Self Employed Card Machine
A portable card machine built for sole traders and mobile businesses. No contract, low fees, built-in 4G, next-day settlement, and digital receipts. Take payments anywhere you work.
- No long-term contract — pay per transaction
- Built-in 4G — works anywhere with a signal
- POS system from £499 + VAT, low transaction fees
Card Machine Features for Sole Traders
Everything a self-employed professional needs to accept card payments on the go.
Built for Sole Traders
Designed specifically for self-employed professionals: plumbers, electricians, personal trainers, market traders, mobile hairdressers, and tradespeople. Apply as an individual or sole trader — no limited company required. The application process is simple and does not require the same documentation as a corporate merchant account.
Portable with Built-In 4G
Take payments anywhere with a card machine that has its own 4G SIM. At a customer's home, on a market stall, at an event, or in a van — if there is a mobile signal, you can take a card payment. No dependence on the customer's Wi-Fi. The built-in SIM is included and works across all UK mobile networks.
Low Transaction Fees, No Contract
Pay a simple, transparent rate per transaction. No monthly minimums that penalise you during quiet weeks. No long-term contract locking you in for 12 or 24 months. If your workload is seasonal — busy in summer, quiet in January — you only pay when you take payments. The fee structure works for irregular income patterns.
All-Day Battery Life
The card machine battery lasts a full working day — 8+ hours of regular use or hundreds of transactions. Charge it overnight and it is ready for the next day. No worrying about the battery dying at a customer's house or halfway through a market day. A quick charge during lunch adds several hours of use.
Sales Tracking via Mobile App
View your transactions, daily totals, and settlement history from your phone. Check how much you have taken at a glance between jobs. Export transaction data for your accountant or self-assessment tax return. The app provides the financial visibility that self-employed workers need without the complexity of a full POS system.
Digital & Printed Receipts
Send receipts to customers by email or SMS — no paper roll required. For customers who want a printed receipt, the terminal prints one on the spot. Digital receipts include your business name, the transaction amount, and a unique reference. Professional receipts that make your sole trader business look established and trustworthy.
Why Self-Employed Workers Choose Posso
Never Lose a Sale to "Cash Only"
Customers increasingly expect to pay by card. A plumber who only accepts cash loses the customer who does not carry it. A market trader without a card machine watches customers walk to the stall that has one. A portable card machine means every customer can pay, regardless of what is in their wallet.
Get Paid Faster with Next-Day Settlement
Card payments taken today are in your bank account tomorrow. No more chasing invoices, waiting for bank transfers, or hoping a cheque clears. A personal trainer takes payment after a session and has the money next morning. Cash flow is immediate and predictable.
Simplify Tax Reporting
Every card transaction is recorded with the date, amount, and time. Export your transaction history at tax return time and hand it to your accountant. No shoebox of paper receipts, no guessing how much you took at that market last April. Digital records make self-assessment straightforward.
Look Professional from Day One
Accepting card payments with branded digital receipts elevates your business. Customers see a professional operation, not someone fumbling for change. For a new self-employed business, a card machine is one of the simplest ways to look established and build trust from the first job.
Card Payments for Every Type of Self-Employed Business
A tradesperson — plumber, electrician, carpenter, locksmith — finishes a job and takes payment on the spot. No invoice, no waiting, no awkward conversation about bank transfers. The customer taps their card and the job is paid for. Next-day settlement means the money is available tomorrow morning.
A market trader or event vendor needs a card machine that works outdoors with no Wi-Fi. Built-in 4G handles this. Battery life lasts all day. Between serving customers, check your running total on the mobile app. At the end of the day, you know exactly what you took — no counting cash, no discrepancies.
A mobile beauty therapist, personal trainer, or dog walker operates at different locations every day. The portable card machine fits in a bag and works at every client\'s home, park, or studio. Professional digital receipts are sent automatically. The business looks established even if it launched last month.
Self Employed Card Machine — FAQ
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