Card machines forArt Galleries
Sell a £3,000 painting off the wall on the opening night, settled the next working day.
- First terminal free
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of gallery
Independent galleries, artist studios, print shops and pop-up exhibitions.
Independent galleries
Handheld terminal takes payment right in front of the artwork.
- Openings
- Private views
- Sales
Artist studios
Commission deposits and balances taken on the same account.
- Commissions
- Deposits
- Studios
Print and framing shops
Framing fees and print sales share the same blended rate.
- Prints
- Framing
- Editions
Pop-up exhibitions
No rental left running once a temporary show closes.
- Pop-ups
- Exhibitions
- Events
Why art galleries choose Shift4 One
No cap on sale size
A £3,000 painting carries the same blended rate as a small print.
Payment beside the artwork
Take the sale on a handheld right where the buyer is standing.
Next-day payouts
Opening night sales settle into your account the next working day.
Deposits for commissions
Take a deposit on a commissioned piece and the balance later.
How it stacks up
| Feature | Shift4 | SumUp | Zettle | Dojo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Free | £29+ | £19+ | £100+ |
| Monthly fee | £0 | £0 | £0 | £15+ |
| Rate | 1.25% | 1.69% | 1.75% | 1.2% |
| 4G built in | ||||
| Next-day payout | ||||
| No use, no bill |
Blended rate on Visa and Mastercard. Amex 1.9%. Over £10k a month, pricing is quoted individually.
Competitor pricing from published UK rates, last checked August 2026. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm directly.
What you'd save each year
Turning over more than £10k a month? Your rate is priced individually — send a statement and we'll come back the same day.
Competitor pricing from published UK rates, last checked August 2026. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm directly.
Art Galleries card machine questions
Is there a limit on sale value?
No set cap, so a high-value painting sold at an opening is processed the same way as a smaller print.
Can we take payment away from a desk?
Yes. The handheld terminal works on WiFi or 4G anywhere in the gallery, including right beside the artwork.
Can we take deposits for commissioned work?
Yes. Take a deposit when the commission is agreed and the balance on completion, both against the same account.
Does it work at a temporary pop-up show?
Yes. There is no monthly bill, so a terminal used for a short exhibition costs nothing to keep between shows.
What is the contract length?
Eighteen months with no early exit fee.
Get your art galleries quote
First terminal free. Additional terminals £14/month. £0 monthly bill, no minimum monthly service charge. no use, no bill: no transactions in a month means no bill. Next working day, including Saturdays settlement and 4g and wifi built in.
Turning over more than £10k a month? Your rate is priced individually — send a statement and we'll come back the same day.
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1.25% (£1.25 per £100) on Visa and Mastercard, American Express 1.9%, and your first terminal free.