Barclaycard vs Worldpay
| Consideration | Barclaycard Payments | Worldpay |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing models | Blended or Interchange Plus | Blended or Interchange Plus |
| Typical contract length | 12–36 months | 12–48 months |
| Terminal hire | Usually separate, longer term | Usually separate, longer term |
| Settlement | Standard, with faster options on request | Standard, with faster options on request |
| Best fit for | Existing Barclays banking customers, larger SMEs | Mid-market and multi-site merchants |
Pricing
Both offer Interchange Plus pricing for steady-volume businesses. The transparency of either depends on the deal you were signed up on - a statement is the only honest comparison.
Contracts
Both run separate merchant and terminal contracts. Check both before any decision.
Suitability
Barclaycard is often the natural choice for Barclays banking customers. Worldpay's scale fits multi-site or higher-volume merchants. Either can be competitive - it depends on the account.
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