Card machines forDessert Shops
Late-night trade to 11pm on a terminal that takes 250 covers without a WiFi wobble.
- First terminal free
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of dessert site
Parlours, waffle bars, gelato counters and delivery kitchens.
Dessert parlours
Pay at the table so families are not queuing at the counter.
- Table service
- Families
- Late night
Waffle counters
Quick taps between orders keep the hot line clear.
- Takeaway
- Walk-ins
- Peak hours
Gelato counters
Seasonal peaks handled without paying rental through quiet months.
- Seasonal
- Scoops
- Retail tubs
Delivery kitchens
Driver collections and direct orders taken on one terminal.
- Collections
- Drivers
- Direct orders
Why dessert shops choose Shift4 One
Works past closing
Late trade is settled the same as daytime, with no cut-off penalty.
£0 in quiet months
Nothing to pay when winter trade drops, because there is no monthly bill.
4G backup built in
The terminal switches to mobile data the moment shop WiFi stumbles.
Tips at the table
Optional tip prompt runs on the handheld, so servers keep their share.
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.
Dessert Shops card machine questions
Can staff take payment at the table?
Yes. The handheld terminal works anywhere in the shop on WiFi or 4G, so payment and tips are taken at the table rather than at the counter.
What happens in quiet winter months?
You pay nothing but your transaction rate. There is no rental and no minimum monthly charge, so a slow February costs you nothing.
Do late-night payments settle differently?
No. Everything taken during the day settles into your account the next working day, whether the sale was at 2pm or 11pm.
Can I take Amex?
Yes. Amex is accepted and priced separately from Visa and Mastercard, so you can choose whether to enable it.
Is there a setup cost?
No. The first terminal is free, delivered configured, and there is no installation charge.
Get your dessert 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.