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Barclaycard Payments Smartpay Touch

£29 a month + VAT

• Card reader & online portal
• Low transaction fees
• Free Accounting plan

Designed to help simplify business admin

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takepayments Mobile takepayments Mobile		£0	Subject to status	0.3% - 2.5% (subject to status)	12 month			Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
takepayments Plus takepayments Plus		£0	£25	0.3% - 2.5% (subject to status)	12 month			Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
takepayments Countertop takepayments Countertop		£0	Subject to status	0.3% - 2.5% (subject to status)	12 months			Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...
takepayments Portable takepayments Portable		£0	Subject to status	0.3% - 2.5% (subject to status)	12 month			Go to site View details		loading Fetching your data...

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What is takepayments?

takepayments, previously known as PayZone, is a UK-based card payments provider that offers a number of card machines, online payments and card processing contracts for businesses.

Those who sign up to takepayments will be connected to a third-party merchant account provider that processes payments. In most cases, this is Barclaycard.

More about takepayments card readers

takepayments offers 4 different types of card reader. All of them come with a 12-month contract and no set-up fees, but prices are personalised depending on your requirements. The key features of each card reader are outlined below:

takepayments Mobile

• Light and portable handset
• Ideal for businesses on the move, such as mobile hairdressers, taxi drivers and plumbers
• Integrated printer for receipts
• Uses 3G or 4G to connect to a GPRS signal via a SIM card so you can take card payments anytime, anywhere
• Battery is designed to last all day so you can charge it overnight

takepayments Countertop

• Plugs directly into your broadband or telephone line so that you’re always connected
• Good option for businesses that take payments behind a till or at a reception point
• Machine is compact and designed to take up minimum space
• Includes an integrated receipt printer that prints both you and your customers a copy

takepayments Portable

• Ideal if you take payments to your customers, rather than having them queue up at a till
• Handset can be used within 50 metres of the base, which connects via Bluetooth
• Small and lightweight
• Battery should last all day

takepayments Plus

• Touchscreen card reader
• Enables you to track sales by team member and time of day
• Can account for both cash and card transactions
• Can keep track of inventory so you know when you’re running out
• Option to print receipts or send them by SMS or email
• Ability to produce accountancy-ready sales reports
• £25 a month plus VAT for terminal hire, software functionality and SIM card

How to order a takepayments card machine

To order a takepayments card machine, you’ll need to fill in a form online to get a free quote. One of takepayments’ local payment consultants will come out to your business to meet you and understand how your business works. They’ll look at how you currently process payments, your turnover and what you need from your card payment solution to help you decide what’s best for you. Your consultant will create a personalised pricing package for your business based on what you decide.

Pros and cons of takepayments card readers

Our verdict

takepayments offers a wide range of card machines, so there’s something for every type of business. What’s more, because a consultant will be sent out to visit your business, you can be confident that you’re getting the best card reader for your requirements.

However, what’s hard to assess is the price. Because quotes are personalised, there’s no way of immediately knowing how the cost compares to other card readers. You’ll need to do your research once you’ve received your quote to make sure it’s the best deal for you.

takepayments reader customer reviews

takepayments scores highly on Trustpilot, with a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on more than 23,000 reviews. This is considered an “excellent” rating overall.

A total of 94% of customers gave takepayments an “excellent” rating, with positive comments focusing on the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable customer service team. However, a few customers were not happy with the 12-month rolling contract and had difficulty cancelling the service.

Frequently asked questions

• Is takepayments secure?

  Yes, all takepayments card readers use chip and PIN technology to process payments. They also have PCI security features to help protect both you and your customers’ data.

• How do I cancel takepayments?

  You’ll have 30 days in which to cancel your contract after it starts. After that, you’ll be tied into a 12-month contract. Should you wish to cancel, you will need to give written notice at least 90 days before the end of your contract.

• Does takepayments accept Amex?

  Yes, all of the takepayments card readers are set up to accept all major credit and debit cards, including Amex, Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.

• Does takepayments accept contactless payments?

  Yes, all of the card readers accept contactless payments up to £100.