7 Best Payment Processors for Small Businesses

1

Square

Square makes payments easy for websites and stores. Set up an account, get a card reader, and accept various payments with fees from 1.75% to 2.9%.

2

Stripe

Stripe is great for small businesses, offering customizable checkout and growth options. Accept 135+ currencies with fees from 1.4% to 2.9% plus 20p per transaction.

3

WorldPay

WorldPay offers flexible plans for small businesses with virtual terminals and apps for online and in-person payments. There’s a £4.99 monthly fee plus transaction costs.

4

Zettle

Owned by PayPal, Zettle offers payment processing, checkout integration, and sales analytics. It also handles inventory and abandoned carts, with fees from 1% to 2.5%.

5

Adyen

Adyen has no monthly fees, only per-transaction costs. It handles online, mobile, and recurring payments with good fraud protection, but is ideal for businesses with over 1,000 transactions a month.

6

Opayo

Opayo (formerly Sage Pay) is great for small businesses, offering tiered pricing, fraud protection, and 24/7 customer support for technical help.

7

Payline Data

Payline Data provides customizable payment solutions for small businesses with transparent pricing and strong customer service.