Take secure card payments with a chip and PIN.
Chip and PIN is just another name for a card machine, and we’re experts when it comes to helping you get set up with one.
Whether you want to take card payments from behind your till, around your shop floor or even on the move, we can help.
We know that every business is different, that’s why a local payment consultant will pop into your business for a quick chat, before putting together a super-simple pricing package designed around you.
Whether you're new to card payments, or are looking at switching providers, speak to us to see how we can help.
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Choose your chip and PIN terminal.
You have a few different ones to pick from.
Countertop
Accept card payments from behind your till or reception.
Compact so doesn't take up much space
Connects to a phoneline or broadband
Quick integrated printer
Portable
Take the card machine to your customers.
Small, lightweight and easy to use
Handset works within 50m of the base
Has a long lasting battery life
Mobile
Accept card payments out on the road.
Integrated SIM card to connect to GPRS
One charge will last all day
Lightweight and easy to carry with you
Why takepayments?
Local consultants
We've got payment consultants around the country waiting to come and meet you to really get to know your business.
Personalised pricing
We don’t believe in a one-size fits all approach. Instead we can create a personalised package to suit your needs.
12 month contract
We understand that businesses need flexibility, so we offer a 12-month contract – one of the shortest on the market.
No set up or exit fees
We don't charge you a thing to join, and if you leave at the end of your contract, there are no exit fees.
Why take chip and PIN payments?
Taking card payments makes things easier for both you and your customers.
- It’ll speed things up and reduce your queues
- It can encourage your customers to spend more
- You’ll attract new customers you might have had to turn away in the past
- Less loose change means less opportunity for theft and fraud (and fewer trips to the bank too!)
See what Jake thinks of our service.
Mark has been a gentleman the whole way through - so professional and nice. He explained everything and was honest about the upfront costs. That's really important to me.
Jake Johnson
Matrix Combat
Frequently asked questions.
What is chip and PIN?
Chip and PIN is a way to pay by card.
It was first introduced in the UK in 2006 to combat card fraud.
Before chip and PIN, you’d have to swipe your card through a card machine and then sign to confirm a payment. So, if you ever lost your card or had it stolen, someone could just forge your signature.
Chip and PIN changed that. Instead, you put your credit or debit card into a card machine and enter your 4-digit PIN to pay.
How does it work?
Chip and PIN is designed with security in mind. So, when you’re ready to pay, you just pop the credit or debit card into the card machine. To verify the card transaction, you’ll be asked to type in your 4-digit PIN.
The PIN is matched to the same code that’s on the card’s chip which helps to secure the transaction. So, once it’s verified, the transaction data will be sent to the business’ merchant account for it to be checked and processed.
Which machine is right for my business?
Every business is unique, that’s why we’ve got a selection of machines to choose from.
If you own a shop or look after a reception area, a countertop card machine is ideal. It can be plugged in next to your till, so you can take payments from one place.
Run a hospitality business like a café or bar? No problem. With our portable card reader, you can take payments by taking the machine to your customers when they’re ready to pay.
If you’re a mobile business like a tradesperson or a courier, we also have a mobile chip and PIN machine that you can take with you. It doesn’t need to be plugged in to take payment; it’ll connect to the strongest mobile network in your area through a SIM card.
What is a merchant account?
You’ll need one if you want to take card payments.
A merchant account is a holding area for the funds processed during a card transaction. It’s here where they’ll be checked and approved by the cardholder’s bank before the money is sent into your business bank account.
We’ll set you up with one free of charge when you choose us as your payment service provider.
What cards will I be able to take?
You’ll be able to accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express debit and credit card payments from your customers.
Plus, all our machines come with everything you’d expect, like contactless, Apple Pay and Android Pay with no extra cost to get this set-up.
*Providing your card machine performs its banking window before 9pm you will receive full settlement the next banking day in accordance with the letter that you will receive from Barclaycard. This service is only available to takepayments Limited customers who have Barclaycard as an acquirer. Ecommerce pay pages, pay by link and virtual terminals are currently settled the day after the next banking day.
