Monthly rental
£15 + VAT
Cancellation cost
£0
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.
Flexibility and reliability all rolled into one
Take payments in store or on the go with our bestselling card reader, Barclaycard Flex. It weighs just 320g and processes up to 700 sales a day. Plus, it s got flexible connection options so you can trade without any disruptions.
Watch our setup video to see how you could get started with Flex or scroll on for more.
It's our bestseller for many reasons
Tailored trading costs
Transaction fees are based on your business turnover, and there are no hidden costs such as cancellation penalties if you leave us.
Get paid quickly
The money you take from card payments could be in your account as soon as the next working day.(1)
Flexible connectivity
Trade without disruption thanks to its quick switching between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks.
Added extras
Get a FreshBooks accounting plan, on us, to help simplify business admin, worth over £300 a year.(2)
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 card reader rental cost and ongoing support.
£15 plus VAT monthly rental 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
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.
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
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Important information
1. Settlement terms may vary. To receive next day settlement, transactions need to be taken before 9pm.(Return to reference)
2. Free FreshBooks plan available for selected Barclaycard customers only. FreshBooks reserves the right to terminate free accounts that don t belong to an existing Barclaycard customer. The partners may receive a revenue share from each other on approved applications.(Return to reference)
3. Barclays press release, 17 February 2023.(Return to reference)