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13 Best Card Readers for Sole Traders in the UK (2026)
Thirteen UK card readers priced at £2,000 a month: upfront cost, fees, and which pay into a personal account. Verified 7 November 2026.
Updated 7 Nov 2026 · 11 minCard machines in the UK
Card machines compared for readers in the UK, with local prices
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13companies compared
7 Nov 2026last confirmed
What we rank, and what it costs
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No. 1SumUp Solo Lite£19 plus VAT in SumUp's salePrice verified, 7 Nov 2026
No. 2SumUp Solo£59 plus VAT in SumUp's salePrice verified, 7 Nov 2026
No. 3Square Reader£19 plus VATPrice verified, 7 Nov 2026
No. 4myPOS Go 2£39 plus VATPrice verified, 7 Nov 2026
No. 5Zeller Terminal 2£149 plus VATPrice verified, 7 Nov 2026
No. 6SumUp Terminal£99 plus VAT in SumUp's salePrice verified, 7 Nov 2026
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