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Mobile Card Machine Guide

How mobile card machines work, the leading UK options, and how they differ from portable and mPOS.

Mobile vs portable vs mPOS

Mobile machines have their own SIM or 4G connection and work anywhere with signal. Portable machines pair back to a base at your premises. mPOS readers pair to a phone or tablet.

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Leading options

Square Terminal

Standalone all-in-one device with optional SIM.

SumUp Solo Printer

Standalone reader with receipt printer, wi-fi + 4G.

Dojo Go (with SIM)

UK-focused, fast, blended pricing.

Zettle Terminal

Standalone device with printer, PayPal ecosystem.

Best for

Delivery drivers, trades, food trucks, event traders, taxi firms and any business that takes payment away from a fixed till.

Key takeaways

●Mobile = own SIM. No dependency on customer wi-fi.
●Square, SumUp, Dojo and Zettle all have credible standalone options.
●Match device to trading style, then to price.

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