Can one system handle bar and table service?

That depends on the EPOS and payment combination. Describe both journeys, including where staff take orders and payments, so the proposed setup can be checked against them.

Can customers leave a tab open?

Tell us how you want tabs to work. An open bill in a till and a card pre-authorisation are different arrangements; we'll need to confirm the features supported by the specific system and account.

Will a mobile terminal work in our beer garden?

Connectivity needs checking in the actual payment area. Walls, distance and mobile-network coverage can affect the options. Do not choose equipment on the assumption that indoor coverage extends throughout the premises.

Can we take tips and split payments?

These should be checked on the proposed terminal and EPOS setup. Explain how your team handles them so the demonstration reflects your service, rather than relying on a feature-list heading.

How much do card payments and EPOS cost for a pub?

The cost depends on your card sales, terminals, software and any connections you need. Compare processing charges, equipment rental, EPOS fees and contract terms together. A recent merchant statement and your existing agreements give us a starting point for a tailored comparison.

Pubs, bars and live venues

Card machines and EPOS for pubs and bars

A round at the bar, food at a table and a busy event can put different demands on the same payment setup. We help pubs, bars and live venues choose card machines and EPOS around their service areas, staff and busiest shifts.

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 review

The 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 costs Taking payments online? Estimate online costs

Estimates 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.

Build the setup around your bar

Enough payment points for the places you serve

Count where customers actually pay: the main bar, a second room, the beer garden or a temporary event counter. A spare terminal is only useful if it can connect where it is needed. We'll discuss fixed, portable and mobile card machines for those areas.

A clear route from order to payment

When a pub serves food as well as drinks, the team needs to know where orders go and how they reach the final bill. If you want connected tills, kitchen displays or handheld ordering, check the full workflow in an EPOS demonstration, including changes, refunds and separate payments.

Tabs, tips and end-of-shift checks

Opening a tab, splitting a bill and taking a tip are different functions. Tell us which ones you need and ask to see them on the proposed system. Staff access and reporting matter too: the person closing the shift needs to understand what was sold, what was paid and what still needs attention.

Payment support in working venues

Cavern Club

We support Cavern Club with card machines, handheld EPOS and online payments, covering both in-person and online transactions.

Invisible Wind Factory

We supplied Invisible Wind Factory with card payments and handheld EPOS, helping the team shorten service times and serve customers more quickly.

Breakers Sports Bar

We supplied Breakers Sports Bar with an integrated EPOS system, online booking and member management for its pool and sports bar operation.

Compare pub till systems, card machines and costs

A comparison should cover the terminals you need, EPOS software, any integration costs and the contract terms as well as processing rates. Explain your opening hours and ask which support routes are available during them. Do not assume an account-management callback service and an out-of-hours technical service are the same thing.

For a switch, include time to check the layout, train the team and test a normal sale, split bill and refund. Agree the changeover around your trading schedule rather than treating terminal delivery as the whole job.

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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Pub and bar payment questions

Talk to us about payments for your pub or bar

Tell us what you need to take payments for and what you would like to improve.

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.

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