Reliable payments, POS integration if you need it, and competitive rates - compared across multiple providers for your shop.
Dojo
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
Shift4
Portable/countertop Android 10 terminal with 5.7-inch touchscreen and Payment & POS functionality. Built-in thermal printer along with Wi-Fi & 4g connectivity. Latest model from Pax includes on-screen merchant branding, intuitive over-the-phone payment flow, on-board POS features, as well as being configurable for full Shift4 POS integration (Dine & Delivery)
Independent shops need straightforward, reliable card payments at the counter. But huge numbers of retailers are overpaying for the out-of-date equipment that their current supplier has lumbered them with. Huge numbers are unaware of the savings just waiting to be unlocked, and that the process of switching is such a simple, painless operation - when it’s handled correctly. So they struggle on, under the belief that they’re locked into a contract with their current provider.
Our expertise can help you end that viscious cycle. We’ll evaluate your existing setup to fully understand your transaction volume and POS setup, and find the optimal solution for your business - not the provider’s.
For many retail businesses, one payment terminal at a till is all that’s needed. But if your business has multiple pay stations, or complex needs, uno will tailor a bespoke package that best fits your operation - typically with each card machine able to connect through both Wi-Fi and multi-netwok 4G to maximise payment dependability under all circumstances.
For simpler operations the Shift4 A800 may be ideal as it offers free rental for the first machine, but with a higher, all-encompassing ‘blended rate’ that’s great for processing lower transaction values. On the other hand the Dojo A920 does have monthly fees - but also a lower transaction rate, which may well save money for higher transaction values. It also integrates with the majority of POS systems commonly found in retail. We’ll assess your exact setup and analyse your transaction history to accurately compare the real numbers - saving your business money whilst improving your payment flow at the same time.
Some retail operations also sell via ‘Pop Ups’ at markets, Trade Fairs or special events. A portable terminal with multi-network 4G connectivity will offer the flexibility to cover such instances, and act as an additional option for your busiest periods in-store too.
In essence every option is a compromise - those offering a single, all-encompassing 'blended rate' (often with no rental or other monthly fees) can be the cheapest for lower value transactions, but can work out more expensive for higher value items. For higher-value items deals offering lower transaction rates often prove cheaper. So it's a balancing act - which is why uno comparing each provider offer with this in mind is so valuable.
All the terminals we supply are built for sustained high-volume use. Doubling your normal transaction count won't cause any performance issues atall, as each transaction takes a couple of seconds to process, then the terminal is ready for the next one - significantly quicker than counting cash and change.
As ever, a discovery call is the starting point to ensuring we fully understand your exact operation, so we can then speak with certainty about the best solution. But we certainly can offer options such as Dojo, that integrate with many of the POS systems typically found in Retail. It's therefore highly likely we can integrate with your existing ePOS and till.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.