Card payments built for
hospitality businesses
Running a restaurant, café, pub or hotel? Your card fees could be costing more than the headline rate suggests.
Real restaurant example
What a statement review can uncover
£15,000
Monthly card turnover
£253
Previous monthly cost
Statement
Reviewed like for like
£180
New monthly cost
£876
Potential annual saving
Based on one merchant’s circumstances. Savings are not guaranteed and depend on card mix, turnover, existing pricing and provider.
What hospitality businesses usually overpay for
High credit card ratios and busy peak periods often mean you're hit harder than other sectors.
High credit card mix
Restaurants tend to have a higher proportion of credit card spend — especially at evenings and weekends. If your credit rate isn't negotiated properly, this adds up fast.
Peak-time transaction spikes
High auth fee volumes during busy services mean a bad auth fee rate costs you thousands a year.
Connectivity reliability
A dropped terminal mid-service is a nightmare. We only recommend providers with proven uptime for busy venues.
Table-side & EPOS needs
Many venues need handheld terminals that integrate with till systems. We match you with the setup that actually works for your floor layout.
What PurePay does for hospitality
How to compare hospitality card machine quotes
A low headline rate does not always mean a lower total cost. For restaurants, cafés, pubs and hotels, compare the card mix, authorisation charges, terminal count, contract length and whether the payment terminal works with your EPOS system.
Match the terminal to service
Handheld terminals can support table service, while countertop devices can suit a fixed till point. Check connectivity and battery needs before choosing hardware.
Price the full card mix
Ask for debit, consumer credit and commercial-card pricing separately. The mix on your statement is more useful than a single advertised percentage.
Plan the switch around trade
Confirm setup timing, terminal delivery and EPOS integration before changing provider, especially before a busy weekend or seasonal period.
Need an integrated setup? Explore EPOS systems for hospitality, use the card fee savings calculator, or read how PurePay is paid.
Free review for your venue
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