Card machines forDriving Instructors
Take a ten-hour block at the kerbside in under five seconds, without a bank transfer chase.
- First terminal free
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of instructor
Independent instructors, franchises, intensive courses and fleet training.
Independent instructors
One handheld terminal lives in the car all week.
- Lessons
- Blocks
- Kerbside
Driving schools
Terminals per instructor keep each diary and takings separate.
- Schools
- Teams
- Reports
Intensive courses
A week-long course paid in one transaction before it starts.
- Intensive
- Courses
- Deposits
Fleet training
Corporate driver assessments invoiced or paid on the spot.
- Fleet
- Corporate
- Assessments
Why driving instructors choose Shift4 One
Paid at the kerb
4G means the payment happens in the car, not by bank transfer later.
Blocks funded upfront
A ten-hour block is one payment, so your diary is paid before you drive.
All-day battery
The terminal lasts a full day of back-to-back lessons on one charge.
No monthly bill
You pay a percentage on takings only, with nothing charged in quiet weeks.
Shift4 One card machine used by driving instructors
Built for driving instructors
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.
Driving Instructors card machine questions
Does it work inside the car?
Yes. The terminal has 4G built in, so it works at the kerbside without any WiFi connection.
Can pupils buy blocks of lessons?
Yes. A block is a single transaction on the same blended rate, so the hours are paid before they are used.
How long does the battery last?
A full day of lessons on a single charge, and it recharges from a standard USB adaptor in the car.
Do I get a receipt for pupils?
Yes. Receipts can be emailed straight to the pupil or their parent after each payment.
Is there a contract?
Eighteen months with no early exit fee, so leaving a franchise or stopping work does not cost you a penalty.
Get your driving instructors 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.