Is the Revolut Reader vs Barclaycard Flex 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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Revolut Reader vs Barclaycard Flex: The Basics
| Revolut Reader | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Payment Company Name | Revolut | Barclaycard |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Revolut Reader | Click Here To Buy The Barclaycard Flex |
Revolut Reader vs Barclaycard Flex: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Revolut Reader compared to the Barclaycard Flex 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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| Revolut Reader | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £49 | Monthly Rental Fee |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | £15 |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 0.8% + £0.02 | 1.60% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 0.8% + £0.02 | 1.60% |
| Amex Card Fee | No | 1.60% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 0.8% + £0.02 | 1.60% |
| Contract Required | No | Yes |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | No |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | Available in your Revolut Business account within 24 hours | Next Banking Day |
Revolut Reader vs Barclaycard Flex Reviews
Does the Revolut Reader or the Barclaycard Flex have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Revolut Reader | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 145,366 | 3,158 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.9 | No Rating |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 646,900 | No Reviews |
| Android App Rating | 4.7 | No Rating |
| Number of Android Reviews | 2,560,000 | No Reviews |
Revolut Reader vs Barclaycard Flex Accepted Cards
Both the Revolut Reader and Barclaycard Flex accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Revolut Reader | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Accept Visa | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Mastercard | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Amex | No | Yes |
| Accept Apple Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Accept Union Pay | No | Yes |
| Accept JCB | No | Yes |
| Accept Discover | No | Yes |
Revolut Reader vs Barclaycard Flex Features
Revolut Reader | Barclaycard Flex | |
| Mobile Phone Required | Yes | No |
| Built-In Printer | No | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | No |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | Yes | No |
Revolut Reader Features
- Clear, simple, pay-per-transaction pricing
- Funds are available in your Revolut Business account within 24 hours
- Takes less than five seconds to process a payment
- Catalogue sits in the Revolut Business app and doesn’t cost extra to use
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
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