Card machines forCar Dealers
Take a £500 holding deposit on the forecourt and the balance the day the car goes.
- First terminal free
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of dealership
Independent forecourts, used car specialists, prestige sales and trade plots.
Independent forecourts
Deposits taken on the pitch while the customer is standing there.
- Deposits
- Forecourt
- Walk-ins
Used car specialists
Part-payments and warranty upgrades handled on one terminal.
- Warranty
- Part-payment
- Add-ons
Prestige sales
Higher-value deposits verified securely with chip and PIN.
- Prestige
- Deposits
- Verification
Distance sales
Remote buyers pay a deposit by phone before delivery.
- Phone
- Delivery
- Remote
Why car dealers choose Shift4 One
Deposits close the sale
A card deposit on the pitch stops the customer shopping the car elsewhere.
Remote buyers pay instantly
MOTO payments secure a car for a buyer travelling from across the country.
Money next working day
Deposits and part-payments settle next working day, helping stock funding.
Add-ons at the same rate
Warranties, paint protection and mats are charged on the same blended rate.
Shift4 One card machine used by car dealers
Built for car dealers
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.
Car Dealers card machine questions
Can we take a holding deposit on the pitch?
Yes. The terminal is handheld with 4G, so a deposit can be taken beside the car itself.
Can a remote buyer pay by phone?
Yes. MOTO payments let a buyer secure a vehicle before travelling or before delivery is arranged.
Is there a maximum transaction?
Chip and PIN has no practical ceiling, though many dealers take the balance by bank transfer and the deposit on card.
Do you accept Amex?
Yes, at 1.9%. Visa and Mastercard are on the 1.25% blended rate.
What if we open a second site?
Additional terminals are £14 a month each and use the same rate and reporting.
Get your car dealers 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.