Card machines forDental Practices
Settle a £1,200 treatment plan at reception in one tap, with funds cleared the next working day.
- First terminal free
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of dental practice
NHS mixed lists, private clinics, orthodontics and implant centres.
Mixed practices
One terminal covers NHS bands and private work at reception.
- NHS bands
- Hygienist
- Check-ups
Private clinics
Take deposits at booking to protect long chair-time appointments.
- Deposits
- Whitening
- Veneers
Orthodontics
Stage payments across a treatment plan without chasing bank transfers.
- Braces
- Aligners
- Stages
Implant centres
Phone payments taken securely before a high-value surgical date.
- Implants
- Phone orders
- Referrals
Why dentists choose Shift4 One
High-value payments cleared
Four-figure treatment payments settle next working day, so the plan never stalls.
Take payment by phone
MOTO payments let reception secure a deposit without the patient attending.
One blended rate
A £42 check-up and a £3,000 implant are priced on the same rate.
Secure and compliant
Chip and PIN with full card-scheme security on every treatment payment.
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.
Dentists card machine questions
Can we take deposits at booking?
Yes. Deposits can be taken in the practice or over the phone, so long private appointments are protected against last-minute cancellations.
Does it handle four-figure treatments?
Yes. Chip and PIN has no contactless ceiling, so an implant or orthodontic stage payment goes through as a normal transaction.
Can we take payment over the phone?
Yes. MOTO is supported, so reception can key a card in when a patient books or pays a balance remotely.
Can we have a second terminal?
Yes. The first terminal is free and extra terminals are £14 a month, useful for a second reception desk.
How long is the agreement?
Eighteen months with no early exit fee, so a practice sale or relocation does not leave you paying to close the account.
Get your dentists 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.