iZettle review – Simple yet feature rich card payment solution for small businesses
iZettle is handy for accepting credit cards on the go. But is the competition better? Read our iZettle review.
Worldpay virtual terminal review – what you need to know
Our rating[star rating="4" numeric="yes"] Worldpay is getting more flexible, and offers better options for seasonal and small businesses. Fees are still not transparent and open to negotiation, but overall Worldpay is easing up and offers serious competition to PayPal. The interface works despite its outdated look. New [...]
Card not present transactions – the basics
Processing card-present transactions is pretty straightforward when the buyer, the cardholder, walks into the store in person and purchases goods (or services). Things, however, get complicated for transactions completed over the Internet, mail, fax or by phone. Such a situation is called card (or cardholder) not present (CNP) and represents a problem [...]
See how iZettle helps designer Emma Cornes sell bags
iZettle is helping lots of small businesses grow. We interviewed Emma Cornes, an aspiring businesswoman and a creative bag designer, about how the iZettle has helped her business in practice. Her story is an inspiration for those considering starting up a business. Read our full interview with Emma below. Tell [...]
iZettle & Windows Phone 8: Why does it lack support?
When iZettle first launched a few years ago, it was compatible only with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Since then, the service has added several countries in Europe and beyond, but it has only gained compatibility with Android devices. No Windows Phone, no BlackBerry. The same applies for iZettle's main competitors [...]
iZettle app functionalities you may not use but should
Owning an iZettle Chip and PIN card reader and using the app on your smartphone or tablet is just the first step toward growing your business. Now that you have made the decision to accept card payments with an app, you can start gathering more data than ever and use [...]
Flexible loans for small businesses: iZettle Advance
Since the financial crisis of 2008, it’s become much harder for small businesses to find funding and loans. Although banks are now beginning to lend money more readily once again, it’s arguably still not as easy to fund business expansion and boost cash flow than it once was. This [...]
How to accept Bitcoin payments with SumUp
Accepting digital money without having to pay hefty fees to third-party players — such as banks — has become a reality in the UK. Thanks to a lucrative partnership with BitPay, SumUp users can now accept Bitcoin as a payment option without any transaction fees - at least until the end [...]
Five questions to SumUp co-founder Marc-Alexander Christ
SumUp has been on a mission to make face-to-face payments easier and cheaper. With an app on a smartphone or tablet that connects to a nimble card reader, small businesses can accept card payments anywhere. After merging with Payleven, SumUp has become a leading contender in the UK. We sat down with [...]
SumUp Air discount – £30 off
When SumUp launched its original Chip and Sign card reader in the UK, the company offered free card readers. The new Air reader is a more sophisticated card reader than the previous models, utilizing the latest Bluetooth technology to connect to a smartphone or tablet, as well as accepting contactless cards and [...]