iZettle transaction limits: the full story for PIN and Sign readers

Numerous iZettle reviews have mentioned the long list of positive benefits of the iZettle chip & PIN system for accepting credit and debit card payments, which is rapidly transforming the business landscape. However, one subject that continually causes confusion and is the source of some negative iZettle review comments and [...]

Jamie Roberts2017-09-08T07:19:48+00:00Published: November 25th, 2013|Tags: , |

Why should you introduce a card terminal for offering card payments?

For years now, banks, credit card companies and other payment services have been promoting card terminals for accepting credit and debit card payments. Though less and less in number, there are still some British businesses who only accept cash. In this article, we explore the main reasons why some small businesses [...]

Anne Taylor2017-09-08T07:19:21+00:00Published: June 19th, 2015|Tags: , |

What exactly is the Australian EFTPOS system?

EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) is a technology that makes it possible for retailers to directly receive funds from a customer's bank account via their debit card. EFTPOS is the most frequently used payment system in Australia. According to official figures, the system handles approximately 70% of debit card transactions [...]

Anne Taylor2017-09-07T04:12:40+00:00Published: July 19th, 2015|Tags: , , , |

London taxi cabs required to accept card and contactless payments

Although cash has always been the usual method of payment for London’s famous black cabs, from October 2016 you will be able to take a ride in any of the approximately 22’500 licensed iconic vehicles and pay using your credit or debit card. As of early 2016, only around 50% of [...]

Anne Taylor2016-04-11T00:53:58+00:00Published: April 11th, 2016|Tags: |

CommBank Emmy payment terminal review

Emmy is an extremely compact and convenient payment terminal that is targeted at Australian small businesses. The service offers merchants the possibility to accept a plethora of debit and credit card payment options with the benefits of same-day settlement and round-the-clock customer support.

Anne Taylor2016-01-27T05:29:00+00:00Published: January 27th, 2016|Tags: , |

NAB Now review – A worthy solution for Australian merchants?

Our rating[star rating="3.5" numeric="yes"] A decent mPOS service that could have been much better. NAB Now is a nifty mPOS solution that makes accepting credit and debit card payments easier for merchants in Australia. The service offers rapid cash flow for small businesses as well as no minimum commitment term, but [...]

Anne Taylor2015-10-17T05:55:01+00:00Published: October 17th, 2015|Tags: , |

SumUp offers the first mobile POS system in Switzerland

Small and mobile businesses in Switzerland got a new option for accepting card payments: the SumUp app installed on their smartphone or tablet. Combined with the PIN+ card reader, small businesses can accept debit and credit cards using the latest Bluetooth connectivity and a Wifi or 3G/4G connection to process the transaction. The [...]

Anne Taylor2015-10-11T06:51:03+00:00Published: October 11th, 2015|Tags: , , , |

Mobile payments in the Netherlands: alternatives for small businesses

The Netherland's mobile payment market just got “agglomerated” in the fall of 2014, when Swedish iZettle stepped in as the fourth mobile payment service provider, joining Payleven, SumUp, and Adyen Shuttle. For small business owners, sole traders, non-profits or individuals who want to accept debit and credit cards without the [...]

Anne Taylor2015-10-05T05:41:40+00:00Published: October 5th, 2015|Tags: , , , , , |