Statement and pricing
- Effective rate split by card type.
- Terminal hire across all devices.
- PCI, authorisation and minimum monthly charges.
Independent UK card payment reviews
Card machines for pubs
Card machines and payment reviews for pubs
For pubs, resilience and support during trading hours matter. We compare those practical requirements alongside every device and fee on the account.
- Free to review
- No obligation
- You stay in control
The questionWould your terminals and support hold up through your busiest service?
Handheld devices · evening trade · mixed and international cards
What matters for pubs
A payment setup should fit the operation—not get in its way.
Pubs need reliable handheld terminals, predictable settlement and pricing that works across a wide card mix, including international visitors. Card mix and average ticket size vary enormously across the trade.
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
Robust handheld terminals that work over the floor
- 02
Clear pricing across consumer, premium and international cards
- 03
Reliable support that covers evenings and weekends
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 on a mix of card types
- Monthly hire for one or more handheld devices
- PCI, authorisation and minimum monthly 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 terminals often mean multiple contract end dates.
- Always confirm whether EPOS integrations affect cancellation.
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.
Do I have to change provider after a pubs 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 pubs?
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.
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A quick check could answer a valuable question
Does your current pubs 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.