Card machines forGyms
Sign-ups, day passes and class fees taken at the desk without a queue at 6pm.
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
- Extra terminals £14
Every kind of gym
Independent gyms, studios, climbing and combat sports.
Independent gyms
Memberships and day passes taken at the front desk.
- Memberships
- Day passes
- Inductions
Studios
Class packs and drop-ins paid before the session starts.
- Class packs
- Drop-ins
- Reformer
Climbing and CrossFit
Kit hire and coaching added to the same transaction.
- Kit hire
- Coaching
- Comps
Gym retail
Shakes, supplements and merchandise on one terminal.
- Supplements
- Drinks
- Merch
Why gyms & fitness studios choose Shift4 One
Extra terminals from £14/month
Add one at reception and one at the studio door so class fees and sign-ups don't clash.
Fast contactless at peak times
Keeps the 6pm class rush moving without a queue building at the front desk.
1.25% on Visa and Mastercard
One flat rate on a £40 membership or a £10 drop-in class fee.
No minimum monthly charge
A quieter August with fewer sign-ups doesn't cost you extra on the account.
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.
Gyms & Fitness Studios card machine questions
Can we run separate terminals at reception and the studio?
Yes. Additional terminals are £14 a month, so reception and the class studio can each have their own machine.
Will it keep up with a busy evening class rush?
Yes. Contactless payments process in seconds, which keeps a queue of members moving before a class starts.
What if membership numbers dip in summer?
There's no minimum monthly service charge, so a quieter month doesn't cost extra.
Is the rate different for memberships versus drop-in classes?
No. It's a flat 1.25% on Visa and Mastercard whether it's a monthly membership or a one-off class fee.
How soon does weekend sign-up income arrive?
Payments settle the next working day, including Saturdays, so weekend income doesn't wait until Monday.
Get your gyms & fitness studios 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.