Get up to £1,000 towards exit fees when you switch
Join over 160,000 UK businesses who trust Barclaycard Payments every day. Contact us to learn more.
T&Cs apply.(1)
Monthly POS service fee
£18 + VAT
Cancellation cost
Variable
Contract length
18 months
Transaction costs
Customised pricing
The approval of your application depends on your financial circumstances and borrowing history. Merchant T&Cs and product T&Cs apply.
Portable. Powerful. Payment-ready
Take all major payment types – speedily and securely – with our Barclaycard portable card reader.
It automatically switches between Wi-Fi and a mobile data network connection so you can keep trading wherever, whenever.
And if you’ve got customers who can’t make it to you, you’ll be able to accept their payments over the phone.
Access real-time transaction data
Download reports through your online portal to see transactions in real-time and get a snapshot of your business performance.
Plus, you can view your card reader status, read support guides and more.
Designed to do more
Access a suite of features and functionalities designed to make it easier to serve your customers and run your business day to day.
Offer smoother checkouts with split bill and tipping and give customers the option to pay in their preferred currency with
Dynamic Currency Conversion
. All designed to help you handle different payment needs with confidence.(2)
More features and benefits for your business
Designed for your business
Hospitality
- Take payments at the table, bar and on-the-go
- Accept tips for providing a great service.
Retail
- Take payments around your store or on-the-go
- Take payments quickly, helping to keep queues at bay.
Professional services
- Take payments and tips on-site or at client locations
- Secure appointments with over-the-phone payments.
What you could pay for taking payments with us
Find out how much it could cost your business to take payments with our personalised pricing plans.
Monthly fee
This covers the POS service fee.
Transaction fees
These fees are applied to each payment your customers make.
A customised pricing plan designed for your business
These rates are representative only. Upon application you will receive a tailored pricing plan for your business.
In person
When a Visa or Mastercard personal debit card is used in person to buy a £50 item, you could pay:
Example transaction charge (0.7%) – £0.35 + Authorisation fee (3p) – £0.03
= Total transaction fees – £0.38
By phone
When a Visa or Mastercard personal credit card is used by phone to buy a £50 item, you could pay:
Example transaction charge (2.05%) – £1.03 + Authorisation fee (3p) – £0.03
= Total transaction fees – £1.06
Cancellation fees
The amount you pay as a cancellation fee depends on the card reader you have taken, the quantity of card readers, and how many months remain in your contract.
Applied if you choose to exit your contract early
This cost is based on taking one portable card reader and is representative only.
£10 x two months left in your contract = £20 plus VAT cancellation fee
Additional fees
You may incur extra fees like a minimal monthly service charge, chargeback fees, or PCI DSS management. See more details about these charges and fees on our statement support page.
Full details will be in your contract
Contact us for your quote and pricing plan
Speak to our experts
Simply call 0800 158 5149, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, or you can request a call back.
We also partner with trade associations to offer their members support. If you’re a trade association member, please let us know when you call.
Locked into a contract elsewhere?
If you’re switching to us, we could help with the cost of leaving your current provider by covering exit fees up to £1,000.
Call us on 0808 189 3753 , Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Or you can request a call back, and we’ll be in touch within one working day. T&Cs apply .
Are you an existing customer?
If you're already taking payments with us but are interested in alternative solutions, we’d be happy to help.
Call 0800 161 5343, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, or you can request a call back.
10 ways a card reader benefits your business
In 2022, a record 91.2% of UK transactions were made using contactless payments.(3) From increasing revenue and sales, to enhancing customer experience, read on to discover the top 10 ways a card reader can benefit your business.
Where to head next
Compare our card readers
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Important information
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New merchant acquiring customers with an annual card turnover of less than £6.5m only. Contract buy out is subject to eligibility, terms and conditions, and approval.(Return to reference)
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Split bill functionality is available for new Barclaycard Portable customers and existing customers upgrading from other card readers only.(Return to reference)
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Barclays press release, 17 February 2023.(Return to reference)