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What makes a pub card machine different

Most card machines are designed for the average small business. A pub is not the average small business.

You are taking payments at speed, across multiple staff, in a noisy environment, with customers who have had a drink and are not patient. The requirements are specific.

Most providers sell the same terminal to a pub as they do to a market stall. We don't. Here is what actually matters for a licensed venue.

Battery life A full evening service can mean 300 to 500 transactions. Any terminal rated below 2,500mAh is a risk.

Transaction speed Slow card machines create queues. Queues mean lost sales. Your terminal should process a contactless payment in under two seconds.

4G fallback When your Wi-Fi is under pressure, your terminal switches to mobile data automatically. Not prompt you. Not fail. Just switch.

Multiple terminals Busy bars need more than one device. One account, one statement, one point of contact.

Recommended terminals for pubs and bars

Three devices. Each one built for a different type of venue. All support contactless, chip and PIN, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

PAX A920 Pro Best for busy bars and gastro pubs

Battery: 5,000mAh
Built-in receipt printer Wi-Fi and 4G LTE

Ideal for: gastro pubs, cocktail bars, high-volume venues

PAX A50 Best for standalone bar environments

Battery: 2,500mAh
Lightweight at 161g
Wi-Fi and 4G LTE

Ideal for: pubs, bars, smaller venues

Castle S1 Mini 2 Best for nightclubs and mobile bars

Lightest device at 160g Wi-Fi and 4G LTE

Pocket-sized for crowded environments

Ideal for: nightclubs, events, pop-up venues

Pricing

Most pubs process the majority of payments on consumer debit cards. Your rate reflects the card your customer actually uses.

Debit card rate: from 0.35%
Credit card rate: from 0.65%
Terminal rental: from £15/month
Settlement: next day, gross
PCI compliance: £6/month per terminal
Contract: 12 or 18 months
Hidden fees: none

Rates are based on monthly card volume. The more you process, the lower your effective rate. Get in touch for a quote based on your specific numbers.

A pub processing £50,000/month on a flat rate of 1.75% pays £875 in transaction fees.

On BoonPay's debit rate of 0.35%, the same volume costs £175.

That's a saving of £700 every month, or £8,400 a year.

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What's included as standard

Next-day gross settlement - every payment processed today lands in your account tomorrow.

7-day UK support - we are available evenings and weekends because that is when pubs are busiest.

4G fallback - your service keeps running if Wi-Fi drops. Automatically, every time.

No hidden fees - what you see on your quote is what you pay. No surprises on your statement.

Multiple terminals - one account, one statement, one point of contact however many devices you need.

Terminal Care - at £4.99/month a replacement device is with you within 24 hours if yours fails on a busy night.

Already have a card machine?

If you have been with the same provider for more than a year without reviewing your rates, there is a good chance you are overpaying. This is especially true if you started on a pay-as-you-go provider like Square, SumUp, or Zettle and your monthly volume has grown since then.

Send us your last card machine statement and we will review it for free. We will tell you exactly what you are paying, what you could be paying, and what switching would involve. No obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does switching take? Typically seven to fourteen working days. We handle the process and make sure your new terminal is live before you return the old one. You will not lose a single transaction.

Can I run multiple terminals on one account? Yes. One statement, one monthly fee, one point of contact regardless of how many devices you need.

Do your terminals support tips? Yes. The PAX A920 Pro and PAX A50 both support tip prompts as standard at the point of payment.

What happens if my terminal breaks during service? With Terminal Care at £4.99/month a replacement is dispatched within 24 hours. Support is available seven days a week including evenings and bank holidays.

Do you work with pubs outside Manchester? Yes. BoonPay is based in Manchester but works with pubs and bars across the UK. Everything is handled remotely and terminals are shipped directly to your venue.

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