Dojo Go Max review
Dojo Go Max is the strongest UK card terminal for hospitality and retail at £10k+ monthly card volume in 2026. Dojo publishes 1.2% blended below £100,000 a year in card takings (custom rate above) and hardware at £149 upfront on a launch offer (£229 full price) or £25 a month; our record shows a 12-month minimum contract, which Dojo's pricing page does not state. Same-next-day settlement (including weekends) is the cashflow win that justifies the contract for any venue trading Friday to Sunday peaks.
At a glance
- Manufacturer
- Dojo
- Acquirer
- Dojo (in-house)
- Form factor
- Portable countertop terminal
- Contract
- 12 months minimum
How Dojo Go Max works
Dojo Go Max is a card terminal supplied through Dojo (in-house). Form factor: Portable countertop terminal. Connectivity: 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth.
Cards are read at the device, the transaction is authorised through Dojo, and funds settle to your nominated UK bank account on that provider's schedule. The pricing table below shows the rate and contract.
Dojo processes the card payments, but you are still the merchant. The contract sets your PCI DSS obligations and your liability for chargebacks, so read those terms before you sign. For the FCA chain, Companies House identifier and contract terms behind this acquirer, see the Dojo processor profile.
Pricing breakdown
| Cost component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Setup / hardware cost | £149 upfront on a launch offer (£229 full price) or £25 a month |
| Transaction rate | 1.2% blended below £100,000 a year in card takings (custom rate above) |
| Monthly fee | Set by the acquirer; confirm in writing |
| Contract length | 12 months minimum |
| Exit fee | Early-termination fee may apply; confirm in writing |
Verify pricing directly with Dojo before signing. UK card-acceptance pricing varies by sector, ticket size and processing volume. Source: Dojo pricing page, checked 2026-09-25. Full published price table: Dojo fees.
Hardware and software
- Form factor: Portable countertop terminal.
- Connectivity: 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth.
- Card schemes accepted depend on your acquirer.
- Contactless: cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, up to the contactless limit.
- Receipts: digital receipts by SMS or email, with no built-in printer.
- POS integrations: ask the acquirer for its current list.
Contactless payments
Status: Accepts contactless cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay
This terminal has its own contactless reader. That is different from Tap to Pay on iPhone, which turns a phone into the reader: see our Tap to Pay on iPhone review for that product. Read the Tap to Pay on iPhone review
Settlement and funds
Same-day or next-day to your nominated business bank account, including weekends, subject to Dojo cut-off times.
Pros and cons
Pros
- + Same-next-day settlement (unusual in UK).
- + Robust hardware tested across hospitality.
- + Strong dashboard and reporting.
- + Multi-network connectivity reduces downtime.
Cons
- − 12-month minimum contract.
- − Blended rate model hides interchange-plus benefits for higher-volume merchants.
- − Customer service over peak periods has been patchy historically.
Best for and avoid if
Best for
- · Hospitality (restaurants, pubs, cafés)
- · Retail with high contactless volume
- · Mobile traders
Avoid if
- · Sub-£3k monthly card volume (rate is uncompetitive)
- · High-risk verticals
FAQs
Does Dojo Go Max require a contract?
Yes. Our record shows 12 months minimum. Terms vary by acquirer, so confirm exit fees, auto-renewal and minimum monthly fees in writing before signing.
What does Dojo Go Max cost in year 1?
Upfront hardware: £149 upfront on a launch offer (£229 full price) or £25 a month. Transaction rate: 1.2% blended below £100,000 a year in card takings (custom rate above). Contract: 12 months minimum. First-year cost depends on your card volume; MerchantHQ's quote tool will model the effective cost against alternatives.
Can I integrate Dojo Go Max with my till or POS software?
Integration depends on the acquirer and the till software. Ask Dojo for its current list of supported integrations, and confirm your till software is on it before you buy hardware.
How fast does Dojo Go Max settle funds?
Same-day or next-day to your nominated business bank account, including weekends, subject to Dojo cut-off times.
Can I cancel Dojo Go Max early?
Early termination is governed by the contract. Check it for an early-termination fee or a remaining-monthly-fees clause, and get the cancellation terms in writing before you sign.
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