Countertop or portable?
Fixed tills favour countertop terminals. Larger shops with roaming staff or click-and-collect favour portable devices.
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Dojo Go
UK retail-focused, fast, next-day settlement.
Worldpay countertop
Strong for multi-site retail with EPOS integration.
Teya reader
Bundled software for small independents.
Square Terminal
All-in-one register + card machine.
What to negotiate
Terminal rental, contract length, and premium/international card rates - retail often processes a higher share of these than hospitality.
Key takeaways
- ●Match device type to till layout.
- ●Retail sees more premium and international cards - check those rates.
- ●Rental and contract length are the biggest hidden costs.