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Barclaycard Flex card reader

Flex mobile

Stay connected in-store or on-the-go with our mobile card reader

Monthly rental

£15 plus VAT

No contract

Pay as you go

Transaction cost

1.6%

The approval of your application depends on financial circumstances and borrowing history. T&Cs apply. *Settlement terms may vary. To receive next-day settlement, transactions need to be taken before 9pm.

Flex mobile card reader

Flexibility and reliability in one bestselling card reader

Whether it’s in-store, on-the-go, or over the phone, our best-selling card reader gives you the flexibility to trade wherever your customers are.

You’ll be able to accept all major payment types, get money you take paid the next working day,* and trade without disruption. Plus, with low transaction rates and no hidden fees, you can rest assured we’re here to help your business thrive.

It’s our bestseller for many reasons

Payment choice

Low trading costs

A low rate of 1.6% per transaction – with no hidden costs and nothing to pay if you choose to cancel.

Virtual payments

Get paid quickly

The money you take from card payments could be in your account as soon as the next working day.*

Better connectivity

Flexible connectivity

Trade without disruption on Bluetooth, GPRS, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks.

Flexible pricing

Added extras

Make the most of free accounting software from FreshBooks worth over £260 a year.

Free FreshBooks Plus plan available for selected Barclaycard customer 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.

Take payments wherever your business takes you

Power through the day

Accept up to 700 sales a day on a full charge

Light and travel-friendly

It’s a lightweight yet durable 320g

How it measures up

Dimensions: 6.6” H x 3.2” W x 2.2” D

Flex Mobile

Ready to apply for our mobile card reader?

With one simple monthly rental fee, a low 1.6% transaction cost and nothing to pay if you choose to cancel.

Step one

It’s easy to apply online, where you’ll be fast-tracked to checks for a decision in a matter of minutes.

Step two

Once your application has been accepted, we’ll courier your card reader so you can start taking payments.

Step three

Your card reader has arrived. If you need help setting it up, our product support pages are here to guide you.

Personalised pricing plans are available to meet bigger business needs, with variable fees for high volume or high value transactions. Call 0800 158 5149, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, to find out more.

10 ways a card reader benefits your business

10 ways a card reader benefits your business

In 2022, a record 91.2% of UK transactions were made using contactless payments.1 From increasing revenue and sales, to enhancing customer experience, read on to discover the top 10 ways a card reader can benefit your business.

1Data source: Barclays press release, 17 February 2023.

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