Retail payment solutions
ACCEPTING PAYMENTS
Call 0800 158 5149 | Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Fraud fighting
Run a more resilient business knowing that we’ve got your back when it comes to fighting fraud.(1)
Faster processing
It takes us just seconds to process a payment, accelerating checkout time and helping to keep queues at bay.(2)
Uninterrupted payments
We’re delivering the highest authorisation availability levels, making 100% uptime the new norm.(3)
Always on hand to help
Our experts can support you with everything from chargebacks to building financial resilience and more.
Boost business growth with our powerful payment solutions
Now it’s just about choosing between our bestselling Flex card reader, our pocket-sized Smartpay Anywhere device and our all-in-one Smartpay Touch.[4] T&Cs apply.
The reliable all-rounder
- Take customer payments on-the-move or at the counter
- Connects via Bluetooth, GPRS, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks
- Accept up to 700 sales a day on a full charge.
All-in-one POS solution
- Quickly update prices and set discounts in advance to manage sales
- Easily manage your inventory control so popular items don’t run out
- Scan product barcodes and process payments anywhere in store.
Our pocket-sized tool
- Reduce queues by being able to take payments on the spot
- Speed up serving customers by being able to apply discounts and total up bills
- You can have multiple staff taking card payments in different locations.
"Barclaycards flexibility allowed us to take payments at a pop up stall, resulting in a record trading day."
Alison and Dave, Sports Feet
Our card readers helped Alison and Dave’s business – read more on how they could help yours: 10 ways a card reader benefits your business.
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.
£0 to £29 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.
Where to head next
10 reasons to get a card reader
Learn how it can help increase revenue and elevate customer experiences.
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Cards for business
Discover a more rewarding way to pay with our range of award winning cards for business.(4)
Important information
1. Barclays perform better than market average for their fraud to sales ratio, based on Visa only data, 2023-2024.(Return to reference)
2. Your card reader must be connected for payment processing to receive this speed.(Return to reference)
3. Connection available via Bluetooth, GPRS, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks. Excludes planned maintenance.(Return to reference)
4. The approval of your application depends on your financial circumstances and borrowing history.(Return to reference)