Card machine for your dentist

Professional card payments for your dental practice - reliable terminals with competitive rates for treatment payments.

Common challenges

  • Higher-value transactions for private treatments
  • Need professional payment experience at reception
  • Patients expect modern payment options
  • Reception staff need something simple and reliable
  • Don't want to chase payment after treatment

Recommended solutions

Dojo

Pax A920

Compact, Andoid 7 Payment-only device with a 5-inch touchscreen. Built-in thermal printer along with Wi-Fi & 4G connectivity - ideal when payments need to be taken away from the counter. Configurable for integration and to take over-the-phone payments too

  • 5-inch HD touchscreen
  • Built-in printer
  • Wi-Fi and 4g connectivity
  • Contactless, chip & PIN, over-the-phone
  • Can be integrated with multiple POS systems
  • Android 7 payment-only terminal
Hardware
£0
Monthly
£25-35
Debit
0.6% typical
Credit
1.0% typical
Commercial
> 2.25% typical
International
2-3.5%
Per transaction
3–5p
Contract
negotiable

Why dental practices choose uno

Dental practices process a wide range of payments - NHS band charges, private check-ups, and treatment plans running into the thousands. You need a card machine that handles all of it reliably and professionally.

Take payment at the desk

Patients pay at reception after treatment. A modern terminal with contactless, chip and PIN, and Apple Pay makes this smooth and professional.

Competitive rates on larger treatments

Private dental work often runs into hundreds or thousands. We compare provider rates to make sure you’re not overpaying on fees for those larger transactions.

Reliable and professional

Your practice projects clinical precision. The payment experience should match - no declined transactions, no “sorry the machine isn’t working” moments.

What you get from uno

  • A terminal suited to dental practice payment patterns
  • Competitive rates especially on higher-value treatments
  • Professional reception-counter terminal
  • On-site setup and responsive support

Common questions from dentist owners

Patients sometimes pay £500+ for cosmetic work - are the rates competitive?

On a £500 veneer job, the difference between a 1.0% rate and 1.69% is £3.45. For a practice doing several high-value cosmetic cases a month, that adds up. We compare providers specifically for your mix of routine and cosmetic work to find the most competitive rate across your full range of invoice values.

Patients pay at reception - do I need anything more than a countertop terminal?

For most dental practices, a single countertop terminal at reception is all you need. Patient pays after treatment, receives a receipt, and leaves. If you run multiple surgeries with staggered appointment times, one terminal at the front desk handles the flow without queuing issues.

Can I take staged payments for treatment plans?

Each stage payment is processed as a separate card transaction - there's no limit on how many payments a patient makes over time. For a £2,000 treatment plan split across four appointments, you simply process £500 at each visit. The terminal handles each payment independently.

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 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 your business, understand how you take payments, and recommend the solution that genuinely fits - not the one with the biggest commission.

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