Independent UK card payment reviews
Is your takepayments deal still earning its place?
We review your takepayments statement, rates, account fees, terminals and contract terms to work out what the arrangement is really costing your business—and whether it still fits the way you trade.
Independent review. No obligation to switch. We never contact takepayments without your permission.
Provider pricing and terms vary by business and can change. Published details are linked to official sources where available; the figures that matter are the ones on your own statement, quote and signed agreement.
What we check on a takepayments arrangement
takepayments is a UK-focused card payments brand, ultimately part of Global Payments. Accounts are typically opened via local agent introductions, so pricing varies significantly by region and agent.
Because of this, a takepayments account opened several years ago can sit at very different pricing to a more recent one. A statement review establishes where yours sits today.
- Transaction rateCommonly blended, sometimes with separate premium card rates.
- Terminal rentalMonthly hire on a separate agreement.
- PCI compliance feeAnnual charge plus non-compliance fee where applicable.
- Authorisation and minimum feesStandard recurring charges.
Contract, terminals, payment channels and settlement considerations
- Merchant agreements commonly run multi-year terms.
- Terminal hire is usually separate and can outlast the merchant contract.
- Early termination charges may apply on either contract.
- Where switching makes clear financial sense, some alternative providers may help with exit costs, subject to approval.
Businesses takepayments may or may not suit
Why businesses ask for a review
- Account opened via a local agent without a recent pricing review.
- Owner wants to benchmark against current market pricing.
- Statement contains line items that are hard to interpret.
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Frequently asked questions
Will reviewing my takepayments statement contact takepayments?
No. We never contact your current provider without your written permission. The review is private and entirely for your information.
Do I have to leave takepayments after the review?
Not at all. Many reviews end with the business staying on a renegotiated rate, or with confirmation that the existing setup is reasonable. You are under no obligation to switch.
How long does a takepayments statement review take?
We will confirm the expected review time after receiving your information.
What does the review actually check?
Transaction rates, terminal rental, PCI fees, authorisation fees, monthly minimums, settlement timings, contract length, exit fees and any additional charges specific to your account.
Get an independent view on your takepayments setup
Send a recent takepayments statement and we will calculate the effective cost of the arrangement and tell you plainly whether it is competitive. If it already is, we will say so.
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