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The £100 contactless limit has gone: what it means for your business

Issuers now set their own limits. What changes at the till.

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Global Payments now owns Worldpay: what it means for UK merchants

The Worldpay deal, takepayments, and what changes for you.

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Can you charge customers for paying by card?

The surcharge ban, business cards, minimum spends and discounts.

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Pay as you go or subscription: when does a monthly plan pay off?

The break-even maths for monthly card fee plans.

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How to read a card machine quote

Summary boxes, renewal reminders and comparing like for like.

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