The iZettle system uses a point of sale application (iZettleGo) which can be downloaded onto a smartphone/tablet and then linked to a separate card reader via Bluetooth. The point of sale application has many features such as payment tracking, an inventory where regular items being sold can be listed, as well as providing quick access to receipts which can then be emailed to payees. The point of sale application also has an option to download reports which track how much has been paid into the account over a given period.
The particulars
- Although the application itself is free you would also need to buy a card reader which costs £29 + VAT for the first iZettle reader and then £59 + VAT for any additional readers required.
- The smartphone/tablet needs to be connected to the internet for iZettle to work – wifi or 3G at least
- Each transaction costs an additional 1.75%
- Minimum transaction fee of £1 and a maximum of £5K
- Can accept contactless, chip and pin or swiped cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB union pay) as well as Apple/Google/Samsung pay
- Payments take 1-2 business days to settle in the account
- Receipts can be emailed or texted to payees as well as printed (printer sold separately)
- No set contract
- Battery life of 8 hours (continuous use)
