Did you know that card payments are now the UK’s most popular payment method?
They outstripped cash payments in 2016 and have continued to boom in the years since – and it’s not hard to see why. In fact, the UK has the third highest number of cards-per-person anywhere in the world.
And the contactless revolution has brought even more speed and convenience. Over £31 billion was spent via contactless card payments in the UK in the first 6 months of 2018 alone.
When it comes to choosing the best card terminal for your business, though, there are lots of things to consider. Do you need to take payments over the phone? Are you simply looking for the cheapest card payment machine? Or do you have specific needs in your business that might be different to a traditional bricks-and-mortar shop, such as travelling to your customers and taking payments away from an office?
Whatever your business situation, understanding how to take card payments is the first step in the process. To do that, you need to have a firm grasp of all the advantages of your different options, including portable card machines.
Introducing our best-selling portable card machine
At Capify, our most popular credit card machine is both wireless and Bluetooth enabled. And there are plenty of reasons why this option is proving such a hit with businesses small and large across the UK.
1. It’s portable
Because it’s wireless and Bluetooth enabled, this credit card machine is ideal for outdoor events like markets. It’s also an excellent solution for industries such as hospitality.
When it’s not in use, the card machine stays docked to its charging terminal. Whenever a customer is ready to pay, the machine can simply be taken direct to the customer – saving the customer a walk to your till and keeping your business moving with fast payments anywhere close to your base unit.
2. It’s light
When you’re moving the machine from customer to customer, you don’t want to be carrying something so heavy that it feels like you’ve just come out of a major gym session.
Thankfully, our machine is light enough that you won’t mind taking it with you wherever you go. But it’s sturdy enough that it won’t be easily damaged along the way.
3. It’s flexible
As well as traditional card payments through magnetic strip readers, our machines are also equipped with contactless technology – meaning they are able to take Chip and Pin payments, as well as NFC payments through mobile phones.
If you do decide to get a card machine for your business, take your time to choose the type of card payment terminal that is right for you. There are lots of wireless card machines to choose from, so you’ll need to assess your options to find the right on for your specific circumstances.
To find out more about our card machines for businesses, visit our Card Machines section.
