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Card machines for fish and chip shops

Card machines forChip Shops

Clears a Friday queue of 300 orders with contactless in under two seconds and no monthly bill.

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  • 1.25% blended
  • Next-day payouts
  • £0 monthly bill
Shift4 One card machine showing a payment approved screen
150orders on a Friday night
Chip shop owner taking a contactless card payment at the counter during a busy evening

Every kind of chippy

High street counters, seaside kiosks, mobile vans and restaurants.

  • High street counters

    Fast taps keep the Friday queue moving out the door.

    • Friday peak
    • Lunch trade
    • Regulars
  • Seaside kiosks

    4G built in for promenades where WiFi never reaches.

    • Promenades
    • Piers
    • Seasonal
  • Mobile chip vans

    A full trading day on one charge, wherever you park.

    • Village rounds
    • Events
    • Layby pitches
  • Sit-in restaurants

    Table payments and tips handled without a second till.

    • Dine-in
    • Tips
    • Coach parties

Why fish & chip shops choose Shift4 One

Fast taps keep the queue moving

A contactless payment clears in seconds, keeping Friday's queue moving out the door quickly.

1.25% on every card and wallet

A £9 fish supper costs 11p in fees, whether tapped, chipped, or paid with Apple Pay.

Next working day settlement

Saturday night's takings are in your account by Monday morning, including the weekend.

No bill on slow weeks

A quiet week after Christmas costs £0, thanks to no minimum monthly service charge.

How it stacks up

FeatureShift4SumUpZettleDojo
Upfront costFree£29+£19+£100+
Monthly fee£0£0£0£15+
Rate1.25%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

Monthly card turnover£9,500
£500£30,000+
Estimated saving vs SumUp
£541
a year

Competitor pricing from published UK rates, last checked August 2026. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm directly.

Fish & Chip Shops card machine questions

Will it slow down our Friday night queue?

No. Contactless payments clear in seconds, so the terminal keeps pace with a fast-moving queue.

Do we get charged on the day we're closed each week?

No. There's no minimum monthly service charge, so a weekly closing day costs nothing extra.

How quickly does the weekend's takings arrive in our account?

Settlement is next working day including Saturdays, so a busy weekend clears promptly.

Is the terminal built to handle a greasy, busy counter?

Yes. It comes with a lifetime warranty on the hardware, covering everyday wear from a working counter.

Can we add a second machine for a takeaway hatch?

Yes. Additional terminals are £14 a month, handy for a separate hatch or delivery counter.

Get your fish & chip 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.

Free machine for fish & chip shops

Two minutes. First terminal free. Additional terminals £14/month, £0 monthly bill, and a same day call back.

Or call Jamie direct on 07543 804 014

Ready to stop renting a card machine?

1.25% (£1.25 per £100) on Visa and Mastercard, American Express 1.9%, and your first terminal free.

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