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Countertop card machines for small business
We can find you the right countertop card machine for your business with low card processing rates.
We’ll work to secure you the shortest countertop card machine contract at the most competitive rates. We believe you don’t need to tie yourself into a card terminal contract for longer than a year unless the rates are significantly lower.
Countertop card machines available through our trusted partners
We are not tied to any single merchant service provider and can offer a range of countertop card machines including the ones below.
- A 2.8-inch bold backlit screen
- Embossed PIN pad
- Take EMV Chip & PIN, swipe and contactless payments
- Ethernet & Wi-Fi models.
- PCI PTS 5.x
- PELIUM Tetra Operating System
- 3.5" touch screen
- Thermal Printer, 20 lines a sec
- PCI PTS 5.x & 4.x online & offline certified
- Ingenico Telium 2 OS
- 2.7” colour anti-glare screen
- 2″ Thermal Printer, 18 lines per sec
- NFC Capable
- Linux based OS
- 3.5” Colour TFT LCD
- 2″ Thermal Printer, 80mm/sec
- Wi-Fi, UMTS, GPRS, CDMA, Bluetooth and USB
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Features of countertop card machines
- Works with Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi
- Comprehensive reporting tools
- Highest security standards
- Plugged in permanently at your countertop via ethernet or phone cable
- Fast thermal receipt printer
- Connect your card machine to your till
- Accept all cards and contactless payments
- Option to take payments taken over the phone (additional fees may apply)
What is a countertop card machine?
Countertop terminals are always connected to a power source and a phone line or broadband router via an ethernet cable. This makes them ideal for businesses that have a fixed point of sale such as a till.
Often seen in retail stores with tills, fast food outlets with a fixed order desk and supermarkets with checkouts, countertop terminals are the machines of choice for many small businesses globally.
You can find other recommended card payment machines for small businesses in the UK here.
Excellent service
Excellent service - narrowed down suitable options for us to consider to two. We are very pleased with our new provider and would recommend Independent Merchant Services to provide truly independent comparisons - and for free! What is there not to like?
Excellent service - narrowed down suitable options for us to consider to two. We are very pleased with our new provider and would recommend Independent Merchant Services to provide truly independent comparisons - and for free! What is there not to like?
JSR Autos Ltd
Fantastic!
Darren was fantastic from start to finish. He made the whole process very easy for us and answered all my questions. Would highly recommend.
Darren was fantastic from start to finish. He made the whole process very easy for us and answered all my questions. Would highly recommend.
Corrine Muir Interiors Ltd
Seamless and huge cost savings
From 1st contact with Roger the whole process was seamless. As a small independent business we need to control costs and on Roger's advice we saved a great deal of money and it was an easy process to change suppliers and we were guided through each step fantastically well. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
From 1st contact with Roger the whole process was seamless. As a small independent business we need to control costs and on Roger's advice we saved a great deal of money and it was an easy process to change suppliers and we were guided through each step fantastically well. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Warren Brew
Excellent service
Excellent service - narrowed down suitable options for us to consider to two. We are very pleased with our new provider and would recommend Independent Merchant Services to provide truly independent comparisons - and for free! What is there not to like?
Excellent service - narrowed down suitable options for us to consider to two. We are very pleased with our new provider and would recommend Independent Merchant Services to provide truly independent comparisons - and for free! What is there not to like?
JSR Autos Ltd
Thoroughly Recommended 5*
Darren Britcliffe was a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end. Listened to my requirements, understood which solution would fit my business needs the best and followed up all the way through. Thoroughly recommended.
Darren Britcliffe was a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end. Listened to my requirements, understood which solution would fit my business needs the best and followed up all the way through. Thoroughly recommended.
Matt Tillyer
Much better and cheaper
Much better and cheaper than our last provider and there’s always help from their customer services.
Much better and cheaper than our last provider and there’s always help from their customer services.
Ann Davies
Real Human Help
Darren explained the role that he plays and arranged quotes which showed significant savings compared to current provider. It was then easy to accept and change provider.
Darren explained the role that he plays and arranged quotes which showed significant savings compared to current provider. It was then easy to accept and change provider.
Paul Borthwick
Excellent Honest Advice
Gavin was excellent, provided brilliant advice for us to update and make savings on our card terminals. Highly recommended.
Gavin was excellent, provided brilliant advice for us to update and make savings on our card terminals. Highly recommended.
Evan McPherson
Brilliant 5 Star Company
Sometimes you just stumble across a company which is absolutely brilliant and Independent Merchant Services is one of those. They really are a 5* and ‘must go to’ company!
Sometimes you just stumble across a company which is absolutely brilliant and Independent Merchant Services is one of those. They really are a 5* and ‘must go to’ company!
Sentinel Aviation Ltd
Excellent rates
I approached IMS as I had a 33% hike in fees in two years from Worldpay. don’t deal with cold callers. They asked a few questions about the business, gave two recommendations on new providers of which I chose the slightly more expensive one. I achieved a 2/3 reduction in fees. Great service throughout.
I approached IMS as I had a 33% hike in fees in two years from Worldpay. don’t deal with cold callers. They asked a few questions about the business, gave two recommendations on new providers of which I chose the slightly more expensive one. I achieved a 2/3 reduction in fees. Great service throughout.
Sara Hoare
Excellent Integrity
The recommendation that came back was that we are already on a competitive deal with our existing provider. This is a good indicator that the advice given is impartial and trustworthy.
The recommendation that came back was that we are already on a competitive deal with our existing provider. This is a good indicator that the advice given is impartial and trustworthy.
Paul Sweeting
Wish I had found this company sooner
Extremely helpful in finding a provider that suited my business and cut my costs dramatically. In one phone call Gavin gave me all the facts and figures. Would highly recommend. Wish I had found this company sooner.
Extremely helpful in finding a provider that suited my business and cut my costs dramatically. In one phone call Gavin gave me all the facts and figures. Would highly recommend. Wish I had found this company sooner.
Sophie
Excellent company to help any company through the minefield of what’s on offer
Darren is definitely the man to go to. He gives a full understanding of the best offers available and it has been our pleasure to work with him for our company's advantage.
Darren is definitely the man to go to. He gives a full understanding of the best offers available and it has been our pleasure to work with him for our company's advantage.
D Hunt
100% recommend – top service from everyone
After hearing so many horror stories about companies not keeping the promises and not backing up the talk with action. I can say that Gavin has been amazing. This was been the easiest money saving exercise I have done for a long time. Thanks one and all!
After hearing so many horror stories about companies not keeping the promises and not backing up the talk with action. I can say that Gavin has been amazing. This was been the easiest money saving exercise I have done for a long time. Thanks one and all!
M Prin30 May 2022
Great communication. No pushy sales tactics.
Great communication. No pushy sales tactics. A very pleasant and easy method of switching card suppliers without the hassleplus they're available after switching if you have any problems or concerns. A good company to deal with.
Great communication. No pushy sales tactics. A very pleasant and easy method of switching card suppliers without the hassleplus they're available after switching if you have any problems or concerns. A good company to deal with.
Afron
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience! Gavin was approachable, knowledgeable and made the process of choosing a new merchant services provider really simple.He was even on hand after the selection process to help with further queries. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience! Gavin was approachable, knowledgeable and made the process of choosing a new merchant services provider really simple.He was even on hand after the selection process to help with further queries. Would highly recommend.
Sharon Ormston
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Other types of card machines to consider
Countertop
They are always connected to a power source as well as a phone line or broadband router.
- Small, compact design
- Connect by broadband or phone
- Fast receipt printing
Mobile
Using a SIM card with 3G/4G or GPRS, you’ll be able to take payments anywhere with network coverage.
- Built-in GPRS SIM card
- Connect anywhere there's a 3G or 4G signal
- Long battery life
No Contract Card Readers
Accept contactless (NFC) and Chip & Pin payments with a lightweight card reader.
- Low device cost & no monthly contract
- Links to a smartphone for added functionality
- Higher transaction fees
FAQs
What are the pros and cons of a countertop credit card machines?
They’re generally the cheapest range of card machines and also the fastest, due to them connecting directly to your phone or broadband line.
They’re also hooked up to your main power supply, which means you don’t have to worry about battery life and recharging.
In the flip side, this means they are not portable. Whether this is a problem for you or not depends on how your business operates.
What are the best countertop card machines
Some of the most popular countertop card machines in the UK are Ingenico iCT250, iCT350, Desk 3500 and Desk 5000. Less prevalent, but still popular are the P400 from Verifone and Castles Vega 3000.
How much do countertop card machines cost?
The cost of a card machine will typically range between £15-£25 per month but it can be cheaper depending on the type of card machine and the nature of your business (volume of card sales, card machines required etc).
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