The reliable all-rounder
- • Take customer payments on-the-move or at the counter
- • Connects via Bluetooth, GPRS, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks
- • A low rate of 1.6% per transaction – with no hidden costs
Retail businesses
The approval of your application depends on financial circumstances and borrowing history.
*Settlement terms may vary. To receive next-day settlement, transactions need to be taken before 7pm.
†Free FreshBooks Plus plan available for selected Barclaycard customers only. FreshBooks reserves the right to terminate free accounts that don’t belong to an existing Barclaycard customer. The partners may receive a revenue share from each other on approved applications.
Shop our reliable payment solutions for retail businesses
Whatever you’re selling and wherever you’re trading, we’ve got a range of solutions to help you make the most of your payments – and provide an elevated customer experience.
What’s more, our card readers let you get paid quickly,* and come with free accountancy software† (worth over £260 a year), so you can focus on what really matters – your retail business.
What our card readers have in store for your business
All-in-one POS solution
• Quickly update prices and set discounts in advance to manage sales
• Easily manage your inventory control so popular items don’t run out
• Scan product barcodes and process payments anywhere in-store
Our pocket-sized tool
• Reduce queues by being able to take payments on the spot
• Speed up serving customers by being able to apply discounts and total up bills
• You can have multiple staff taking card payments in different locations
Take retail payments online, over the phone and by post
Take payments online with Smartpay Checkout
Whether you’re expanding your in-store offering or just starting out, see how we can help you take payments online.
Take payments by phone and post with our virtual terminal
Accept a variety of payment methods by post or over the phone and deliver straight to your customers’ door.
“Barclaycard’s flexibility allowed us to take payments at a pop-up stall, resulting in a record trading day.”
Alison and Dave, Sports Feet
Our card readers helped Alison and Dave’s business – read more on how they can help yours: 10 ways a card reader benefits your business.
Is your payment solution still the right one for your business?
Break free from your current contract
We could cover up to £3,000 of your exit fees if you switch to us. And we won’t charge you for leaving if you need to in the future.
Call 0808 189 3804, between Monday and Friday from 9am – 6pm or request a call-back.
(Not available on Smartpay Anywhere. T&Cs apply.)
Talk to us about your retail business
If you’re not sure what the best way is to take payments for your business, give us a call on 0800 158 5149. Our lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
We’ll listen to your needs and where you see your businessin the future, and recommend the most suitable solution.
Prefer us to call? No problem. Request a call-back at a time that works for you.
Discover more rewarding ways to pay
With a range of cards that offer rewarding ways to pay, it’s no wonder we’ve won Moneyfacts’ ‘Best Business Card Provider’ 10 years running. Get 1% cashbackΔ uncapped on your business credit card spend and no annual fees for your card or account. ΔT&Cs apply.
Where to head next
10 reasons to get a card reader
Can a card reader boost your business’ growth? Read on to find out how a card reader could help increase revenue, enhance your customer experience and more.
How to keep your online customers happy
Find out how a frictionless journey can improve customer experience and increase conversions.
Solutions for corporates
Find out how our unrivalled scope of data and suite of capabilities can help you stay agile in an ever-changing payments landscape.