How do I use my Verifone machine?

Once set up, ask customers to insert or tap their payment card on the machine. If you have a printer with your device, you can print a receipt once the transaction has completed.

How do I activate my Verifone card reader?

This depends on the card reader you’ve chosen, but you should be sent full instructions with the device. You might need to enter an activation code on the device itself and then go to settings to set up WiFi on your card reader.

Do Verifone card readers accept Amex?

Yes, Verifone card readers accept American Express payments, although you may need to enable this manually.

What is the support number for Verifone?

You can contact the technical help desk on 0333 323 6677 Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sundays 10am to 5pm. Or you can contact the customer services team for non-technical queries on 0333 323 6676 Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

Compare Verifone card machines

In an increasingly cashless society, businesses are becoming more aware of how essential it is to invest in card readers to ensure they don’t miss out on valuable customer sales. These card readers, or “card machines” and “card terminals” as they are also known, can help customers pay for goods and services quickly and easily without the need for cash.

Verifone was founded back in 1981, and one of its first inventions was the “Verification Phone”, an electronic method that protects merchants from fraudulent checks. The company has expanded rapidly over the years and now offers a range of different payment services and card readers to meet different business requirements. Use our handy table below to compare Verifone’s card readers.

The Verifone range

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Unattended payment devices

Verifone also offers several “unattended” payment devices designed for self-service transactions. These card readers are outlined below:

Self-service device designed for vending machines, public transport and other unattended services
Weatherproof enclosure to protect device against the elements
Tamper-resistant design with anti-vandalism enclosure
Wide card slot for ease of use
Programmed to read most bank cards, EMV chip cards and mag-stripe cards
Designed to work alone or in combination with a Verifone UX Series PIN pad and NFC-reader options

Designed for outdoor use, ideal for unattended, high-transaction volume environments like ticketing machines
Accepts variety of payment methods, from mobile wallets to the tap of a card
Power-saving system (wake up on card tapping)
Customer-friendly LED and audio guidance
Anti-vandalism and weatherproof enclosures
No specific software required – everything is driven by a UX 300/301 controller

Works with other Verifone UX devices to meet self-service demands indoors and outdoors
PIN pad design ideal for parking meters, petrol pumps and ticketing machines
LCD screen to help guide customer experience
Durable metal front plate and weatherproof enclosure
Anti-vandalism enclosure
Fast installation, with plug-and-play functionality and standard USB connection
Pair with UX 300 card reader to optimise transaction functionality

A self-service solution for contactless payments, ideal for vending machines, on-street parking and petrol pumps
Tamper resistant and anti-vandalism enclosure
Weatherproof enclosure to protect device against the elements
Sleek, modern design
Allows contactless transactions with PIN by connecting UX100
LED prompts and dual tone buzzer for intuitive guidance and ease of use

Large 27-inch touchscreen kiosk
Can be mounted to the wall or a pole (pole mounted can be single- or double-sided)
Easy to integrate Verifone payment devices to accept secure payments
Pairs with multiple computer manufacture models for customising to your business needs
Multiple options for connecting to power and data lines
Contact Verifone for a customised quote

Types of payments Verifone accept

Verifone accepts all major card payments, including contactless, as well as Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Verifone also offers advanced payment methods on some of its machines. These include:

Klarna in-store
WeChat Pay in-store
AliPay in-store

How to order a Verifone card reader

Once you’ve carried out some research and decided on the best card reader for you and your business, you can start the application process.

To do this, you’ll need to fill in a form on the contact page of the Verifone website, providing a few personal details and your company’s name, plus the device you’re interested in using. A sales representative will then get in touch to go through your options and provide a quote. Prices can depend on the size of your business and the type of card reader you choose.

Pros and cons of Verifone card readers

Pros

Range of card readers to choose from
Accept a range of payments
Ability to print receipts
Machines can be docked or used on the go
Unattended devices also available

Cons

Unclear pricing structure
Could be tied into contract

Our verdict

Verifone offers a wide range of card readers, which means there should be something to suit every business. However, businesses need to get a personalised quote before they can get an idea of how much each device will cost them – there’s no easy way to compare costs online, which is a little frustrating. Once you’ve received your quote, you’ll then need to compare this to other card readers from other providers to ensure you’re getting the best deal for your business.

Verifone customer reviews

Verifone UK scores highly on review site Trustpilot, with a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on more than 200 reviews (updated June 2023). This is considered an “excellent” rating overall.

A total of 75% of customers gave Verifone an “excellent” rating, with positive comments focusing on excellent customer support, fast transactions and easy-to-use devices. However, other reviewers said the devices had connection errors and there were problems with transactions.

On the Apple App Store, Verifone currently has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews (updated June 2023).

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