Card machines forNail Salons
Six technicians and 40 sets a day, with checkout finished before the last coat is dry.
- Free terminal
- £0 monthly bill
- No use no bill
Every kind of nail bar
Walk-in bars, appointment studios, mobile techs and training.
Walk-in bars
Quick taps at the desk so the next client sits straight down.
- Walk-ins
- Gel
- Infills
Appointment studios
Deposits on booking cut the cost of last-minute no-shows.
- Bookings
- Deposits
- Regulars
Mobile technicians
4G takes card in a client's front room, no WiFi needed.
- Home visits
- Bridal
- Parties
Training courses
Course fees taken in person instead of chased by invoice.
- Courses
- Kits
- Academies
Why nail salons choose Shift4 One
Pay at the station, not the desk
4G and WiFi built in let technicians take payment right at their table so clients don't have to move with wet nails.
1.25% keeps add-on margin
Gel top coats and nail art still earn their keep at 1.25%, rather than losing a chunk to a higher standard fee.
Technician pay on schedule
Next day settlement including Saturdays means commission-based staff get paid on time from cleared card takings.
No cost in a quiet month
£0 monthly bill and no use no bill protect a salon through slower trading weeks between seasonal peaks.
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.
Nail Salons card machine questions
Can clients pay without leaving their seat?
Yes. Built in 4G and WiFi let technicians bring the terminal to the station, so wet nails aren't disturbed by moving to a desk.
Does it work well for commission-based staff?
Yes. Next day settlement means card takings clear quickly enough to support on-time technician pay.
Will fees affect nail art add-on pricing?
At 1.25%, the fee on an add-on treatment stays small, protecting the margin you've built into the price.
Is there a charge if the salon closes for a break?
No. No use no bill means a closed period doesn't add to your monthly cost at all.
Can every technician have their own terminal?
Yes. Extra terminals cost £14 a month each, letting multiple stations take payment at the same time.
Get your nail salons 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.