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Merchant Account Matching

Find merchant account providers for your business

Tell us a little about your business and how you want to take payments. We’ll use the information to understand which merchant account and acquiring providers may be suitable.

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2 Payment setup
3 About you
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Tell us about your business

This helps us understand the type of merchant account and payment setup you may need.

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A short description of what your business sells or provides is enough.
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Your business location can affect which acquiring providers are available.
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Where are your customers based?




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Your payment setup

Tell us how you take payments now and what you need from your next provider.

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2 Payment setup
3 About you
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Your payment requirements

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Do you currently accept card payments?
This helps us understand whether you are switching provider or setting up card payments for the first time.
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Your current provider
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Tell us anything relevant about your current provider, previous declines, account termination, held funds or why you are considering alternatives.
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Which payment methods do you need?
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Approximate monthly debit and credit card turnover.
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What is your average online transaction value?



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✓ Your payment methods and transaction profile help us understand which merchant account arrangements may be appropriate.
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Where should we send your results?

Add your details and we’ll review your merchant account requirements.

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✓ Payment setup
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About you

We’ll use these details to discuss merchant account providers that may be suitable for your business.

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Independent EPOS & POS advice

Choose an EPOS system around how your business actually operates

A modern EPOS system can sit at the centre of payments, stock, reporting, staff management and customer operations. The right solution depends on your sector, locations, workflows, integrations and the way customers pay.

If you mainly need help choosing physical payment terminals, visit our card machine advice hub. If you’re ready to look at suppliers, you can also compare Card Machine & EPOS providers.

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Business workflow

Retail, hospitality and service businesses can require very different till, ordering and checkout workflows.

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Payments integration

Integrated card payments can connect the transaction directly to the sale, helping reduce manual entry and reconciliation.

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Stock & reporting

Inventory, product data, reporting and accounting integrations can be just as important as the checkout itself.

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Multi-site & growth

Businesses with several locations may need central management, permissions, shared reporting and scalable hardware.

How Merchant Advice Service helps
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Start with the business requirement

Define what your EPOS system needs to do before comparing suppliers.

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Consider payments and software together

Your EPOS, merchant account and card-terminal setup may need to work as one integrated system.

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Free independent guidance

Our service is free to businesses and there is no obligation to proceed.

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Tell us about your payment setup

Complete the short profile and we’ll use the information to understand the type of provider and payment setup you may need.

EPOS & POS Advice

EPOS should fit the way your business sells, takes payments and manages its wider operations.

Retail and hospitality businesses may need EPOS to connect with card terminals, stock, booking platforms, ecommerce, loyalty, customer apps and other business software.

Merchant Advice Service helps businesses understand these requirements before comparing providers, with particular experience in more complex payment and software integrations.

Quick Summary

EPOS & POS Systems UK

  • Choose EPOS around the wider business workflow, not just the till.
  • Retail and hospitality businesses often need very different features and integrations.
  • Integrated card payments can reduce manual entry and make reconciliation easier.
  • Stock, bookings, ecommerce, loyalty and customer apps can all affect which system is suitable.
  • Multi-site businesses should consider reporting, Merchant IDs, settlement and scalability.
  • MAS specialises in more complex setups where EPOS, payments and existing software need to work together.
How MAS Helps

Start with the business workflow, not the EPOS brand

We help you understand how payments, software and operational systems need to work together before comparing providers.

01 · Understand

Understand the whole setup

Consider sales flow, payments, stock, bookings, loyalty, ecommerce, reporting and existing integrations together.

02 · Compare

Compare around your business

Your sector, number of locations, payment channels, software stack and operational requirements all affect which options may be suitable.

03 · Find

Find relevant providers

Use our provider information and matching service to explore EPOS and payment providers that may fit your technical and commercial requirements.

Need help comparing EPOS and payment providers?
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EPOS rarely works in isolation

Your till or POS system may also need to work with card terminals, merchant accounts, gateways, booking software, loyalty tools and other systems already used by the business.

MAS Specialism

Integrated Payments

Connect EPOS with gateways, APIs, ERP, CRM, booking software and wider payment infrastructure.

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Terminals

Card Machines & EPOS

Understand terminal integration, compatibility and what to check before choosing a provider.

Check compatibility →
Merchant Accounts

Switching Payment Provider

Changing merchant account or processor? Check contracts, terminals, EPOS, booking software and integrations before moving.

Plan a provider switch →
Provider Comparison

Compare Payment Providers

Compare providers around costs, settlement, integrations, contracts and the payment journey your business actually needs.

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Software & Services

Loyalty, Apps & EPOS

Explore EPOS requirements involving loyalty, customer apps, gift cards, CRM and other customer-facing technology.

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EPOS Providers

Explore providers offering EPOS, point-of-sale technology and related payment services.

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Tell us what your EPOS and payment setup needs to do

Whether you need a straightforward till and card terminal or a more complex setup involving booking software, ecommerce, loyalty, APIs, multiple locations or existing payment infrastructure, we can help you explore providers that may fit your requirements.

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✓ Independent UK payment advice ✓ Retail & hospitality requirements ✓ Complex integrations & existing infrastructure
Before You Choose

What should you compare when choosing an EPOS system?

Features and monthly cost matter, but the right EPOS setup also depends on payments, existing software, integrations and how the business may need to operate in the future.

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Business Type

Restaurants, pubs, shops, hotels and multi-site groups can have very different operational requirements.

Explore sector requirements →
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Payments & Terminals

Check which card terminals and payment providers the EPOS supports and whether payments can be integrated.

Check payment compatibility →
03 · MAS SPECIALISM

Software & Integrations

Booking systems, ecommerce, gateways, APIs, CRM, loyalty and accounting may all affect provider choice.

Explore integrated payments →
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Operational Features

Stock, table management, bookings, ordering, loyalty, refunds and reporting should reflect how the business operates.

Explore EPOS requirements →
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Multi-Site & Reporting

Larger businesses may need central reporting, location-level permissions, Merchant IDs and scalable deployment.

Explore multi-site payments →
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Contracts & Provider Flexibility

Understand whether you can change merchant account, processor or terminals later without replacing the EPOS.

Plan a provider switch →

Check out our EPOS & POS advice

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Next Steps

Tell us what your EPOS and payment setup needs to do

Whether you are starting from scratch, replacing an EPOS system or changing payment provider while keeping existing software, we can help you understand the requirement before comparing options.

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Tell us about your business

Tell us about your sector, locations, payment volumes, current EPOS, booking or ecommerce systems and what you want to change.

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We review the requirement

We look at payments, software compatibility, integrations, settlement, contracts and any existing infrastructure that needs to remain in place.

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Explore suitable providers

Explore EPOS and payment providers that may fit the technical and commercial requirements of your business.

Straightforward EPOS, complex integrations and everything in between.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between EPOS and POS?

    POS describes the point at which a sale takes place. EPOS usually refers to the electronic system used to manage that sale and can include tills, software, stock, reporting, payments and integrations.

    Can an EPOS system integrate with card machines?

    Yes, where the EPOS platform and payment provider are compatible. Integrated payments can pass the transaction amount directly from the EPOS to the terminal and return the payment result automatically, reducing manual entry and helping with reconciliation.

    Can I change merchant account provider without changing my EPOS system?

    Sometimes. It depends on which payment providers the EPOS supports and whether the existing setup is tied to a particular processor. Businesses should check compatibility, contracts, terminals and integrations before switching provider.

    What should I look for in a hospitality EPOS system?

    Hospitality businesses may need table management, kitchen integration, pay-at-table, tipping, booking deposits, online ordering, loyalty and multi-site reporting. The right setup depends on the type of venue and the other systems already in use.

    What should I look for in a retail EPOS system?

    Retail businesses may need barcode scanning, stock control, product variants, refunds, ecommerce integration, click and collect, loyalty, gift cards and multi-store reporting.

    Can EPOS integrate with booking software, ecommerce and customer apps?

    Potentially. Modern EPOS platforms can connect with booking systems, ecommerce platforms, gateways, loyalty tools, customer apps, CRM and accounting software. Compatibility varies, so the full integration requirement should be checked before choosing a provider.

    Can one EPOS system work across multiple locations?

    Yes. Multi-site systems can support central reporting, stock or menu management, staff permissions and multiple locations. Businesses should also consider how Merchant IDs, settlement and payment reporting are structured across the group.

    Do I need to choose my EPOS system and payment provider together?

    Not always, but it is often sensible to consider them together. Some EPOS platforms support multiple payment providers, while others are more restrictive. Understanding this before signing a contract can make it easier to change payment provider later.

    Ready to Compare?

    Find an EPOS and payment setup that fits your business

    Tell us about your business, current systems, payment volumes and what you need the setup to support. We can help you explore providers for straightforward EPOS requirements as well as more complex setups involving booking software, ecommerce, loyalty, multiple locations and existing payment infrastructure.

    Compare EPOS & Payment Providers
    ✓ Independent UK payment advice ✓ Retail & hospitality requirements ✓ Switching & existing-system compatibility ✓ Complex payment integrations