Card machine for your caravan park

Reliable card payments across your caravan park - reception, shop, and on-site, with flexible terms for seasonal trading.

Common challenges

Large site with unreliable Wi-Fi
Need terminals at reception and the on-site shop
Seasonal and touring pitches have different payment patterns
Don't want to pay full fees during the closed season
Guests expect to pay by card for everything on site

Why caravan parks choose uno

Caravan parks need payment capability in multiple locations - reception for check-ins, the shop for daily essentials, and sometimes out on site. A portable 4G terminal handles all of it without depending on Wi-Fi. It’s the same setup we recommend for the holiday-park trade along the Somerset coast, where a busy summer weekend can put real strain on a single fixed till.

Multiple payment points

Reception, shop, laundry block - wherever guests need to pay, a portable terminal goes with you. One provider, one set of competitive rates.

Touring and seasonal pitches

Whether it’s a touring pitch paid on arrival or a seasonal pitch paid upfront, the same terminal handles both. Deposits can be taken on card to secure bookings.

Seasonal terms

Many caravan parks close for winter. We offer flexible terms so you’re not paying monthly fees when the barriers are down and the site is empty. The same flexibility suits the Mid Wales caravan parks we know, where the summer trade has to stretch across a much shorter active season than a year-round site.

What you get from uno

Portable terminals for use across the park
4G connectivity for large sites
Flexible terms for seasonal operation
On-site setup and reliable support

Common questions from caravan park owners

Can I take payment when campers arrive to check in?

Yes. A portable terminal at the reception or the gate handles check-in payments - pitch fees, hook-up charges, deposits for keys or barriers. Over-the-phone payments cover advance bookings too.

We have a small on-site shop - can the same card machine cover both the office and the shop?

A portable terminal can move between the office and the shop. If both are staffed simultaneously, you may want two terminals - one at each location, both on the same account. For many smaller campsites, a single portable terminal that moves with whoever is on duty works perfectly.

Some guests stay for weeks - can I take staged payments?

Each payment is an independent card transaction - there's no limit on how many you process for the same customer. Weekly pitch fees, top-ups for electricity, shop purchases - the same terminal handles all of it. Each transaction settles to your bank independently.

Our trade is much busier in summer and over Christmas - do I still pay fees in the quiet months?

It depends on the provider. With some providers, there's no monthly fee — you only pay the processing rate when you transact. In a quiet January, your card machine costs you nothing. With others, there may be a small monthly fee regardless of volume. We'll find the option that matches your seasonal trading pattern.

General questions about uno

Which card machine is right for my business?

It really does depend on how your business operates - there's no one 'best solution' for all, as a Fine Dining restaurant in Covent Garden has completely different operational requirements to a Market Trader in Glasgow's bustling Barras, or a Cardiff Arms Park pub. We make the effort to truly understand how your business actually operates - before recommending the best solution from a range of providers, not just one.

How much does a card machine cost?

It varies by provider and model. With some providers, your first card machine comes with no upfront cost, no monthly rental, and no per-transaction fees - so your only cost is the processing rate on each sale you make. Additional terminals - or those from other providers - may well carry rental or per-transaction fees. The exact cost depends on your terminal type, provider, and monthly card turnover. Because uno works across multiple providers, we compare the real-world, overall costs and then find the most competitive deal for your specific situation.

How long will it take for me to receive my takings?

We know for many UK independent buinesses cashflow is a daily struggle. We can offer various options, with settlement times ranging from just a few hours, to the full three days it takes providers to actually receive your customers money. Whatever your working requirements are, we'll find the ideal solution to match those needs.

Do all uno card machines accept contactless payments?

Yes. Every payment terminal we recommend accepts contactless payments, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and standard contactless cards. Contactless is now the default way most customers pay in the UK.

Will I be able to take 'over-the-phone' payments?

For most merchant-types this will be offered as a default payment option, available on-screen along with contactless and Chip'n'Pin. There are a small number of exceptional businesess operational-types where this is not the case - but for most, 'over-the-phone' payments will be offered as standard.

How can we process refunds?

Any terminal uno suggests would allow you to easily identify the original transaction. If still within the same day as the sale, then the transaction could then be 'voided'(aka 'reversed'). Voids/Reverses are typically instantaneous. However, if that trading day's 'banking window' had closed (typically at Midnight) then it would technically be classed as a 'refund' - which would then be subject to the bank's standard 3-5 processing timeframe to complete.

Will we need to do complicated PCI compliance like we do with our current provider?

The great news for you is none of the providers uno works with have complicated anything! For those that require PCI of any sort atall, it really is a simple, painless process that just takes a few minutes per year!

Am I locked into a contract?

Not with every provider. Several of the solutions we offer have no long-term contract - you can switch or cancel without penalty. We'll always be upfront about contract terms before suggesting you commit to anything.

How long does it take to get set up?

Most businesses are up and running within a few days. We handle the supply, installation, and configuration so you can focus on serving your customers. We walk you through everything on-site - so you're confident from day one.

Why go through uno instead of going direct to a provider?

Going direct means you only see a single provider's products, at a single provider's prices. Because uno works across multiple providers, we can genuinely compare options and recommend the solution that suits your business - not just the only one we happen to sell! You also get a dedicated point of contact for ongoing support.

Ready to find the right card machine?

We make the effort to understand how your business works, and only then recommend the solution that genuinely fits - not the one with the biggest commission.

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