Two very different jobs
On a Friday night your bar staff need payments done in a second. In the dining room your servers need a machine that comes to the table. A good pub setup handles both on one account.
What matters most
- Speed at the bar: fast contactless, clear screens
- Portable machines for food service and the beer garden
- 4G backup where the wifi doesn't reach
- Daily payouts, including weekends
- Fair fees on lots of small rounds
What I usually set up
Countertop machines at each till point and a portable one for tables. For pubs that do a lot of food, a full system like SkyTab can be worth it.
In most cases your first card machine is free. I set it up at your premises and stay your contact afterwards.
Your statement will show how much of your takings comes from business and international cards. That line is often where pubs overpay.