Payzone Review: UK Features and Fees
Payzone is a merchant service provider based in Dublin. Payzone UK was set up in 1995 and has been supporting SMEs in the UK ever since.
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Card Not Present Transactions - What You Should Know
One of the main benefits of using a card is that you don't have to be physically present. Who wants to drag themselves into town to wait in a painfully long queue when you could get a 2 hour delivery from an online retailer? This perk is the reason that online businesses are doing so […]
Read post The way we pay for goods and services has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Good old fashioned cash is rapidly approaching death’s door in the UK. Those old £1 coins hidden down the side of the couch are now rendered useless, and it’s not too far-fetched to think that all physical cash will […]
Read post NetPay Review: UK Features & Fees
NetPay Merchant Services was founded in 2012 by Carl and Nicole Churchill, a couple of technology entrepreneurs who wanted to invigorate the payment service provider market with their passion for innovation. Today, they process over £64 every second and a staggering 2.5 million transactions every month from over 7,000 customers. Sweeping up accolades like the […]
Read post Interchange Fees: What Do Merchants Need To Know?
This month has been fantastic for Rachel's food truck. For the past few months, she's watched disappointed (and hungry) potential customers walk away when she points to the flimsy paper sign sellotaped next to the window: Cash only. Now she's got a shiny new card reader and sales are going through the roof. Going through […]
Read post What is a Merchant Account? A Guide For Small Businesses
In this article, we’ll learn about what a mechant account is, how they work and how you apply for one.
Read post How Do Contactless Payments Work?
Contactless payments really took over when fast food retailers and the tube in London rolled out contactless-enabled terminals. But how does it work?
Read post Best Bluetooth Receipt Printers for Card Readers
Although businesses are not required to provide their customers with a receipt, it's usually a good idea to offer one after every transaction. While digital receipts are becoming more popular amongst retailers and small businesses, paper receipts will remain popular for a long time to come. Although more expensive to operate, paper receipts are ideal […]
Read post Some businesses are deemed ‘high-risk’ and require specialised merchant accounts. In this article, I’ll look at why businesses are classified as high-risk.
Read post What is a Third-Party Payment Processor?
In this article, I’ll look at third-party processors in more detail and discuss their advantages, disadvantages and optimal use cases.
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