Small sales, big queues
Most cafe payments are small taps for coffee and a pastry. That makes speed essential and makes the way fees are charged matter more than in most businesses.
What matters most
- Contactless speed during the morning rush
- How fees are charged: fixed fees per payment hurt on small sales
- A countertop machine where the queue forms
- A portable machine if you have tables or outdoor seating
- Tablet till compatibility if you use one
What I usually set up
A countertop machine at the till, with a portable one for table service. Teya is often a good fit for busy cafes.
In most cases your first card machine is free. I set it up at your premises and stay your contact afterwards.
Want to know your real cost per payment? Try the card fees calculator.