Statement and pricing
- Effective rate split by consumer, commercial and international cards.
- Terminal hire across all departments.
- PCI, authorisation and any premium reporting fees.
Independent UK card payment reviews
Hotel card payment solutions
Hotel card payment solutions, reviewed properly
Hotel payments cross departments and card types. A proper review follows the whole guest journey and checks each terminal, contract and integration involved.
- Free to review
- No obligation
- You stay in control
The questionCan one payment arrangement handle reception, deposits, bars and international guests?
Pre-authorisation · deposits · departments and international cards
What matters for hotels
A payment setup should fit the operation—not get in its way.
Hotels handle pre-authorisations, deposits, in-person payments and a high share of international cards. The right setup balances pricing transparency with strong support and reliable handheld terminals.
We start with how the business trades today, then judge the current arrangement and any alternative against the same practical requirements.
The operational brief
What a suitable setup needs to handle.
- 01
Reliable handheld and counter terminals
- 02
Pre-authorisation and deposit handling
- 03
Clear pricing across consumer, commercial and international cards
Look beyond the headline rate
The bill can contain more than one moving part.
Two quotes can use completely different pricing structures. We bring the recurring, per-transaction and equipment charges into the same view before comparing them.
Compare my current costsCharges worth checking
- Per-transaction percentage, often elevated by international card mix
- Multiple terminal hire agreements
- PCI compliance and any premium reporting fees
The useful comparisonYour total effective cost
What we review
The commercial picture, checked line by line.
A recent statement gives us the clearest starting point. If you do not have one to hand, you can still begin with a few details about the business.
Contract and equipment
- Multiple departments may sit on separate contracts.
- PMS integrations need to be considered before any switch.
The outcome
You get options, not pressure.
Stay
If the current arrangement still looks suitable, we will say so.
Renegotiate
The review may give you clearer points to raise with the current provider.
Compare
If another route looks stronger, we explain the differences and next steps.
We do the legwork. You decide. There is no obligation to switch and no need to speak to several providers yourself.
Common questions
Before you ask us to take a look.
Can you review terminals used across different hotel departments?
Yes. Reception, bar and restaurant terminals often sit on separate hire lines, and the review lists each one found on the statement.
Are international card charges included?
Yes, where the statement breaks them out. International and premium card mix is often the largest driver of a hotel's effective rate.
Do I have to change provider after a hotels payment review?
No. The review is there to help you understand the current arrangement and any suitable alternatives. You decide whether staying, renegotiating or changing makes sense.
What do you need to review my current card payment deal?
You can start with a few details about the business. A recent merchant statement is helpful because it shows the actual card mix and charges, but it is optional at the first step.
Can you compare card machines and payment providers for hotels?
Yes. We first understand how the business accepts payments, then compare suitable options against its costs, equipment, software, support and contract requirements. The aim is a better fit, not simply a lower-looking headline rate.
Will I have to speak to several payment providers?
No. Card Payment Connect handles the comparison work and explains the options through one point of contact. If you choose to proceed, we help keep the next steps straightforward.
Useful guides for hotels
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Understanding Your Merchant Statement: A Line-by-Line UK Guide
A plain-English walk-through of every line on a UK merchant services statement, from interchange and scheme fees to PCI, terminal hire and the small charges that quietly inflate your effective rate.
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Merchant Services Contract Guide: What UK Businesses Should Check Before Signing
A practical guide to the UK merchant-agreement terms that deserve attention: term length, notice periods, renewal, rate changes and any separate terminal contract.
A quick check could answer a valuable question
Does your current hotels payment deal still stack up?
Tell us how you take payments. Add a statement if you have one. We will review the arrangement and explain what your options look like.
Check My Current Deal Free to review. No obligation. Statement optional.