Taking & processing payment
With so many available payment solutions for small businesses, choosing the most appropriate one for your needs can be time-consuming. We’ve used our 20 years’ of startup experience to demystify the terminology and evaluate all the different solutions you may need to consider - from card payment devices and merchant account services to payment gateway options and card processors. Browse the best payment providers, by type of solution or service, or read our dedicated reviews of some of the most popular payment processing companies and card reader providers.Most Popular
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