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Barclaycard Flex

Our bestselling card reader

Barclaycard Flex

   

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Smartpay Anywhere

Pocket-sized payment power

Smartpay Anywhere

   

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Smartpay Touch

Our smart all-in-one POS solution

Smartpay Touch

   

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Monthly cost

£15 + VAT

£0

£29 + VAT

Upfront cost

N/A

£29 + VAT (One-off cost)

N/A

Contract length

18 months

Pay as you go

12 months

Cancellation cost

£0

£0

£0

Transaction rate

1.6% or based on your card turnover

1.6% or based on your card turnover

1.6% or based on your card turnover

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks

Wi-Fi and mobile data networks

Smart SIM – which connects to the strongest Wi-Fi or mobile data network

Contactless

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Next-day settlement*

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Specifications

320g
6.6’’ H x 3.2” W x 2.2’’ D

118g
4.1” H x 2.8” W x 0.7” D

458g
6.9’’ H x 3’’ W x 2.2’’ D

Email receipts

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Paper receipts

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Gratuity option

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Free FreshBooks accounting plan

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Online portal

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Real-time data

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Customise product listings

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Stock management

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Manage bookings/appointments

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Send SMS reminders

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Common card reader definitions

If you’re new to card payments and card readers, check out the handy definitions of the terms detailed in this table.

Frequently asked questions

*Settlement terms may vary depending on your financial circumstances and borrowing history. To receive next-day settlement, transactions need to be taken before 7pm for Smartpay Anywhere and Smartpay Touch, and 9pm for Barclaycard Flex.

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.