
Tide Card Reader Plus
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Hardware Cost:£29.99 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:0.79% + 3p within the subscription
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Payout Settlement:1-3 days
Great For:
- Reader Plus provides paper and email receipts with a larger touch display
- Get a Tide Card Reader for £19.99 and/or a Tide Card Plus for £29.99 within 7 days of opening your Tide Account and subscribing to Sell In-Person (buy device)
- If you process over £8,300 in payments each month book a call with Tide to discuss custom pricing or switching contracts.
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Battery Life:1 day
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip + Pin, Digital wallets
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Connectivity:Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
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Transaction Cost:Ongoing costs: Pay As You Go: 1.39% + 5p per transaction or Subscription: 0.69% + 3p per transaction. Rates for in-person payments on domestic consumer debit cards.
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Warranty:12 months
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Receipt Type:Paper
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip + Pin, Digital wallets
Connectivity: Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip + Pin, Digital wallets
Connectivity: Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
Transaction Cost: Ongoing costs: Pay As You Go: 1.39% + 5p per transaction or Subscription: 0.69% + 3p per transaction. Rates for in-person payments on domestic consumer debit cards.
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Paper
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Paper
Payment Network Support:
Tide Tap To Pay On iPhone
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Hardware Cost:£0
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Hardware Monthly Cost:N/A
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Transaction Fees:1.39% + 5p
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Payout Settlement:1-3 days
Great For:
- Get started immediately with contactless payments and no additional hardware
- Accept contactless payments using your iPhone and the Tide app.
- If you process over £8,300 in payments each month book a call with Tide to discuss custom pricing or switching contracts.
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Battery Life:N/A
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Payment Methods:Contactless
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Connectivity:Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
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Transaction Cost:Ongoing costs: Pay As You Go: 1.39% + 5p per transaction
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Warranty:N/A
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Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: N/A
Payment Methods: Contactless
Connectivity: Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
Payment Methods: Contactless
Connectivity: Cellular 4G & Wi-Fi
Transaction Cost: Ongoing costs: Pay As You Go: 1.39% + 5p per transaction
Warranty: N/A
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: N/A
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Eposnow Payments Lite
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Hardware Cost:£179 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.50%
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Payout Settlement:1 day
Great For:
- 6 months free insurance
- Next-day payment, included for free
- No POS system required
- Instant receipt printing
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Battery Life:1 day
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:1.50% Rate applies to all card types and pay by link transactions. 12 month contract applies.
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Warranty:1 year
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Receipt Type:Digital + Paper
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: 1.50% Rate applies to all card types and pay by link transactions. 12 month contract applies.
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Payment Network Support:
Custom pricing for businesses that process £10k+ per month in payments
Square Reader
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Hardware Cost:£19 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.75%
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Payout Settlement:1-2 days
Great For:
- Businesses on the go, such as market stalls, mobile services, or freelancers who need a simple and cheap way to accept card payments.
- No monthly fees or long-term commitments.
- Square Reader supports all Square point-of-sale solutions.
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Battery Life:1 day
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
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Transaction Cost:1.75% Rate for in person payments on all card types. 1.4% (UK cards) or 2.5% (non UK cards) + 25p for online payment products. 2.5% for manually keyed payments.
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Warranty:2 years
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Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
Transaction Cost: 1.75% Rate for in person payments on all card types. 1.4% (UK cards) or 2.5% (non UK cards) + 25p for online payment products. 2.5% for manually keyed payments.
Warranty: 2 years
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 2 years
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Custom pricing for some businesses that process £200K+ in card sales
Square Handheld
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Hardware Cost:£169 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.75%
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Payout Settlement:1-2 days
Great For:
- Designed for businesses that need to take orders and payments on the go, such as restaurants, retailers, and service providers.
- Scan products. Add items to basket. Update inventory. Accept QR codes. All in seconds with a built-in scanner.
- Large responsive touchscreen, built-in card slot and intuitive software.
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Battery Life:1 day
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
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Transaction Cost:1.75% Rate for in person payments on all card types. 1.4% (UK cards) or 2.5% (non UK cards) + 25p for online payment products. 2.5% for manually keyed payments.
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Warranty:2 years
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Receipt Type:Digital
Payment Network Support:
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
Transaction Cost: 1.75% Rate for in person payments on all card types. 1.4% (UK cards) or 2.5% (non UK cards) + 25p for online payment products. 2.5% for manually keyed payments.
Warranty: 2 years
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 2 years
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Custom pricing for some businesses that process £200K+ in card sales
Square Terminal
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Hardware Cost:£149 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.75%
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Payout Settlement:1-2 days
Great For:
- Businesses that need a professional, all-in-one device for counter-top use or for taking payments at the table, such as cafes, restaurants, or salons.
- Single device with touchscreen and an integrated receipt printer.
- Square has a variety of POS options to best support you and your unique business needs.
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Battery Life:1 day
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
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Transaction Cost:1.75% Rate for in person payments on all card types. 1.4% (UK cards) or 2.5% (non UK cards) + 25p for online payment products. 2.5% for manually keyed payments.
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Warranty:2 years
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Receipt Type:Digital & Paper
Payment Network Support:
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: WIFI (offline payments for 24 hours)
Transaction Cost: 1.75% Rate for in person payments on all card types. 1.4% (UK cards) or 2.5% (non UK cards) + 25p for online payment products. 2.5% for manually keyed payments.
Warranty: 2 years
Receipt Type: Digital & Paper
Warranty: 2 years
Receipt Type: Digital & Paper
Payment Network Support:
Custom pricing for some businesses that process £200K+ in card sales
SumUp Air
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Hardware Cost:£19 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.69%
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Payout Settlement:1 day
Great For:
- Simple and smart solution for businesses that are on the go.
- For businesses just starting or have a lower volume of transactions
- A palm sized, phone-paired card reader with 500 transactions on one single charge
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Battery Life:12 hours
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:Bluetooth
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Transaction Cost:1.69% per in-person transaction for most major credit and debit cards
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Warranty:12 months
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Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: 12 hours
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Transaction Cost: 1.69% per in-person transaction for most major credit and debit cards
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Reduced custom pricing for businesses that process £60K+ in payments per year.
SumUp Solo
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Hardware Cost:£79 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.69%
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Payout Settlement:1 day
Great For:
- For businesses that need a more professional mobile, standalone solution with features such as smart tipping and reporting
- Optional palm sized printer, which doubles as a battery pack for the Solo.
- Free, built-in SIM card with unlimited data or WiFi connectivity.
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Battery Life:100 sales on a full charge
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:1.69% per in-person transaction for most major credit and debit cards
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Warranty:12 months
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Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: 100 sales on a full charge
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: 1.69% per in-person transaction for most major credit and debit cards
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Reduced custom pricing for businesses that process £60K+ in payments per year.
SumUp Terminal & Free POS Software
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Hardware Cost:£125 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.69%
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Payout Settlement:1 day
Great For:
- For businesses that need portable, robust and professional payments on the go.
- Ideal for a fixed location business like a shop, café or food truck.
- All-in-one device that combines a card reader, large touch screen, a full POS system and a receipt printer into a single, standalone unit.
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Battery Life:100 sales on a full charge
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:1.69% per in-person transaction. Upgrade to Payments Plus for 0.99% transaction fee for £19 monthly cost. Rates for domestic consumer cards only.
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Warranty:12 months
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Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: 100 sales on a full charge
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: 1.69% per in-person transaction. Upgrade to Payments Plus for 0.99% transaction fee for £19 monthly cost. Rates for domestic consumer cards only.
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Reduced custom pricing for businesses that process £60K+ in payments per year.
SumUp Lite & Free POS Software
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Hardware Cost:£249 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.69%
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Payout Settlement:1 day
Great For:
- Out-of-the-box solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses that want a professional, stationary till system without the complexity and cost of a full fledged POS
- 13″ touchscreen tablet with die cast aluminium stand, free pre-installed POS software and automated updates, a Solo card reader and charging station.
- Discount available on additional hardware such as printer or cash drawer
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Battery Life:
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:1.69% per in-person transaction for most major credit and debit cards
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Warranty:12 months
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Receipt Type:Digital
Payment Network Support:
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Battery Life:
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: 1.69% per in-person transaction for most major credit and debit cards
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 12 months
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Reduced custom pricing for businesses that process £60K+ in payments per year.
MyPOS Go2
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Hardware Cost:£29 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.10% + 7p
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Payout Settlement:Instant
Great For:
- Mobile businesses such as freelancers, market stall holders, taxi drivers or delivery services who need a reliable, on-the-go payment solution.
- Lightweight and compact card reader
- Standalone device – no smartphone needed
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Battery Life:1 day
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
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Warranty:1 year
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Receipt Type:Digital
Payment Network Support:
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
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MyPOS Go Combo
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Hardware Cost:£169 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.10% + 7p
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Payout Settlement:Instant
Great For:
- Smaller retail shops, salons or cafes that need the flexibility of a portable reader but also require the professionalism of issuing printed receipts at a fixed location
- Mobile digital receipts or it can be placed in the dock to print a physical receipt. The dock also serves as a charging station which doubles the working hours of the terminal.
- Standalone device – no smartphone needed
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Battery Life:1 day
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magstripe
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
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Warranty:1 year
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Receipt Type:Digital + Paper
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Battery Life: 1 day
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magstripe
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magstripe
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Payment Network Support:
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MyPOS Ultra
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Hardware Cost:£229 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.10% + 7p
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Payout Settlement:Instant
Great For:
- All-in-one POS terminal designed for businesses that need speed, reliability and a enhanced user experience
- Powerful battery that lasts multiple days of active use and ultra-fast receipt printer to get you through orders quicker
- 6.5′′ HD Display
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Battery Life:1 day (1500+ transactions on one charge)
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magtripe, QR payments
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
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Warranty:1 year
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Receipt Type:Digital + Paper
Payment Network Support:
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Battery Life: 1 day (1500+ transactions on one charge)
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magtripe, QR payments
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magtripe, QR payments
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Payment Network Support:
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MyPOS Carbon
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Hardware Cost:£199 + VAT
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.10% + 7p
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Payout Settlement:Instant
Great For:
- Businesses in harsh or outdoor environments like construction, repair services or food trucks as well as retail and hospitality businesses that need a powerful, durable and all-in-one terminal.
- Specifically designed to be robust, with a shockproof and water-resistant casing (IP54 certified).
- 60 Days Money-back guarantee
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Battery Life:1 day (1500+ transactions on one charge)
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Payment Methods:Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magstripe
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Connectivity:SIM & WIFI
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Transaction Cost:Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
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Warranty:1 year
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Receipt Type:Digital + Paper
Payment Network Support:
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Battery Life: 1 day (1500+ transactions on one charge)
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magstripe
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Payment Methods: Contactless, Chip and Pin, Magstripe
Connectivity: SIM & WIFI
Transaction Cost: Rate for card sales up to £10k per month: 1.10% + 7p per transaction for UK and EEA consumer cards. AMEX 2.45% + 07p. All other Consumer & Commercial cards 2.85% + 07p
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Warranty: 1 year
Receipt Type: Digital + Paper
Payment Network Support:
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Alternative Payment Solutions
Airwallex Checkout
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Hardware Cost:£0
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1.30% + 0.20 GBP (UK)
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Payout Settlement:3-6 days
Great For:
- Embed Airwallex’s Checkout solution into your website, boosting conversion potential with multiple payment methods and currencies – while saving on processing fees.
- Accepts 160+ local payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Enables multi-currency processing without forced conversions.
- Integrates with platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce.
- Provides a conversion-optimised pre-built payment form.
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Battery Life:N/A
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Payment Methods:60+ local payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
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Connectivity:Online
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Transaction Cost:1.30% + 0.20 GBP (UK), 2.40% + £0.20 for EEA cards; 3.15% + £0.20 for international cards.
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Warranty:N/A
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Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: N/A
Payment Methods: 60+ local payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Connectivity: Online
Payment Methods: 60+ local payment methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Connectivity: Online
Transaction Cost: 1.30% + 0.20 GBP (UK), 2.40% + £0.20 for EEA cards; 3.15% + £0.20 for international cards.
Warranty: N/A
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: N/A
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Up to 90 days no fees
GoCardless Reccurring Bank Payments
GoCardless Reccurring Bank Payments
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Hardware Cost:£0
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Hardware Monthly Cost:£0
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Transaction Fees:1% + 20p per transaction (capped at £4 for Standard plan)
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Payout Settlement:2 days
Great For:
- Great for recurring payments, subscriptions, invoices, and memberships businesses
- Collect 99% of one-off payments – and 97.3% of automated recurring payments using
- Provide a localised payment experience to customers in 38 countries.
- Built on bank payments instead of card payments which cuts transaction fees
- Reduces the need to chase late payments or update expired card details.
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Battery Life:N?A
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Payment Methods:Direct Debit (bank-to-bank)
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Connectivity:Online
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Transaction Cost:1% + 20p per transaction (capped at £4 for Standard plan)
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Warranty:N?A
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Receipt Type:Digital
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Battery Life: N?A
Payment Methods: Direct Debit (bank-to-bank)
Connectivity: Online
Payment Methods: Direct Debit (bank-to-bank)
Connectivity: Online
Transaction Cost: 1% + 20p per transaction (capped at £4 for Standard plan)
Warranty: N?A
Receipt Type: Digital
Warranty: N?A
Receipt Type: Digital
Payment Network Support:
Join today and pay no fees for up to 90 days. T&Cs apply
Card Reader FAQs
What are the main costs associated with a card reader?
The costs can generally be broken down into three areas: the initial cost of the device, the transaction fees applied to each sale and sometimes a recurring monthly fee. Some providers offer models with no monthly fees, which can be beneficial for businesses that have fewer transactions.
How do I know which card reader is right for my business?
The best way to choose is to assess your business’s needs. Consider your typical transaction volume, whether you need a portable or fixed solution, and if you need the card reader to integrate with other software, like accounting or stock management systems. The type of contract is also important, some are more flexible with no long term commitment, while others may offer lower transaction fees in exchange for a longer term agreement.
Can I use a card reader with my phone?
Yes, many modern mobile card readers are designed to pair with a smartphone or tablet via an app. This allows you to process payments using the physical reader while managing sales, products and receipts through your mobile device.
Is a card reader the same as a POS (Point of Sale) system?
A card reader is a component of a POS system. A card reader is specifically for accepting card payments, while a full POS system is a broader solution that includes other functions like creating invoices, tracking sales reports etc.
How long does it take for money from a transaction to reach my bank account?
The time it takes for funds to be settled and deposited into your business bank account can vary by provider. Some offer next business day payouts, while for others it might take a few working days. It’s an important factor to check as it can impact your business’s cash flow.