Accepting cards in person

If you run a retailing business where you deal face to face with customers, rather than trading by mail order, telephone or internet, it's vital to offer your customers the opportunity to pay by card.

Make sure you're getting your share of this lucrative market by joining us as a Barclaycard Business retailer today.

Whatever the size and type of your business, we'll assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate solution.

In addition to traditional counter-based terminals, we also have options for processing card payments when you don't want to be tied to the till:

  • Our portable option enables you to take payment from your customers without them having to come to the till - ideal for restaurants and bars.
  • Our mobile option uses Vodafone mobile phone technology to allow your staff to take payments on the move, wherever they are. Perfect for taxi drivers, delivery staff and stall traders.

As well as enabling your business to boost profits by processing card transactions, we can provide a variety of add-on services that can bring in additional income and help you serve your customers better. If any of these are appropriate for you we will be happy to discuss them with you with your quotation request.

  • E-Top Ups - Earn excellent rates of commission by topping up your customers mobile phones electronically - no scratch cards needed.
  • Transax - A cheque guarantee service from Equifax, which authorise cheques at the point of sale, guaranteeing that you will be paid even if the cheque is later dishonoured.
  • Multicurrency - Gives you the ability to accept non-Sterling Visa and Mastercard transactions in over 30 currencies including the Euro. Ideal for web, phone and mail order transactions where overseas cardholders wish to pay in their own currency.
  • Dynamic Currency Conversion - Enables customers from overseas to compare the Sterling price with their own currency using the current exchange rate and then pay in their preferred currency.