Independent payment experts

When it comes to buying services, are you buying smart? We recently spoke with a client who asked us to review their payments. On the surface, it looked like a straightforward task. But after a short conversation, we discovered they had multiple locations, each with a different payment supplier. When we asked for the details […]

You may have read reports across the financial and mainstream media on the FCA’s proposal to remove the current £100 cap on contactless payments. It certainly sparked debate in the acceptcards office, and we imagine it will do the same across the retail and payments sectors. If approved, banks and card issuers would be free […]

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with NACFB (The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers), the UK’s leading trade body for commercial finance intermediaries. The partnership will enable NACFB Members to access specialist support, helping brokers deliver cost-effective, tailored payment solutions to their SME clients. acceptcards® Independent Payment Experts & NACFB share […]

A common trend we are hearing during payment reviews are stories of businesses tied into the ecommerce platform Shopify for their payments, feeling they have no other options once they realise their fees are starting to rise dramatically on the back of increased sales.  Of course,  Shopify aren’t going to proactively make clients aware they have other options, particularly when […]

If your hospitality business is located in a tourist hotspot, maybe you own/run a hotel, restaurant, bar, or visitor attraction, if you do, you’re likely welcoming a significant number of international customers. While that’s great for business, it could also mean you’re paying more in card processing fees than necessary, if you don’t fully understand […]

We have partnered with Cartway, making it easy for the UK retail sector to take control of processing charges for their online sales. The world has been in a rush to sell online and ensure they reach the biggest audience, but in that haste, many have used Shopify services, which exposes them to fees and […]

The recent news of Santander branch closures will put more pressure on communities. 🎧 While out walking the dog listening to BBC Radio Leeds, our Head of Marcoms, Jason Costello, was saddened to hear the announcement by Santander to close 95 branches across the UK. He said, “It’s rubbish that this move puts 750 jobs […]

You may have heard that 3G networks are being phased out across the UK. This is happening as network providers shift their focus to the faster, more efficient 4G and 5G technologies. Why is this happening? Simply put, 3G is becoming obsolete. With the vast majority of data traffic now handled by 4G and 5G, […]

As the UK’s largest independent payments broker we value regular catch-ups with our partners to discuss how we continue to drive innovation while supporting the country’s merchants with the very best hashtag#paymentsolutions available. Early this week, Mark Firth and Richard James West hosted our friends James Wilcox and Sajid Hussain Din from Elavon Europe to […]

Trusted: FSQS Accreditation 2017 marked a pivotal moment for acceptcards®. As the UK’s leading independent payment broker we achieved a prestigious distinction to others in the payments sector by becoming the first to have FSQS accreditation. This rigorous certification, which we have maintained with flying colours for seven consecutive years, underscores our unwavering commitment to […]