Card machine for your pet shop

Reliable card payments for your pet shop - competitive rates, fast contactless, and no unnecessary complexity.

Common challenges

  • Mix of low-value (treats, toys) and higher-value (food, accessories) transactions
  • Regular customers expect modern payment options
  • Independent margins need protecting from high fees
  • Need something simple and reliable for a small team
  • Don't want a long contract tying up the business

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  • 5.7-inch HD touchscreen
  • Built-in printer
  • Wi-Fi & 4G
  • Contactless, Chip & Pin, over-the-phone
  • Fast contactless transacting
  • Integrates with its provider's own POS only
  • Android POS and payments
Contract
negotiable

Why pet shops choose uno

Pet shops see a broad range of transactions - from a £2 bag of treats to a £60 sack of premium dog food. You need competitive rates across the board and a terminal that handles steady daily footfall reliably.

Rates for mixed baskets

With transactions ranging from pocket change to larger bulk purchases, we compare rates across providers to find the best deal for your average transaction size and volume.

Simple for the whole team

Pet shops often run with a small team. The terminal needs to be intuitive enough for anyone behind the counter to use without training.

Reliable every day

Your regulars pop in frequently. A reliable terminal that processes contactless instantly keeps them happy and keeps the queue moving.

What you get from uno

  • A terminal matched to your shop’s transaction profile
  • Competitive rates compared across providers
  • On-site installation and walkthrough
  • UK-based support when you need it

Common questions from pet shop owners

Customers buy a mix of small items (treats, toys) and larger items (beds, cages) - one terminal handles it?

Yes. A £3 bag of treats and a £60 dog bed process through the same terminal at the same rate. For pet shops where customers often buy multiple items per visit, the total basket value is what matters — and it's usually higher than each individual item suggests.

My regulars come in every week for food - does a card machine help with repeat customers?

Repeat customers are your core business. Offering card payment removes the 'I've only got a twenty' friction on a £15 bag of dog food. It also means they can buy the extras - a new lead, a packet of treats - without worrying about having enough cash. Card payment doesn't just serve existing customers better; it increases what they spend per visit.

We sell live animals - are there different rules for high-value livestock sales?

No. The card machine processes the transaction amount regardless of what's being sold. A purchase for a hamster processes the exact same way as a hamster cage. The value and type of goods are your retail concern - the terminal simply handles the payment.

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 businesses cashflow is a daily struggle. We can offer various options, with settlement times ranging next morning, 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 & Pin. There are a small number of exceptional businesses 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 day 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 at all, 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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