Card machines forPharmacies
Clear 400 counter transactions a day without the till queue backing into the dispensary.
- First terminal free
- £0 monthly bill
- Next-day payouts
Every kind of pharmacy
Community counters, health clinics, delivery rounds and travel services.
Community counters
Prescription charges and retail lines taken on one fast terminal.
- Scripts
- Retail
- OTC
Clinic services
Flu jabs and consultations paid in the consultation room itself.
- Flu jabs
- Travel
- Consults
Delivery rounds
Drivers carry a 4G terminal and collect payment on the doorstep.
- Deliveries
- Drivers
- Doorstep
Health retail
Higher-value supplements and equipment on the same blended rate.
- Supplements
- Mobility
- Equipment
Why pharmacies choose Shift4 One
Fast at the counter
Contactless clears in about two seconds, so the queue never reaches the door.
Payment on deliveries
A 4G handheld lets drivers collect on the doorstep instead of chasing later.
No monthly rental
There is no monthly bill, so small prescription charges stay worth taking on card.
Reliable through peaks
WiFi with automatic 4G failover keeps the till trading through winter pressure.
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.
Pharmacies card machine questions
Is it fast enough for a busy counter?
Yes. Contactless clears in roughly two seconds, and the terminal handles back-to-back taps through a winter morning rush.
Can delivery drivers take payment?
Yes. A handheld terminal with 4G can go out on the round and take payment at the door.
Can we have a second till terminal?
Yes. The first is free and each extra terminal is £14 a month, useful for a separate services counter.
Does it integrate with our EPOS?
Integration is available with common retail EPOS systems, and the terminal also works perfectly well standalone.
How soon do we get the money?
Takings settle the next working day, which keeps wholesaler payments and cash flow predictable.
Get your pharmacies 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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Ready to stop renting a card machine?
1.25% (£1.25 per £100) on Visa and Mastercard, American Express 1.9%, and your first terminal free.