Card machines forPersonal Trainers
Take a £300 block booking on the gym floor instead of chasing a transfer for two weeks.
- 4G built in
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of training
One-to-one, small group, outdoor bootcamps and online blocks.
One-to-one
Session or block paid at the end of the hour, on the spot.
- Blocks
- Single sessions
- Reviews
Small group
Class fees collected without a sign-up sheet and cash tin.
- Small group
- Classes
- Memberships
Outdoor bootcamps
4G takes card in a park with no WiFi anywhere near.
- Parks
- Bootcamps
- Early mornings
Programmes
Twelve-week plans paid up front rather than by invoice.
- 12 week plans
- Nutrition
- Online
Why personal trainers choose Shift4 One
4G built in
Takes payment in the park, on a beach or in a client's garden with no WiFi needed.
Next day payout
A Saturday morning bootcamp session pays out the following day, keeping cash flow steady.
Take block bookings upfront
Charge for a ten-session package in one go instead of chasing payment after each visit.
1.25% on Visa and Mastercard
One flat rate whether it's a single £45 session or a £400 monthly package.
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.
Personal Trainers card machine questions
Does it work for outdoor sessions with no WiFi?
Yes. It runs on 4G, so a park bootcamp or garden session takes payment the same as a gym studio would.
Can I charge for a block of sessions in advance?
Yes. You can take one payment for a ten-session package upfront instead of collecting after each visit.
What if I have fewer clients some months?
There's no minimum monthly service charge, so a quieter month doesn't cost you for an idle terminal.
How much does the machine cost to start?
The first terminal is free, with no upfront cost to begin taking card payments.
How quickly do session payments reach my account?
Payments settle the next working day, including Saturdays, so weekend sessions pay out promptly.
Get your personal trainers 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.