Dojo Go Max vs Teya Pro: Which UK Card Machine Wins in 2026?
Dojo Go Max and Teya Pro are both credible UK card-acceptance choices in 2026; the right one depends on your monthly card volume, sector and the ecosystem you already sit inside. Headline rate: Dojo Go Max, 1.2% blended below £100,000 a year in card takings (custom rate above); Teya Pro, bespoke (blended, tiered or interchange++ per merchant). Dojo Go Max is best for hospitality (restaurants, pubs, cafés), while Teya Pro is best for hospitality and retail wanting weekend settlement without a 12-month contract. Read both columns of the side-by-side, then the "when X wins" sections below for the buyer-fit logic. If you want us to do the work, the quote form takes two minutes and our broker partner works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes.
Side-by-side
Full reviews: Dojo Go Max · Teya Pro
| Compared on | Dojo Go Max | Teya Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dojo | Teya |
| Acquirer | Dojo (in-house) | Teya (in-house) |
| Form factor | Portable countertop terminal | Portable Android smart terminal with built-in receipt printer |
| Connectivity | 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth | 4G (multi-carrier SIM included) |
| Upfront cost | £149 upfront on a launch offer (£229 full price) or £25 a month | Machine plans from £14.99 per month (no upfront purchase price published) |
| Rate | 1.2% blended below £100,000 a year in card takings (custom rate above) | Bespoke (blended, tiered or interchange++ per merchant) |
| Contract length | 12 months minimum | Rolling monthly plan, no lock-in |
| Best for | Hospitality (restaurants, pubs, cafés); Retail with high contactless volume; Mobile traders | Hospitality and retail wanting weekend settlement without a 12-month contract; Merchants who want payments and banking in one stack; Businesses leaving fixed-term ISO contracts |
Price sources: Dojo Go Max: Dojo pricing page, checked 25 September 2026.
When Dojo Go Max wins
- Same-next-day settlement (unusual in UK).
- Robust hardware tested across hospitality.
- Strong dashboard and reporting.
- Multi-network connectivity reduces downtime.
Watch outs
- 12-month minimum contract.
- Blended rate model hides interchange-plus benefits for higher-volume merchants.
- Customer service over peak periods has been patchy historically.
When Teya Pro wins
- Next-day settlement by 9am every day, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Rolling monthly plan with no lock-in, unusual for a plan-based terminal.
- Free Teya Business Account with instant settlement and a 0.5% cashback debit card.
- 24/7 UK-based support and 50+ ePOS integrations.
Watch outs
- Transaction rates are not published; pricing is a bespoke quote per merchant.
- £29.99 monthly fee when card turnover is under £2,500.
- Settling to a non-Teya bank account adds 0.10% to transaction fees.
FAQ
Dojo Go Max or Teya Pro: which is the better UK card machine in 2026?
Dojo Go Max is the stronger pick for hospitality (restaurants, pubs, cafés), while Teya Pro is the stronger pick for hospitality and retail wanting weekend settlement without a 12-month contract. If neither describes your business, the rate and contract rows in the table above will usually settle it.
What does each contract look like, Dojo Go Max vs Teya Pro?
Contract: Dojo Go Max, 12 months minimum; Teya Pro, rolling monthly plan, no lock-in. Hardware: Dojo Go Max, £149 upfront on a launch offer (£229 full price) or £25 a month; Teya Pro, machine plans from £14.99 per month (no upfront purchase price published). Always verify the live commercials before signing because acquirer pricing moves and bespoke rates are common above £20k monthly volume.
Which is weakest for what?
Dojo Go Max is the wrong answer for sub-£3k monthly card volume (rate is uncompetitive). Teya Pro is the wrong answer for sub-£2,500 monthly card turnover (the £29.99 fee applies). If either of those describes your business, look at the side-by-side table for the alternative, or get a quote through our broker partner, which works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes from the 40+ card-payment providers we compare.
Can MerchantHQ help me choose between Dojo Go Max and Teya Pro?
Yes. We are not tied to either acquirer. The 43 providers in our Card Acquirer Index cover the major fintech and bank acquirers in the UK. Tell us monthly card volume, sector and any ecosystem you are already inside (Stripe online, PayPal, Tide Business banking, NatWest banking), and our broker partner works to return 2 to 3 matched quotes for your business.
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