Card Machines for Pubs and Bars

The beer garden’s buzzing, the bar’s packed, food orders are coming thick and fast, and pints are being pulled left, right and centre. When a rush like this hits, you don’t need payments slowing things down.

That’s why a reliable card machine for your pub or bar is non-negotiable. You need a model and software that can keep up, while making transactions quick and easy to manage – whether your customers tap at the bar, pay outside or split the bill with friends.

Why Modern Card Machines Are Essential for Pubs and Bars

As you know, working in a busy pub or bar is fast-paced and can be pretty chaotic. A quick, efficient card machine provides the support to keep the payment side of things hassle-free, freeing your team to focus on great customer service and pouring the perfect pint!

Here’s how a modern card machine can make things easier at your pub or bar:

Customers will enjoy a smooth experience, whether they’re grabbing a drink, ordering food, or settling their bar tab.
Fast and reliable payments mean the queue keeps on moving, even during peak periods.
Contactless and mobile payments give customers the chance to tap their card, phone or smartwatch and pay their preferred way.
You can depend on technology that’s been built for busy hospitality venues and designed to keep up with the pace.
Opt for a portable card machine and your team will be able to take payments at tables or outside spaces, giving staff the flexibility to move around and offer a more personal service.

Finding the Right Card Machines for Your Pub or Bar

However your hospitality business operates, we offer a setup to match! From payments at the bar and table service to flexible mobile payments, we’ve got something for pubs and bars of all sizes.

Countertop Card Machine

If the bar is the heart of your business, a fixed, countertop card machine is ideal. They’re effortless for both you and your customers to use, plus, they plug straight into the main power supply, so you’ll never need to charge them.

Portable Card Machines

Got a beer garden or a chic terrace area at your venue? Then a portable card terminal is a must. They let your team take payment directly at the table, making things more convenient for your customers. They run on a long-lasting battery, connect via Bluetooth and charge on their base when they’re not in use, so they’re always ready to go.

Mobile Card Machines

If your pub or bar hosts an outdoor gin bar in the summer, has thick stone walls that make connecting to Wi-Fi impossible, or you run pop up events, a mobile card machine is an absolute life saver. These terminals connect to 4G and 5G and come with a pre-installed SIM card, so you can take payments wherever you are.

Card Machine Software and Integration Features for Pubs and Bars

We’ve built our merchant software to work as hard as your team does, with tools designed to help you handle the day-to-day running of your business.

Here’s some great features that will make life easier for you and your customers:

Split payments: Forget about quick maths or using your phone calculator, because split payment options allow you to handle large group bills like a pro. Each person will be able to pay for their orders separately or you can split the bill evenly across the group.
Tipping: Since most customers don’t carry cash these days, giving your customers the option to tip via card terminal ensures your team never misses out.
Web dashboard: This handy feature allows you to monitor every terminal across your pub or bar in one central hub, so you can make sure everything’s working as it should.
Mobile tracking: Whether you’re off-site or enjoying a well deserved break, you’ll be able to track revenue and view your sales in real-time with our convenient phone app.
EPOS integration: Got an existing EPOS setup? Make double-keying amounts a thing of the past! Our payment solutions can sync with your EPOS system directly, so totals are sent straight to your terminal.

Why Choose MWBS for Your Pub or Bar?

We’re here to make the payments side of your hospitality business a doddle and with over 6 years of experience in the fintech industry, we know exactly how to help pubs and bars like yours.

Our service is tailored to suit your needs, so we’ve got you covered with hardware and software technology that works for your specific pub or bar setup. This is all backed by our UK based support centre, who are on hand to help you whatever stage you’re at.

What is the best card machine for pubs and bars?

This all depends on your venue. If you offer table service and feature outdoor areas like a beer garden or terrace, a portable card machine works well to speed up payments. Countertop terminals are ideal if you serve and take orders at the bar area. Most venues find that a mix of both these card machines are best for their business.

Do contactless card machines accept mobile payments?

Yes, contactless card machines for pubs and bars happily accept mobile payments. Whether your customers are using Apple Pay or Google Pay, all they need to do is tap their phone or smartwatch and Voila! Payment sorted.

Can a card machine split bills for groups at pubs?

Yes! We all know that paying with a large group can be, well, a bit of a headache (to say the least). But a modern card machine with quality software can split bills quickly, making life easier for both your staff and customers.

How does tipping work on a card machine?

If your customers receive great service and want to leave a tip, it’s easy to do so using a card machine. They’ll be prompted on-screen before they pay, with the choice of yes or no, so there’s never any awkward moments. If they choose to tip, the amount will be added to their total.

Get Set Up

Give us a call on 01487 808 990 or fill out our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you with a quote based on your restaurant’s trading volume. We can usually have you up and running within a few days.