Card machines.

Is your business ready for revolutionary card payments? Dojo’s superfast sleek touchscreen card machines are not only PCI secure, simple to use and mobile and Wi-Fi enabled – but best of all, they get you paid from 10am the next day, even on bank holidays – emboldening you with cash flow confidence.

So whether you need a fully flexible mobile card machine to accept payments around your premises – or if you need a fixed till side countertop card machine – we’ve got solutions to match your business needs.

Read our full guide to find out more about our full range of card machines, pricing and the benefits of signing up with Dojo today.

Types of card machine.

Not all businesses are the same. So, at Dojo, we offer different types of card machines designed for different business models.

They’re flexible, robust and work hard to get you paid – whether that’s with mobile connection on the road, at the countertop, or using Wi-Fi in your pub garden.

Portable card machines.

Portable card machines, also known as portable PDQ machines are becoming increasingly popular for small business owners as they’re agile to their different day-to-day needs and prioritise the customer experience. But what exactly are they, and how do they support the running of a fast-paced business?

Put simply, portable card terminals are entirely wireless card machines that use Wi-Fi to process card transactions quickly and securely. They’re easy to set up with minimum hardware, or clutter – ideal for clean minimal businesses that want payments to match.

Just charge up your battery, connect the machine to your business’ Wi-Fi network (like you would your mobile phone) and enter the unique activation code we send to you. Then you’re ready to start accepting payments – it’s that simple.

And because they use Wi-Fi rather than a traditional telephone or Ethernet connection, they’re completely portable, as the name suggests. That means that they’re free to roam around your restaurant, bar, cafe, or hair salon with you at any time.

No more asking customers to move to the till for payments, which means no more chaotic queues. When customers are ready to pay, grab the Dojo Go and take it straight to them to tap and go.

Mobile card machines.

Need to take payments on the move? Mobile card machines are for you. As well as having Wi-Fi functionality, they have an activated SIM card with 3G/4G mobile connectivity. That means an unstable internet line never restricts you.

So if you’re a mobile hairdresser, you fix faulty boilers on the move, or you’re selling artisanal coffee on a farmers market, don’t rely on cash. Level up with your mobile card reader for fewer ATM trips and more happy customers.

Which businesses use mobile card machines?

Mobile card machines are the perfect match for businesses that take payments to their customers – restaurants, cafes, bars, beauty salon owners; you name it.

They’re perfect for the hospitality industry as waiting staff can settle tables quickly and efficiently with integrated Pay at Table technology. This cloud-based software links your till to your card machine.

And when you’re taking payments from the roof terrace, a beer garden or pulling pints on a boat, you’ll always have a reliable connection.

But whether you’re on the move or not, mobile card readers provide all business owners with the peace of mind they need to take payments when their Wi-Fi fails them.

So if you have an internet outage, or your Wi-Fi doesn’t quite reach a particular part of your building, you can switch modes and continue to use your card machine, as usual, no problem.

Mobile card machines are an invaluable and trusty business tool. Even if your power went out, so long as your machine had some battery power left, you could keep accepting card payments with the Dojo Go.

How do mobile card machines work?

The Dojo Go uses dual connectivity to process card payments from your customers. That means you’ve got two ways to get paid.

So if you’re in your retail store, restaurant or cafe and your Wi-Fi network is strong, you can connect to that. But if you’re out on the road accepting card payments from doorsteps or at pop-up events, switch to mobile mode, and your card machine will connect to either 3G/4G.

Countertop card machines.

The Dojo One is our countertop card machine for retailers that only need tillside transactions. It’s tethered to your till with Ethernet connectivity for fast contactless, Apple, Google and credit and debit card transactions. It’s also got a built-in thermal printer for fast and reliable customer and merchant receipts.

The Dojo One.

The Dojo One is our solid countertop card machine. It’s reliable and makes till side payments a doddle. Easily integrated with your EPOS with Pay at Counter technology, you’ll cut down on costly human error and long winding queues.

• Ethernet connectivity

Use your Ethernet cable to connect to your internet connection for superfast payments.

• Sleek 4-inch screen

Process contactless and Apple/Google Pay as well as refunds quickly and easily with an easy-to-use interface.

• Built-in thermal printer

Print receipts for you and your customers easily with the integrated printer.

• Equipped with the best security on the market

All Dojo card machines use point-to-point encryption – the world’s best payment security. It makes PCI compliance a breeze and gives you peace of mind.

Card machine costs.

The Dojo Go, our completely portable touchscreen card machine, is just £20 per month. This includes free access to the Dojo app, where you can access real-time transaction data and filter by transaction type, date and time for all of your accounting needs.

We also transform your Dojo Go from portable to completely mobile with free 3G/4G mobile connectivity. So you’ll never have to worry about dodgy Wi-Fi again.

We don’t charge any setup fees and will have your card machines set up within three days.

Card transaction fees

No independent business is the same and so why should their card rates be? We’ll sign you up for the best solution for your business, with a bespoke quote based on your annual card turnover, among other factors.

Once you’re signed up, you can accept all major credit cards, including American Express and the Discover Global Network, which includes Discover, Diners Club.

Choosing the right card machine for your business.

Not all businesses will operate the same. Taxis need card payments in their automobiles; dentists need payments in their reception, plumbers need a portable machine for whenever and wherever the next emergency takes them.

But one thing will remain constant – the ability to take secure, fast and reliable payments that don’t mess with your cash flow.

So whether you only need countertop payments till side, or if you need a mobile card reader that’s tied to your hip, when you accept credit and debit card payments with Dojo, you’ll never have to worry about stalled transfers or lengthy contracts.

For more information about choosing the right card machine for your business, visit our in-depth guide.

All portable, mobile and portable card readers come with the following as standard:

• 10am next day transfers
  We pay our customers faster than any other provider, as standard from 10am the next day, 365 days a year. Yep, even on weekends and bank holidays.
• No long-term contracts
  Our minimum contract terms start from just 1 month.
• Superfast card payments
  Serve your customers 80% faster than the industry standard with the Dojo Go credit card terminal.
• Instant insights
  Use the Dojo app on mobile or desktop to see all of your transactions in real-time.
• Remote assistance
  Get urgent technical support with remote access. We’ll log into your machine and fix it there and then.

Which business types use integrated payments?

Restaurants, bars, cafes and any hospitality owner that want to serve customers quicker at their table.

Pay at Table technology allows customers to settle their bill at the table without leaving the comfort of their seat. Waiting staff can set split bill options and add on gratuity too.

Pay at Counter is for any business that wants to take till-side payments in half the time. When you enter the amount into your till, it automatically pushes to the card machine, so no more double-keying, leaving less room for human error and saving time.

What do you get when you sign up with Dojo?

We understand that small business owners are busy. There’s not enough time to be chasing up payments or trying to figure out complex solutions – there are pints to pull, hair to cut, nails to paint, dinner to serve. The list goes on.

So we’re trying to take the pain out of payments – from start to finish. That’s why our signup process is simple, and we’ll guide you through each step of the way. When you sign up for a merchant account and card machine with Dojo we’ll have you set up and taking cards within three days.

When you’re taking payments, we’ll transfer your takings into your account at 10am the next day, faster than any other payments provider as standard. We won’t keep hold of your income longer than we have to, so you’re free to pay staff, suppliers and plan for the future.

And what about PCI compliance? Well, that’s taken care of with card machines with the world’s best card payment security – point-to-point encryption.

It not only protects your income and your customers’ card data but it makes PCI compliance stress-free. You can become compliant with the Dojo dashboard in minutes – just read through the documents and answer two short questions.

When you sign up for any Dojo card machine you’ll get free access to the Dojo dashboard. It gives you real-time updates on all of your card transactions. You can filter and export your data as a CSV file, for all your accounting needs.