Hair, beauty and barbering
Card machines for salons, hairdressers and barbers
A client might pay a deposit when booking, add a product after their appointment and book their next visit before leaving. We help salons, barbers and beauty professionals choose payment options around that journey, whether you work at a fixed reception or visit clients.
Start in the right place
Already taking payments, or starting from scratch?
Already taking card payments?
Have a recent merchant statement ready. We'll check your rates, contract and settlement details, explain what you're paying, and show you what could change. Where eligible, we'll match or beat your current payment rate.
Get a free statement reviewThe form also asks for your business and contact details.
Setting up a new business?
You do not need a merchant statement. Start with an estimate for the way you expect customers to pay, then ask us for a quote tailored to your business.
Estimate in-person payment costsTaking payments online? Estimate online costsEstimates are indicative, not formal quotes.
- Save up to 64% on payment processing
- Terminal contracts from 30 days
- 98% of callbacks returned within two business hours
Savings depend on your current setup and eligibility. Contract options run from 30 days to 18 months.
Fit payments around the appointment
At the salon checkout
Consider who takes payment and where. A countertop terminal can suit a reception desk; portable equipment may be useful where staff move between clients. If a treatment and product are sold together, decide how the till records the items and how the final amount reaches the card machine.
When taking a booking payment
If you request a deposit, a payment link is one remote-payment option. Your team still needs to know which appointment it relates to and how much remains to be paid. Discuss the connection to your diary, or the separate process staff will use to keep the records aligned.
At a client's home or an event
For mobile hair and beauty work, plan the payment step before you arrive. Tell us the areas you cover and what you need from the terminal. Connection, battery use and account suitability need checking; a mobile machine is not a promise of coverage everywhere.
Merchant services for salons and beauty businesses
Merchant services are the services used to accept and process customer card payments. For a salon, compare those charges alongside the terminal, booking software and any payment connections. A lower processing rate may not tell you the whole cost if another part of the setup has a separate fee.
Choosing a salon payment system
You may already have booking software your clients and team know well. Bring its name and payment arrangements to the conversation before deciding to replace anything. Ask which payment connections are supported, whether there are additional fees and what changes for staff.
If you are considering EPOS, use a realistic demonstration: a service, a retail product, a deposit applied to the balance and a refund. Add tips, gift vouchers or loyalty only if you need them, and ask for each function to be confirmed on the proposed package.
One salon can contain several businesses
If independent professionals rent chairs or space, explain who is selling the service and who should receive each payment. That needs to be understood before the payment-account structure is chosen. Do not assume one terminal can automatically divide takings between independent businesses.
We can discuss your payment requirements and the options available for the proposed arrangement. The account setup and any software connections need confirmation before you commit.
Help with your setup
A named person to talk to
We're based in Ellesmere Port, and you'll have a named account manager. Tell us how your business takes payments, what needs to connect and where your current setup gets in the way. We'll help you compare the options and explain the proposed setup before you decide.
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Salon and beauty payment questions
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Ready to look at your payment setup?
Already taking payments? Start with a free statement review. Opening a new business? Explore payment costs, then talk to us about the equipment and services you need.
Taking payments online? Estimate online costs