What is an X report vs Z report? How are they done?
What are Z reports and X reports? On a cash register, card machine or EPOS system, they have the same purpose, but are done differently.
Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs
We've carefully selected the best card terminals for UK- and London-based cab drivers, private hire taxis and fleet owners.
9 Best Card Machines for Small Businesses
After much research and testing, we've created this comparison of the UK's top card machines to help you consider options.
Accepting payments on a phone: what are your Tap to Pay options?
How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Compare the many Tap to Pay apps available in the UK.
EVO Payments review: card machines on tiered, all-inclusive plans
Are EVO card machines worth the fixed monthly cost and contract? What do reviews say? We investigated the service, pros and cons.
Tide business account review: online bank account with useful extras
Is Tide business account any good for small businesses? Is it a safe banking platform? We discuss Tide account fees, app, service and limitations.
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.
Airwallex review: an excellent global account, if they accept you
Airwallex business account is not for everyone, but low fees and a good service could make it the best. We tested it and review the service.
9 best invoice apps for UK small businesses
We compare the best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK. Which are actually good value (even free)? We look at options.
Best restaurant POS systems in the UK
What is the best till software for food and drink? We rank leading POS systems for small-to-medium restaurants in the UK.
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.
Retail Merchant Services review: good card machines, no competitive edge
Retail Merchant Services card machines may be good, but are costs too high for what you get? What makes RMS worthwhile?
10+ best payment link providers in the UK
What are the best payment links for small businesses? We review pay-by-link solutions for remote card payments by email, text and social media.
Square vs Zettle vs SumUp: compare the UK’s best card readers
Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.
Best card readers with app for iPhone and Android phones
Compare all credit card readers that work with an iPhone, iPad or Android app in the UK. Which is best - and worth the cost - for a small business?
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?
Best card machines for self-employed hairdressers, stylists and barbers
We cover the best card machines in the UK for self-employed hairdressers and barbers working with clients on-the-go or in-salon.
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.