Card terminal questions, answered
66 plain-English answers to the UK card terminal questions our quote form gets asked most. Most-asked topics: getting a card machine after bankruptcy or a CCJ, day-one trading for a new business, after Stripe or PayPal froze your account, niche trades (CBD, vape, kennel boarding, market traders), switching out of long acquirer contracts, and one-off events (festival pop-ups, fairground, wedding catering). Each answer is editorial and dated.
Faster route to a real answer
Can't find your question? Send the 2-minute quote form and our broker partner works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes for your specific situation.
Credit, bankruptcy and eligibility
Brand new business and day one trading
Sole trader, side hustle and no VAT
After being shut down by Stripe, PayPal or your bank
Cost, contract and no monthly fee
One-off and edge events
Mobile trades and on-the-job payments
Specific payment types and methods
Connectivity, rural and offline use
Switching, leaving and contract escape
Setup, speed and what you need
Cash flow and settlement timing
Charities, councils, franchises and multi-site
Travel, weddings, clinics and estate agents
Device features and physical use
Last updated: