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.
Shop our reliable payment solutions for retail businesses
Whatever you’re selling and wherever you’re trading, we’ve got solutions to help you get the best from payments, with pricing plans to suit your business too.
What’s more, our card readers let you get paid quickly,* and come with free accountancy software† (worth over £300 a year), so you can focus on what really matters – your retail 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.
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
“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.
How to get in touch and apply
If your retail 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 0800 158 5149, 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.
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.)
Cards for your retail business
Discover a more rewarding way to pay with our range of cards for business.
Our cards aren't just rewarding, they're award-winning too. So, we're delighted to have won 'Best Business Card Provider' at the 2024 Business Moneyfacts Awards for the 11th year running.
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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