Card machines forHealthcare
A £65 session or a £600 course of treatment taken quietly at the desk, settled next working day.
- 1.25% blended
- £0 monthly bill
- Lifetime warranty
Every kind of practice
Physio, dental, chiropractic and mobile clinicians.
Physiotherapy
Single sessions or a block of ten paid at reception.
- Sessions
- Blocks
- Rehab
Dental and ortho
Treatment plans paid in stages without an invoice chase.
- Treatment plans
- Hygiene
- Stages
Chiropractic
Course fees taken discreetly at the end of a consultation.
- Courses
- Assessments
- Follow-ups
Mobile clinicians
4G takes card at a home visit with no practice WiFi.
- Home visits
- Care homes
- Podiatry
Why healthcare & therapy choose Shift4 One
Discreet, professional terminal
A clean handheld reader fits a consulting room far better than a bulky till system.
1.25% on every card and wallet
A £65 session costs 81p in fees, whether paid by tap, chip, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
4G and WiFi built in
Take payment in the treatment room, the reception desk, or a home visit without losing connection.
No bill on quiet weeks
Practitioners working part time pay £0 with no minimum monthly service charge when the diary is light.
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
Competitor pricing from published UK rates, last checked August 2026. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm directly.
Healthcare & Therapy card machine questions
Is the terminal discreet enough for a consulting room?
Yes. It's a small handheld device designed to sit quietly on a reception desk or treatment table.
Can I take payment for a course of treatments in one go?
Yes. You can enter any amount, whether it's a single session or a prepaid course of appointments.
Do I pay anything if I only practise a few days a week?
No. There's no minimum monthly service charge, so part time practitioners are never billed for quiet weeks.
How quickly does the money reach my account?
Settlement lands the next working day, including Saturdays, which suits clinics open at weekends.
What if my monthly card turnover goes above £10,000?
Above that threshold your rate is priced individually from a statement instead of the standard 1.25%.
Get your healthcare & therapy 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.