Card machines forNewsagents
A 90p paper on card still costs 1.25%, with no minimum spend and no monthly terminal bill.
- £0 monthly bill
- Free terminal
- No minimum
Every kind of newsagent
Corner shops, station kiosks, post office counters and delivery rounds.
Corner shops
Low-value taps all day without a minimum spend rule.
- Papers
- Confectionery
- Top-ups
Station kiosks
Commuter peaks cleared in under two seconds a sale.
- Commuters
- Coffee
- Snacks
Counter services
Card accepted alongside your existing counter services.
- Parcels
- Lottery
- Photocopying
Delivery rounds
Weekly paper bills settled on the doorstep by card.
- Paper rounds
- Weekly bills
- Doorstep
Why newsagents choose Shift4 One
1.25% blended rate
The same low flat rate applies to a £2 paper sale and a £30 basket of shopping, so nothing eats unfairly into margin.
Fast contactless taps
Serve commuters grabbing a paper and a drink in seconds during the morning rush before work and school.
Next working day settlement
Saturday's takings from papers, lottery and general stock land in your account by Monday morning.
£0 monthly bill
No fixed rental fee competing with tight margins on tobacco, papers and confectionery.
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.
Newsagents card machine questions
Is it worth taking card for a single newspaper sale?
Yes, the flat 1.25% rate applies to even the smallest sale, so a £2 paper purchase still leaves a fair margin.
Can it handle the morning commuter rush?
Yes, contactless taps clear in seconds, which helps keep queues moving before the morning bus or train.
What if we close for a bank holiday?
It's no use no bill, so a day the shop is shut costs you nothing on the machine.
How quickly does Saturday's takings reach the account?
Saturday trade settles on the next working day, along with every other trading day of the week.
Can we run two tills with card machines?
Yes, a second terminal for a second till point is £14 a month.
Get your newsagents 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.