Card readers from £9.99 No contract · No monthly fees · 1.69% per transaction Dispatched by Royal Mail

Card Machines in Manchester

FreeCardMachine is a Greater Manchester business. We're based in Cheadle, our phone line is a local 0161 number, and we supply no-contract card readers to shops, cafés, salons, market traders and taxi drivers across Manchester. Card readers start at £9.99, with no monthly fees.

Which card reader suits your Manchester business?

  • Market stalls, pop-ups and events – whether you trade at Bury Market, Altrincham Market or a weekend pop-up, the SumUp Solo Lite (£9.99) works with the free SumUp app on your phone.
  • Taxi and private hire drivers – the SumUp Solo with built-in SIM (£69.99) has its own mobile data and Wi-Fi, so it works in the cab without your phone.
  • Shops, salons and cafés – the SumUp Air (£17.99) is a compact Bluetooth reader that pairs with your phone or tablet at the counter.
  • Takeaways and restaurants – the Foodb EPOS till is £199 one-off, plus £39.99 + VAT per month for the software.
  • Charities, mosques and churches – TapDonate Edge collects contactless donations with Gift Aid built in, on a £65 monthly plan.

Every SumUp reader takes contactless cards, Chip & PIN, Apple Pay and Google Pay. There's no contract and no monthly fee: SumUp charges 1.69% per transaction, and you'll need a free SumUp account (subject to SumUp's checks).

Covering all of Greater Manchester

We've already supplied card readers to businesses in Manchester and Rochdale, and we deliver everywhere in Greater Manchester – including Stockport, Salford, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Tameside and Wigan.

Delivery and local support

  • Delivery: £3.99 by Royal Mail. We dispatch within 2–3 working days and orders usually arrive 2–3 working days after that.
  • Help by phone: call 0161 341 2244 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) or email hello@freecardmachine.co.uk.
  • In person: we visit businesses for setup and demos – call us to ask about a visit.
  • Returns: 30 days – see our refund policy.

Manchester card machine FAQs

What's the cheapest way to take card payments in Manchester?

The SumUp Solo Lite at £9.99 is our lowest-cost option. You pay once for the reader, then SumUp's 1.69% per transaction – nothing monthly.

Is there a contract?

No. Card readers are bought outright, so you can stop using them whenever you like.

How soon can I start taking payments?

When your reader arrives, open your free SumUp account – sign-up usually takes around 5 minutes, then SumUp checks your details – and you're ready to go.

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