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Portable Card Machine Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of the leading portable card machines used by UK hospitality and retail.

What counts as portable

Portable card machines pair to a base station via Bluetooth or wi-fi, allowing you to take payment at the table or on the shop floor without leaving the building.

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Comparison at a glance

Dojo Go

UK-focused hospitality, next-day settlement, blended pricing, multi-year contract.

Teya reader

Bundled software, blended pricing, flexible contract options.

Clover Flex

Integrated POS + payments, sold via resellers.

Worldpay portable

Wide EPOS integration, mid-market focus, longer contract.

How to choose

Prioritise EPOS integration, tip handling, contract length and terminal rental. Ask for the total monthly cost including terminal - not just the transaction rate.

Key takeaways

●All modern portables handle the basics well.
●EPOS integration and contract length are the real differentiators.
●Always compare total monthly cost, not just rate.

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