Is the Tide Card Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest better for your UK small business?
We compare both machines based on real user reviews, prices and what features they each offer.
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Tide Card Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest: The Basics
| Tide Card Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Payment Company Name | Tide | Tyl by NatWest |
| Machine Type | Card Machine | Card Machine |
| Where To Buy It? | Click Here To Buy The Tide Card Reader | Click Here To Buy The PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest |
Tide Card Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest: Which Is Cheaper
Below we compare the cost of buying the Tide Card Reader compared to the PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest 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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| Tide Card Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Price For The Machine (excluding VAT) | £49 | Monthly Rental Fee |
| Minimum Monthly Fee | None | £9.99 |
| Standard Debit Card Transaction Fee | 1.50% | 1.50% |
| Standard Credit Card Transaction Fee | 1.50% | 1.50% |
| Amex Card Fee | No | 1.50% |
| Standard Card Not Present Fee | 1.50% | 1.50% |
| Contract Required | No | Yes |
| Minimum Transaction Amount | £5 | No |
| How Soon Can You Get Your Money | 1-3 business days | Next Business Day |
Tide Card Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Reviews
Does the Tide Card Reader or the PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest have better reviews? We compare Trustpilot, iPhone and Android app reviews below.
| Tide Card Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 18,090 | 1,267 |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 64,800 | 19 |
| Android App Rating | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 16,200 | 14 |
Tide Card Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Accepted Cards
Both the Tide Card Reader and PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest accept standard debit and credit cards issued by Visa and Mastercard. But do they accept other card types? We compare below:
| Tide Card Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| 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 |
Tide Card Reader vs PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Features
Tide Card Reader | PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest | |
| Mobile Phone Required | Yes | No |
| Built-In Printer | No | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Take Phone Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Take Online Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Business Bank Account Included | Yes | No |
Tide Card Reader Features
- Lightweight and compact, for taking payments on the move
- Tide app required to initiate payments
- Proof of transaction by email only
PAX A50 Tyl by NatWest Features
- Powered by Android 10
- Cortex-A53, 1,4GHZ
- 3.8V, 2000 mAh battery
- 4-inch IPS colour display
- 4G + WiFi + Bluetooth
- 0.3MP fixed focus rear camera, optional 2/5MP
- Optional bases for charging and printing
- PCI PTS 6.x SRED
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