Is the Square Reader vs takepaymentsplus 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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Square Reader vs takepaymentsplus: The Basics
| Square Reader | takepaymentsplus | |
| Payment Company Name | Square | takepayments |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Square Reader | Click Here To Buy The takepaymentsplus |
Square Reader vs takepaymentsplus: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Square Reader compared to the takepaymentsplus 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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| Square Reader | takepaymentsplus | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £19 | Monthly Rental Fee |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | £25 |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 0.3%-2.5% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.75% | 0.3%-2.5% |
| Amex Card Fee | 1.75% | 0.3%-2.5% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.4% + 25p for UK cards 2.5% + 25p for non-UK cards | 0.3%-2.5% |
| Contract Required | No | No |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £1 | No |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | Next Buisness Day or Instant Option for 1% Fee | Next Working Day |
Square Reader vs takepaymentsplus Reviews
Does the Square Reader or the takepaymentsplus have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Square Reader | takepaymentsplus | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 2,290 | 40,447 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.8 | No Rating |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 10,300 | No Reviews |
| Android App Rating | 4.8 | No Rating |
| Number of Android Reviews | 213,000 | No Reviews |
Square Reader vs takepaymentsplus Accepted Cards
Both the Square Reader and takepaymentsplus accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Square Reader | takepaymentsplus | |
| 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 | No | No |
| Accept JCB | No | No |
| Accept Discover | No | No |
Square Reader vs takepaymentsplus Features
Square Reader | takepaymentsplus | |
| Mobile Phone Required | No | No |
| Built-In Printer | No | Yes |
| Touch Screen | No | Yes |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | No | Yes |
Square Reader Features
- Chip and PIN and contactless card reader
- 24/7 fraud prevention and payment dispute management at no extra cost
- Get money in your bank account as soon as the next working day, or instantly for a fee
- Packs a powerful battery in a pocket-sized POS
- Square Reader stays connected to your device
takepaymentsplus Features
- Interactive touchscreen
- Turn on cash payments
- Take part cash/ part card sales
- Option to add products
- Enable gratuities
- Detailed transaction reporting
- Detailed receipt by SMS or email
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