UK whole-of-market card-payment broker

Take card payments in the UK. Get 2 to 3 matched quotes.

40+ UK card-payment providers compared. A two-minute form sends your enquiry to our broker partner, which works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes. Free. Our broker partner pays us a fee. Only our broker partner contacts you.

Get my quotes 2 min · Free · Only our broker partner contacts you
  • 40+ card-payment providers
  • 2 min application
  • 2 to 3 matched quotes
  • Companies House #16833937

What you get when you enquire

One enquiry, 2 to 3 matched quotes.

2 to 3 matched quotes

Our broker partner contacts you and works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes for your trade and card volume.

Free to apply

No fee and no obligation. Our broker partner pays us a fee for each introduction.

Specialist acquirers for your trade

High-risk and hard-to-place trades go to the same broker partner, with your risk classification disclosed upfront.

Free guides

Once you are live your provider runs the account. Our guides cover reviewing your rate, chargebacks and switching.

Among the providers we compare

Dojo · SumUp · Square · Zettle · Stripe · Adyen · Worldpay · Barclaycard · Tide · Tyl by NatWest · Revolut · Take Payments · Trust Payments · Acquired.com · Elavon · myPOS · plus the other card-payment providers in our index

UK merchants ask

Common questions

Who is MerchantHQ?

A UK whole-of-market card-payment broker. We compare 40+ UK card-payment providers and pass your quote enquiry to our card-payments broker partner, which works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes for your trade and trading shape. The provider you choose runs your account. Free to apply, our broker partner pays us a fee.

How is this different from going to Dojo or Stripe directly?

You can. But Dojo, Stripe, SumUp, Square all sell one product. MerchantHQ compares them alongside the other card-payment providers in its index, including specialists for high-risk verticals, and our broker partner works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes for your business. Better rates for most merchants, particularly above £15k monthly card volume.

What does it cost?

Free to apply. Free comparison. Our card-payments broker partner pays us a fee for each introduction; you pay us nothing. No fees, no contract on our service, no obligation after seeing your matched quotes.

How fast does it actually take to get card-payment quotes?

Two-minute application. Our broker partner usually contacts you within 24 to 72 hours with matched quotes: rates, contract terms and hardware options. For most mainstream verticals, hardware ships in 2 to 5 business days from acceptance. High-risk verticals take longer for underwriting (typically 5 to 15 business days).

Will you call me 50 times if I fill the form?

No. Only our broker partner contacts you, with matched quotes; you compare and pick the fit. Your details go only to that broker, named on the form before you submit, and we never resell them.

Can MerchantHQ help if my application has been declined?

Yes. Specialist UK providers pick up where mainstream acquirers decline: high-risk verticals (gambling, crypto, vape, CBD, adult, subscription), post-Stripe-freeze merchants, sub-12-month trading history, CCJ history, faith-institution donation systems. Tell us your situation in the form and our broker partner looks for the right route.

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Whole-of-market. Free. Our broker partner pays us a fee. Only our broker partner contacts you.

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MerchantHQ is owned and operated by Best Business Loans Ltd, directed by Oliver Mackman. Last updated: