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Contactless payments

Articles and guides on contactless and mobile payment technology such as payment apps and card machines for UK small businesses.

News

Contactless now the favoured way to pay for British shoppers

Contactless now the favoured way to pay for British shoppers as spending leaps 34 per cent since the start of 2017.

Taking payments as a small business

The Top 20 Contactless Payments Sectors by Type of Business

Now that contactless payments have become the social norm for many retailers and businesses, here are the top 20 industries utilising this technology.

News

Contactless spending jumps as ‘touch and go’ overtakes Chip and PIN

Consumers are showing increased enthusiasm for contactless payments, particularly in supermarkets where ‘touch and go’ payments have rocketed 136 per cent in the last 12 months.

Taking payments as a small business

Cash comes second best to contactless cards over Black Friday weekend

More than £2 billion was spent on contactless cards during the Black Friday weekend, a new study reveals.

News

UK ‘accepting mobile payments’

Contactless and mobile payments are becoming increasingly popular with UK consumers, research shows.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.