Card machine for your takeaway

Fast contactless at the counter, a portable option for delivery drivers, and competitive rates across high daily volumes.

Common challenges

Need fast contactless for walk-in customers
Delivery drivers need to take card payment at the door
High transaction count means fees matter
Don't want to be tied into a long expensive contract
Want something simple and reliable

Why takeaways choose uno

Takeaways handle two types of payment - walk-in customers at the counter and deliveries at the door. Your card machine setup needs to cover both without overcomplicating things.

Counter payments

The Shift4 PAX A800 is free for your first machine and processes contactless fast at the counter. Wired and reliable for a busy evening service.

Delivery payments

Delivery drivers need to take card payment at the customer’s door. The Dojo PAX A920 connects over 4G so your driver can process payment on the doorstep - no more cash-only deliveries or chasing bank transfers.

Budget option

The SumUp Solo at £79 outright suits smaller takeaways. No monthly fees - you pay 1.69% per transaction and nothing else. Works on mobile data so it can double as a delivery terminal.

What you get from uno

Counter and portable terminal options for your setup
Rates compared across providers for your volume
Simple installation — we handle everything
UK-based support

Common questions from takeaway owners

Can my delivery drivers take card payments at the door?

Yes. A portable terminal with 4G connectivity goes with the driver - they tap the customer's card at the doorstep, payment processes in seconds, and both parties get a receipt. It's safer than drivers carrying cash and faster than asking customers to transfer.

Can I take card payment for phone-ahead orders?

Yes. Over-the-phone payments are supported on the terminals we supply. A customer calling in a £12 fish supper order can pay by card on the phone and collect when it's ready. Saves time for them and eliminates the risk of no-shows.

Can I have one terminal at the counter and another for deliveries?

Yes. A countertop PAX A800 at the till for walk-ins and collection, and a portable PAX A920 for delivery drivers - both on the same account, same rate. No managing two separate contracts.

We get orders through Just Eat and Uber Eats - do I still need my own card machine?

Yes, for walk-ins, phone orders, and your own delivery service. Platform orders are paid through the platform. But walk-in customers, phone-ahead collection, and your own delivery runs all need a card machine. Many takeaways find that their own delivery service - without platform commission - is more profitable when they can take card payment at the door.

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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