Switching provider can save you real money — but only if you avoid the obvious traps. Run through this before you commit.
Before you switch
- Check your current contract for notice periods and exit fees
- Work out your true effective rate with the fee calculator
- Compare like-for-like on the main comparison
- Confirm the new provider supports how you actually trade
Making the move
Order the new reader before cancelling the old one to avoid downtime. If you're unsure which to pick, our 60-second quiz narrows it down, or get tailored quotes. For the full decision framework, see how to choose a card machine.
FAQs
Can I switch card machine providers easily?
Pay-as-you-go providers have no contract, so switching is simple. Contracted providers may have notice periods and exit fees — always check before you cancel, and order the new reader first to avoid downtime.
