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The approval of your application depends on financial circumstances and borrowing history. T&Cs apply.

Barclaycard contactless card reader taking payment from Barclaycard

Flexible pricing. Free software. Faster settlement.

From sole traders and start-ups to SMEs with multiple stores, our payments-taking range has something for all kinds of business – and come with pricing plans to suit you too.

What’s more, our card readers let you get paid quickly,* and include free accountancy software† (worth over £300 a year), so you can focus on what really matters – your business.

*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.

Make our bestseller your best seller

Our mobile card reader takes all major payment types and offers reliable connectivity, so you have the flexibility to trade wherever your customers are.

Mobile card reader

Payment taker. Booking maker. Stock tracker

Our all-in-one card reader is designed to work as hard as you do, with built-in software to help boost sales and delight your customers.

All-in-one POS

Pay-as-you-go with our pocket-sized card reader

Our Smartpay Anywhere card reader gives you all you need to take cards, track sales and tackle admin – wherever and whenever you’re trading.

Smartpay Anywhere

Smart solutions. Simple pricing. Easy application

How to get in touch and apply

If your business takes under £100,000 a year in card payments, you can apply online for our mobile, all-in-one POS and pay-as-you-go card readers.

Customised pricing plans are available for businesses who take over £100,000 in card transactions. Simply call 0808 189 3530, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, or fill in the form to request a call-back.

We also partner with trade associations to offer their members support. If your business is a trade association member, please let us know when you call.

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Break free from your current contract

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.)

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Discover more rewarding ways to pay with our award-winning business cards. T&Cs apply.

The approval of your application depends on your financial circumstances and borrowing history, so do the terms you may be offered.

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Find out how our unrivalled scope of data and suite of capabilities can help you stay agile in an ever-changing payments landscape.

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