{"id":581780,"date":"2026-10-29T12:48:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=581780"},"modified":"2026-10-29T12:48:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:48:35","slug":"best-payment-processing-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/card-readers\/best-payment-processing-systems","title":{"rendered":"The best payment processing systems for small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the best payment solutions for small businesses will depend on a range of factors, so you\u2019ll need to make a decision based on what you require for your business when you\u2019re looking. <\/p><p>You should consider factors including fees and costs, how well a provider might integrate with your existing set-up, how easy it is to use and if there are any advanced features that could help you.<\/p><h3>Which are the best payment processing systems for small businesses in 2026?<\/h3><ul>\n<li><strong>Best overall platform: <\/strong><a href=\"#best-overall-platform\">SumUp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for POS features: <\/strong><a href=\"#best-for-pos-features\">Square<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for instant payouts: <\/strong><a href=\"#best-for-instant-payouts\">Paypal (Zettle)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for business banking integrations: <\/strong><a href=\"#best-for-business-banking-integrations\">Tide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for high-turnover businesses: <\/strong><a href=\"#best-for-high-turnover-businesses\">Worldpay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n    \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 1,\n            \"name\": \"SumUp\",\n            \"description\": \"Best overall platform\",\n            \"url\": \"\"\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n            \"position\": 2,\n            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data-redirect-tracking-params='{\"placement_type\":\"best-card\",\"site\":\"UKCCF-CRE\",\"fieldset\":\"best_UKCCF-CRE_platforms\",\"template\":\"comparison\",\"category_id\":\"28caf824-e049-4c1a-86e0-52367b6e8efe\",\"category_name\":\"cardreaderproviders\",\"is_sorted\":0,\"is_filtered\":0,\"cta_render_ts\":1793286943}'><div class=\"comparisonHistory__root\"><\/div><h3 id=\"best-overall-platform\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best overall platform<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000000\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-loadmore=\"true\" data-loadmore-version=\"1\" data-loadmore-id=\"1009\" data-niche=\"ukccf-cre\" data-sorted=\"false\" data-sorting=\"\" data-pagination-nav=\"20\" 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mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d5dee14ce.png\" alt=\"SumUp image\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d5dee14ce.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d5dee14ce.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d5dee14ce.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d5dee14ce.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d5dee14ce.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: 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site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about SumUp\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"f0d00045-744c-4f0c-81b4-d462b6483366\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-f0d00045-744c-4f0c-81b4-d462b6483366\" value=\"f0d00045-744c-4f0c-81b4-d462b6483366\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 9.2Excellent                            SumUp            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" 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loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">In terms of plans, you can opt to have no monthly fee or choose a plan with a monthly fee that means lower transaction costs. This means you can decide which option is best for your business and change plans as you scale. Whatever you choose, the pricing structure is transparent.\n<br><br>\nSumUp offers a range of different devices and they all come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, which isn\u2019t something all its competitors offer. These products are easy to set up, use and integrate with other parts of your business. Speaking of integration, if you get a SumUp business account, you'll get next-day access (including weekends and public holidays) to any payments you receive from a card reader. \n<br><br>\nYou can also accept payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, payment links and QR codes, giving your customers options, with funds also available the next day (including weekends and public holidays) in your SumUp Business Account.\n<br><br>\nBeyond standalone card readers, SumUp also offers point-of-sale (POS) solutions, including a free POS app with basic inventory tools, as well as dedicated countertop touchscreen setups like the SumUp Register.\n<br><br>\nIt has strong reviews across Trustpilot, the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, which shows its users are happy with the products it offers.\n<br><br>\nAnd a final note, it\u2019s a UK company, when most other providers in this space are based overseas.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__f0d00045-744c-4f0c-81b4-d462b6483366\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__f0d00045-744c-4f0c-81b4-d462b6483366\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan choose a plan with no monthly cost or a plan with a monthly cost and lower fees\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUK company\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStrong reviews across Trustpilot, App Store and Google Play\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t30-day money-back guarantee\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo contract\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext-day payouts (including weekends and public holidays) with SumUp Business Account\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPoint-of-sale (POS) software and hardware options available\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan also pay with payment links or QR codes\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorks with Apple Pay and Google Pay\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntegrates easily with accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRange of devices\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChargeback cost\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPayouts take up to 3 days when transferred to an external business account\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-for-pos-features\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best for POS features<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000000-2\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"ukccf-cre\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\" data-provider-id=\"59e32937-eca7-4026-ae91-fa6d97a17129\" data-product-name=\"Square\" data-provider-name=\"Finder\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d7ef22ac7.png\" alt=\"Square image\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d7ef22ac7.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d7ef22ac7.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d7ef22ac7.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d7ef22ac7.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4d7ef22ac7.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>Square<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending sorter-false\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,global.product.misc_ukfin_v2_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_alternative\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Transaction cost\">\n                        1.75%\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"1\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.uk_tick_cross_medium_boolean\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"No monthly fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.misc_network_icons\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Networks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/gpay_logo.png\" alt=\"google pay icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/apple_pay_icon.png\" alt=\"apple pay icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/american_express_icon-1.png\" alt=\"american express icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/visa_icon-1.png\" alt=\"visa icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/mastercard_icon-1.png\" alt=\"mastercard icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/credit-cards\/square-platform-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22best-card%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKCCF-CRE%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22best_UKCCF-CRE_platforms%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%2228caf824-e049-4c1a-86e0-52367b6e8efe%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22cardreaderproviders%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221793286943%22%2C%22position%22%3A%222%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2221819%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKCCF-CRE%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2222b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Square%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22581780%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22card-readers%252Fbest-payment-processing-systems%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Go to Finder's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Square\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\" value=\"22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 8.8Great                            Square            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Square is the most complete in terms of point-of-sale (POS) features. Its ecosystem works well for a wide range of businesses, including retail, food services and multi-channel businesses. It has a free POS app that has inventory, team management and CRM tools.\n<br><br>\nPayments are settled in a day and there\u2019s no chargeback cost, giving you some certainty around cash flow. Square has a range of different devices and no monthly fees on its plan.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__22b13306-ada8-441b-94e8-30743c86ccc2\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZero chargeback fees and transparent flat-rate pricing\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnified stock management across in-person and online channels\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHigher in-person rate compared to some other high-volume providers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStrict automated risk screening can lead to occasional account holds on unexpected transaction spikes\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSurcharges for non-UK cards\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-for-instant-payouts\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best for instant payouts<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000000-3\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"ukccf-cre\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\" data-provider-id=\"59e32937-eca7-4026-ae91-fa6d97a17129\" data-product-name=\"Paypal (Zettle)\" data-provider-name=\"Finder\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4db626aae8.png\" alt=\"Paypal (Zettle) image\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4db626aae8.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4db626aae8.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4db626aae8.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4db626aae8.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac4db626aae8.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>Paypal (Zettle)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending sorter-false\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,global.product.misc_ukfin_v2_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_alternative\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Transaction cost\">\n                        1.75%\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"1\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.uk_tick_cross_medium_boolean\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"No monthly fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.misc_network_icons\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Networks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/gpay_logo.png\" alt=\"google pay icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/apple_pay_icon.png\" alt=\"apple pay icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/american_express_icon-1.png\" alt=\"american express icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/visa_icon-1.png\" alt=\"visa icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/mastercard_icon-1.png\" alt=\"mastercard icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Paypal (Zettle)\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.7,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\" value=\"8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 7.7Great                            Paypal (Zettle)            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.7,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">We like PayPal best for its instant payouts. This can be really beneficial for a business to maintain cash flow, especially when you\u2019re a small business. Having that certainty of the money being available immediately after a sale is a big plus. \n\nPayPal is a global brand and its offering in this space is what you would expect for a company of its size and reputation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__8e3c0e16-6184-49be-8a93-de931908824e\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne Touch PayPal and Pay in 3 (BNPL) can help with online sales\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFunds are immediately accessible in your PayPal balance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntegrates well with e-commerce platforms\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComplex fee structure\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCross-border and currency conversion fees can be high\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnly 2 different device options\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-for-business-banking-integrations\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best for business banking integrations<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000000-4\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"ukccf-cre\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"03b39ee1-a825-42ea-b5fb-1882adbf292a\" data-provider-id=\"59e32937-eca7-4026-ae91-fa6d97a17129\" data-product-name=\"Tide\" data-provider-name=\"Finder\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631158dc67.png\" alt=\"Tide image\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631158dc67.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631158dc67.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631158dc67.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631158dc67.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631158dc67.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>Tide<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending sorter-false\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,global.product.misc_ukfin_v2_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_alternative\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Transaction cost\">\n                        1.5% + 5p\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"1\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.uk_tick_cross_medium_boolean\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"No monthly fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.misc_network_icons\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" 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loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Tide allows for direct integration with a UK business current account, meaning you can keep banking and payment processing in a single platform. You can then reconcile payments and invoices automatically with accounting software. Opening an account with Tide is quick and relatively simple.\n<br><br>\nTide has good reviews on Trustpilot, the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, highlighting that customers who have used its products are very happy with the service.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__03b39ee1-a825-42ea-b5fb-1882adbf292a\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__03b39ee1-a825-42ea-b5fb-1882adbf292a\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can reconcile payments and invoice statuses automatically with accounting software, such as Xero or QuickBooks\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBanking and payment processing in a single platform\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFast account opening\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFewer advanced retail\/e-commerce tools\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStandard free accounts charge per bank transfer after a low monthly allowance\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLimited hardware options compared to other providers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3 id=\"best-for-high-turnover-businesses\" class=\"best-card__header\">Best for high-turnover businesses<\/h3><table class=\"best-cards-table comparison-table f1-clarity-header has-sidepeek js-paginated-table-sorter paginated-table-sorter    has-combined-column-header  combined-column-header-grid js-calculator-table rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" id=\"comparison-table-0000000000-5\" data-has-sidepeek=\"true\" data-rendered-as=\"best-cards\" data-niche=\"ukccf-cre\" data-table-record-type=\"product\"><tbody><tr data-product-id=\"10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\" data-provider-id=\"59e32937-eca7-4026-ae91-fa6d97a17129\" data-product-name=\"Worldpay\" data-provider-name=\"Finder\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-3  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac6173343a04.png\" alt=\"Worldpay image\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac6173343a04.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac6173343a04.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac6173343a04.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac6173343a04.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6ac6173343a04.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>Worldpay<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending sorter-false\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,global.product.misc_ukfin_v2_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('finderScoreModal-ukccf-cre').classList.remove('elementHidden');\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.datapoint_transaction_fee_alternative\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Transaction cost\">\n                        1.5%\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.uk_tick_cross_medium_boolean\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"No monthly fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text,ukccf-cre.product.misc_network_icons\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Networks\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/gpay_logo.png\" alt=\"google pay icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/apple_pay_icon.png\" alt=\"apple pay icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/american_express_icon-1.png\" alt=\"american express icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/visa_icon-1.png\" alt=\"visa icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"has-margin-xsmall\" src=\"https:\/\/dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/mastercard_icon-1.png\" alt=\"mastercard icon\" width=\"28\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about Worldpay\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\"}' data-custom-event-active=\"true\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>View details<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\" value=\"10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 7.9Great                            Worldpay            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"best-card__container\"><div class=\"best-card__content\"><div class=\"why-we-like-it\"><h4 class=\"why-we-like-it__heading\">Why we like it<\/h4><p class=\"why-we-like-it__content\">Worldpay is our pick for businesses with high turnover, because it allows businesses to negotiate custom pricing. It has dedicated account management and different tier levels of support.\n<br><br>\nIt can be particularly useful if you have a complex set-up, need to settle accounts in multiple currencies or need specialised hardware.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pros-cons\"><button class=\"pros-cons__summary\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pros-cons__10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\">\n\t\t\tPros &amp; cons\n\t\t\t<svg class=\"luna-icon pros-cons__indicator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#chevron-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><div class=\"pros-cons__details\" id=\"pros-cons__10ea9c8b-ee9c-41bd-82d2-b36e1f005e95\"><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--pros\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan offer significantly lower effective processing rates for turnover over \u00a3100,000 per year\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupports complex omnichannel terminal set-ups, multi-currency settlement and specialised hardware\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDedicated account management\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><h4 class=\"pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"pros-cons__list pros-cons__list--cons\"><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan have long-term contracts with early termination penalties\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFee structure isn\u2019t transparent\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnboarding and software set-up can be outdated\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"pros-cons__list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApp store ratings are poor\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><div class=\"comparison-table__loadingIndicator center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/form><\/section><\/div><div id=\"compare-bar-v2\" class=\"compareBarV2__root rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" data-niche=\"UKCCF-CRE\" data-rewards-component=\"compare-products\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>How to choose the right business payment processing provider<\/h3><p>You should follow these steps when you\u2019re looking for the right payment processor for your business:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Work out your sales channels.<\/strong> You might need a payment processor for in-person sales, e-commerce or a combination of both. If you want low terminal fees, offline processing capability and reliable POS software, a provider like SumUp or Square could be suitable. For e-commerce, conversion rate tools, API flexibility, multi-currency support, and international payment methods are when you should look at PayPal and Stripe.<\/li><li><strong>Choose a pricing structure appropriate for your needs.<\/strong> As a general rule, if you have lower turnover then you should look for a provider with no monthly fees and low transaction costs. If your business grows and your turnover increases, then you might want to consider paying a monthly fee in exchange for lower transaction costs. Once your turnover reaches a higher level then you should think about a provider that has custom pricing. SumUp, for example, lets you choose all of those options.<\/li><li><strong>Evaluate operational factors like scalability and integrations.<\/strong> For each provider you compare, you\u2019ll need to make sure you understand settlement speed and cash flow, how software and hardware integrations work, if there are any hidden contract terms or fees and how a provider deals with unexpected spikes in sales. If you plan to scale up in the next couple of years, look at how a provider handles multi-currency processing, international payments or other local payment methods.<\/li><\/ol><h3>What are the pros and cons of using a business payment processing system?<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>You can increase revenue and conversion rates with the right platform. This is because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/cash-usage-statistics\">cash is being used<\/a> less than in the past, so having the option to pay by card or digital wallet is crucial. In terms of online sales, if you offer fast payment options it can reduce the chances of someone abandoning a purchase.<\/li>\n                                    <li>The right business payment processing system can help you streamline your operations and accounting, especially if you can sync to accounting software.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Fraud protection and security can be enhanced, giving you more protection.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Some business payment processing providers come with advanced features that go beyond basic card processing. This could include recurring subscription billing, instant digital invoicing, BNPL integrations and detailed sales analytics.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>Some providers use automated risk algorithms, so unexpected spikes in transaction size or rapid volume growth can sometimes trigger sudden account holds, rolling reserves or frozen funds while your account is reviewed.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Physical card readers, POS terminals and online checkout systems need stable internet, phone signal and power to work. If there\u2019s an outage or failure with the hardware, your sales could be paused while the issue is fixed.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Chargeback costs can be issued automatically when a customer disputes a charge through their bank and you would then need to submit evidence to fight it.<\/li>\n                                    <li>If the pricing structure is overly complex, you might never understand exactly what you\u2019re going to be charged. As a consequence, you could miss out on better options.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Choosing the best business payment processing for a small business will depend on what your business needs. If you can find a platform with a transparent fee structure that is easy to use, you can save yourself time and money.<\/p><p>Make sure you compare options and understand how a provider works before you decide or you could find yourself stuck using something that could be hindering your business.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><div><div>\n    <h4>What is the best payment processing system for small businesses?<\/h4>\n    <div>\n        <div>\n            <p>We chose <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/credit-cards\/sumup-aivis-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22SumUp%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKCCF-CRE%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2225888%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKCCF-CRE%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%223b410258-f840-4ecd-b175-10028f8580ea%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22SumUp%2B%2528AI%2BProject%2529%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2259e32937-eca7-4026-ae91-fa6d97a17129%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Finder%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22581780%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22card-readers%252Fbest-payment-processing-systems%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\">SumUp<\/a> as the best overall payment processing system for small businesses because it offers a wide range of user-friendly devices with low and transparent pricing, whilst also exhibiting impressive customer feedback scores \u2013 for example it's rated 4.2\/5-stars on Trustpilot from over 50,000 reviews (October 2026). <\/p><p>Ultimately, every provider has its own strengths and weaknesses so you should compare your options to work out what is best for your business.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n    <h4>What is the cheapest way to accept card payments?<\/h4>\n    <div>\n        <div>\n            <p>As a general rule, the cheapest way to accept card payments is to find a provider with no monthly fees that only charges you per transaction. Then it\u2019s a matter of comparing providers with the lowest fees.<\/p><p>If your business has a higher volume of sales then you might want to consider other options that charge a monthly fee and lower transaction fees.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n    <h4>Which business payment processing company has the lowest fees?<\/h4>\n    <div>\n        <div>\n            <p>Fees vary by provider and will depend on use. Some charge monthly fees and lower transaction fees, while others charge no monthly fees but transaction fees are higher. Of the providers on our list that have plans with no monthly fees and additional fees per transaction, SumUp charges the lowest transaction fee of 1.69%.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n    <h4>How long does it take to receive funds from payment processors?<\/h4>\n    <div>\n        <div>\n            <p>This will depend on the payment processor and how your account is set up. PayPal gives you instant access to your funds in its digital wallet, while SumUp offers next-day access (including weekends and public holidays) with its free Business Account. <\/p><p>For most other payment processors (or when transferring funds to a standard external bank account), payouts typically take between 1 and 3 business days.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n    <h4>Which payment processing system is easiest to use?<\/h4>\n    <div>\n        <div>\n            <p>If you run a small business, it\u2019s likely you have a simple operation. 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Selected products may not suit everyone. We track selected market offers, which may not cover every product. Products are listed in no particular order unless specified, and inclusion or ordering may be influenced by popularity or commercial agreements. Most comparison table data is provided by Defaqto or sourced directly from providers. 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