How to leave Take Payments

Take Payments is a UK SMB acquirer / broker with significant sector content marketing. Exit specifics are similar to Paymentsense, depends on whether you signed Take Payments paper or underlying acquirer paper.

Contract specifics

Notice period
90 days standard; sometimes 60 days for newer contracts.
Exit fees
Hardware rental fees common. Service termination fees occur on early exit.
Terminal return
Required for rental hardware.

What typically happens

Notice via account manager or written. Account managers often try to retain, a counter-offer is possible if you push. Confirmations and settlements normal.

Where merchants typically move

  • Direct acquirers if rate is the issue.
  • Other brokers if you prefer a broker relationship.

Watch outs

  • Counter-offers may be the cheapest route, get one before deciding.
  • Sector-specific deals you may not find direct elsewhere.

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Reviewed by Oliver Mackman, Director. Last reviewed: 2026-04-26. We do not get a benefit from you leaving any specific provider; if you read corrections needed, tell us at editorial@acceptcard.co.uk.