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Card machine buyer's checklist

Six questions worth asking any provider. Take this into your next meeting.

  1. Question 1

    Minimum monthly charge

    “What if I have a quiet month?”

    With us
    No transactions means no bill
    Worth checking elsewhere
    Minimum service charges of £10–£25/month are common
    Their answer:

  2. Question 2

    Platform and software fees

    “Is anything billed separately from the rate?”

    With us
    Nothing. The rate is the bill
    Worth checking elsewhere
    Platform fees £10–£12/month per location, often outside the headline rate
    Their answer:

  3. Question 3

    Extra terminals

    “What if I need a second machine?”

    With us
    £14/month, stated up front
    Worth checking elsewhere
    Usually full rental again, £15–£29/month each
    Their answer:

  4. Question 4

    Who answers the phone

    “Who do I call when it stops working at 7pm?”

    With us
    A named person on a direct mobile
    Worth checking elsewhere
    Call centre, business hours, ticket number
    Their answer:

  5. Question 5

    Contract and exit

    “How long am I in, and what if I leave?”

    With us
    18 months, no exit fee
    Worth checking elsewhere
    Terms to 48 months; exit often the remaining rental; some auto-renew
    Their answer:

  6. Question 6

    Settlement

    “When do I actually get my money?”

    With us
    Next working day, including Saturdays
    Worth checking elsewhere
    1–3 days. Ask about weekend and bank holiday cut-offs
    Their answer:

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