We take a look at iZettle

iZettle offers a pay as you go mobile card acceptance terminal for businesses that want to take contactless card payments inside or outside of any fixed premises. The terminal is suitable with a wide range of smartphones and tablets – please refer to iZettle’s website for an up to date list of suitable devices.

What does it cost?

One-off cost to purchase the iZettle device. For more details, please visit the iZettle website.
Pay per transaction: Pay a fixed fee of 1.75% per transaction, regardless of volume. For businesses that consistently make £10,000 or more in monthly card payments, iZettle can offer a custom rate.

Who is it for?

iZettle could be suitable for a wide range of businesses. For example:

Work in customers homes – such as painters, decorators, plumbers
No fixed premises – such as market stalls, mobile food sales
Businesses on the go – such as taxi firms

Basically small businesses that would like to take card payments inside or outside of any fixed premises.

Accepts mobile and contactless payments

iZettle allows customers to pay using compatible contactless devices

Manage your cash flow

You’ll see the money in your account in 1-2 working days after the transactions were made

Large daily payment limits

You can take up to £500,000 in card payments each day, with a £5,000 single transaction limit per card

No contract

iZettle’s offerings are all pay as you go so there are no long term contracts or fixed fees to worry about

All major cards accepted:

You can accept payments from Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express, Electron and V Pay cards

Bespoke email receipts:

You can enhance your customer experience by creating bespoke email receipts for that personal touch

Manage your usage

As an iZettle customer, you get free access to easy book-keeping tools and sales reports allowing you to keep on top of your business

Confidence with iZettle

iZettle meets all the strict security requirements from the European card industry. The service is Europay, MasterCard and Visa approved and complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards regulations.

How do I start using my iZettle terminal?

Follow these four easy steps:

Apply online for an iZettle terminal.
Once you have been accepted, you can purchase your terminal via the iZettle website.
Confirm your bank account details on the iZettle website.
Make your first transaction.

How quickly will the funds reach my account with an iZettle mobile terminal?

iZettle deposit your funds within 1-2 business days of the transaction date.

Please note: Deposits are not made on Saturdays and Sundays. Bank holidays could affect the standard deposit schedule

How can I provide my customers with a receipt if I’m using an iZettle mobile terminal?

You can either email a receipt or print one if you have a receipt printer set up.

Ongoing support

For customer queries, you can speak to an iZettle advisor on 0203 699 9934. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and calls from UK landlines and mobiles cost no more than calls to geographic numbers (01 or 02) and are included in inclusive minutes and discount schemes in the same way.

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iZettle are responsible for all ongoing queries, servicing and complaints. Please refer to iZettle for support.

iZettle offer an alternative mobile card acceptance device. For more details, please visit the iZettle website.

Devices are subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice at any time.

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