Card machines forCake Shops
Take a 30% deposit on celebration orders and the balance on collection, all on one terminal.
- First terminal free
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of cake business
Shop counters, celebration orders, wedding work and market stalls.
Shop counters
Slices and boxes taken quickly at the counter all day.
- Slices
- Boxes
- Walk-ins
Celebration orders
Deposit at order, balance on collection, both on card.
- Deposits
- Birthdays
- Collections
Wedding cakes
Staged payments on higher-value orders without chasing bank transfers.
- Weddings
- Staged
- Consultations
Market stalls
4G handheld covers weekend fairs and food markets.
- Markets
- Fairs
- Weekends
Why cake shops choose Shift4 One
Deposits taken properly
Card deposits at order reduce no-shows on celebration and wedding work.
One rate for both
Deposit and balance are charged at the same blended rate, no surprises.
Next-day settlement
Weekend collection money lands the next working day for ingredient buying.
Works away from shop
Consultations and fairs are covered by the same 4G handheld.
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
Competitor pricing from published UK rates, last checked August 2026. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm directly.
Cake Shops card machine questions
Can I take a deposit and a balance?
Yes. Take the deposit on card when the order is placed and charge the balance on collection. Both are separate transactions at the same rate.
Do wedding-sized payments cost more?
No. Visa and Mastercard sit on one blended rate, so a £450 wedding cake carries the same percentage as a £4 slice.
Can I use it at a consultation?
Yes. The handheld has 4G, so you can take a deposit at a venue consultation or a wedding fair rather than waiting for a transfer.
What if a customer cancels?
Refunds are processed on the terminal against the original transaction, following whatever cancellation terms you set for deposits.
Is the machine really free?
The first terminal is free with no monthly rental. Additional terminals cost £14 a month each.
Get your cake shops 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.