Take payments from your till point

If you need to take payments from behind a till, counter or reception point, a countertop card machine is right up your street.

From convenience stores to retail shops, and everything in between, our card machines are a quick and convenient way for your customers to pay. 

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Take payments from your till point

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If you need to take payments from behind a till, counter or reception point, a countertop card machine is right up your street.

From convenience stores to retail shops, and everything in between, our card machines are a quick and convenient way for your customers to pay. 

What is a countertop card machine?

It plugs directly into your broadband or phone line, and comes with all the latest technology so that you can take secure card payments.

Plus, our countertop card machines come equipped with contactless payments so your customers can tap and go. 

At takepayments, we don't believe in one size fits all. We can help you find the best countertop card machine deal that's right for your business.

One of our payment consultants will come to your business to learn more about it and find out what really makes it tick.

They can then create a pricing package that’s built around your needs. 

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Why choose takepayments?

5 Star Service
5 Star customer service

Thousands of customers have already gone online to express their satisfaction with the 5 star service we provide.**

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Get your money the next working day*

It's your money, so why wait for it? Keep your cash flow moving with next day settlement.

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You're not on your own

Our Welcome Team will get you transacting quickly, and confidently, and they’ll be there to answer any questions.

A Different Approach
A different approach

There’s no one-size-fits-all. We’ve a wide variety of solutions to help you, whichever way you need to get paid. One of our specialists can visit your business and find you our best solution.

Taking card payments just got easy

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Countertop card machine features

Small, compact design

The card machine is designed to take up as little space as possible.

Connect by broadband or phoneline

Just plug it into your internet or your phoneline so that you're always connected.

Fast thermal printing

Speed up your service with an integrated receipt printer that prints both you and your customer a copy.

Easy to set-up

The machine comes with a handy quick-start guide so you can get set up and running as soon as it arrives.

PCI compliant

Our card machines are PCI compliant to help protect both you and your customers whenever you take payments.

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I would highly recommend you to other businesses. In fact, I've already recommended you to four other businesses in Glossop and they're also very happy with the service!

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I would highly recommend you to other businesses. In fact, I've already recommended you to four other businesses in Glossop and they're also very happy with the service!

Kimberley Neequaye, Kimberley's Vintage Tea Room

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FAQs

How does takepayments work?

We like to do things differently. Rather than offer a one-sized fits all approach, we create a personalised package that’s just right for you.

Whether you’re new to card payments or are looking to switch providers, we make getting set up simple.

One of our expert payment consultants will come and visit you at your premises and really get to know your business.

They’ll recommend the right card machine solution for you and create you a pricing plan to help you get the best deal.

Yes. As well as accepting credit and debit cards using chip and PIN, all of our card machines accept contactless payments, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

To accept contactless, your customer just needs to tap their card against the machine. Easy!

They can pay for items up to the value of £100.

Countertop card machines operate from a fixed place, so you plug them into your broadband or telephone line.

You’ll also need to plug it into an electrical socket.

They’re quick and simple to set up and our support team are on hand to help if you need them.

When you first plug it in, it’ll give you on-screen step-by-step instructions, so you can get up and running taking card payments in no time.

You’ll be able to accept all major credit and debit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Maestro.

You can complete our form to get a free quote, or give us a call on 0808 274 2017.

Terms and conditions apply. 

Businesses will be required to enter into and maintain a separate contract with an acquiring bank nominated by takepayments for the processing of the card transactions. Under the contract with the acquiring bank, transaction charges and other fees will apply.

*This service is available to takepayments Limited customers who are accepted for Barclaycard acquiring services and is subject to Barclaycard’s approval. Next day settlement refers to the next banking day. Your card machine’s banking window function must be performed before 8:30pm in order to receive settlement the next banking day. Transactions processed via Ecommerce pay pages, pay by link and virtual terminals may be subject to different settlement timescales.

**Correct as of March 2023.

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