Card machines
Merchant service costs should be evaluated using your transaction mix rather than a headline card rate alone.
Business payments · UK business solutions
Merchant Services & Payments
Make it easier to take payments with card machines, EPOS systems and online payment solutions.
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What we’ll review
Compare payment services by transaction mix
Card payment costs depend on the way customers pay, average transaction value and business sector.
Review terminal rental, authorisation charges, card rates, settlement times and chargeback processes.
Key considerations
- Card machines
- EPOS solutions
- Payment gateways
- Transaction support
Ask for a transparent cost illustration using your actual monthly transactions.
What matters01 02 03 04
Choose a solution that fits your business
Make it easier to take payments with card machines, EPOS systems and online payment solutions.
EPOS solutions
Review terminal rental, transaction charges, settlement timing, PCI responsibilities and contract exit terms.
Payment gateways
Consider how payments integrate with tills, accounting and online sales.
Transaction support
Ask for a written proposal that sets out the scope, any dependencies and the practical steps needed before changing services.
Practical advice
Choose payments around your customers
Review how and where you trade before selecting a solution.
We can review your current setup, discuss your priorities and help you compare appropriate services without unnecessary complexity.
Discuss your requirementsWhat to consider
Start with the people, sites and systems involved. Think about reliability, commercial terms, support and how the solution needs to work day to day.
We'll help identify the key questions and outline suitable next steps.
Our approach
A straightforward way forward
STEP 01
Tell us what you need
Share your current arrangements, number of users or sites, and the outcome you're looking for.
STEP 02
Review the options
We'll help you compare the available solutions and the details that matter to your organisation.
STEP 03
Plan the next steps
Agree a practical approach to implementation, migration or renewal as appropriate.
Business buying guide
Merchant services comparison
Merchant service costs should be evaluated using your transaction mix rather than a headline card rate alone.
Review terminal rental, transaction charges, settlement timing, PCI responsibilities and contract exit terms.
Consider how payments integrate with tills, accounting and online sales.
In-depth buying guide
Business payment acceptance planning
Assess your requirements
Choose payment services around the way customers buy: in person, online, by telephone or across multiple locations. Transaction volume and average ticket size influence total costs.
Compare the detail, not just the price
Compare terminal rental, transaction rates, authorisation fees, settlement timing, PCI responsibilities and contract termination terms. Review integrations with existing EPOS and accounting systems.
Plan implementation and continuity
Test refunds, voids, end-of-day reconciliation and connectivity resilience before switching live payment acceptance.
Frequently asked questions
What should a business check before choosing business payment acceptance planning?
Choose payment services around the way customers buy: in person, online, by telephone or across multiple locations. Transaction volume and average ticket size influence total costs.
How should we prepare for business payment acceptance planning?
Test refunds, voids, end-of-day reconciliation and connectivity resilience before switching live payment acceptance.
What should be included in a written proposal for business payment acceptance planning?
Compare terminal rental, transaction rates, authorisation fees, settlement timing, PCI responsibilities and contract termination terms. Review integrations with existing EPOS and accounting systems.
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