Is the Barclaycard Flex vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
You can also find our comparison of all the best card machines here.
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Barclaycard Flex vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere: The Basics
| Barclaycard Flex | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Payment Company Name | Barclaycard | Barclaycard |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Barclaycard Flex | Click Here To Buy The Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere |
Barclaycard Flex vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Barclaycard Flex compared to the Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere and how much each charge you to use them.
You can also see if either qualify as one of the 7 Cheapest Card Readers.
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| Barclaycard Flex | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | Monthly Rental Fee | £29 |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | £15 | None |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.60% | 1.60% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.60% | 1.60% |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.60% | 1.60% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.60% | 1.60% |
| Contract Required | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | No | No |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | Next Banking Day | Next Banking Day |
Barclaycard Flex vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Reviews
Does the Barclaycard Flex or the Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Barclaycard Flex | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 3,158 | 3,158 |
| iPhone App Rating | No Rating | 1.5 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | No Reviews | 20 |
| Android App Rating | No Rating | 1.4 |
| Number of Android Reviews | No Reviews | 20 |
Barclaycard Flex vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Accepted Cards
Both the Barclaycard Flex and Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Barclaycard Flex | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Accept Visa | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Mastercard | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Amex | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Union Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept JCB | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Discover | Yes | Yes |
Barclaycard Flex vs Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Features
Barclaycard Flex | Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | Yes |
| Built-In Printer | Yes | No |
| Touch Screen | No | No |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | No | No |
Barclaycard Flex Features
- Take payments in store or on-the-go using chip and PIN or contactless
- Virtual payments over the phone and by post
- Switches between Bluetooth, GPRS, Wi-Fi and mobile data networks
- Flexible pricing
- Accept up to 700 sales a day on a full charge
- Lightweight yet durable 320g
Barclaycard Smartpay Anywhere Features
- Accept cards and digital wallets, including Amex and Apple Pay
- Free FreshBooks account
- Real-time sales data
- Compatible with Android 10 and iOS 15 and above
- Comes with a USB charging cable
- 24/7 help and support
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