Best card machine for dog groomers and mobile pet services

Mobile and shop-based dog groomers, pet-walking services, mobile pet care. Job-by-job payment.

Our pick

Tap to Pay on iPhone or SumUp Solo

Acquirer: SumUp

Predominantly mobile or single-room operation; Tap to Pay or SumUp Solo is the right fit. Booking-system integration matters (Treatwell-style apps).

Why this trade matters

Cashflow shape: Steady weekday flow with seasonal peaks (Christmas, summer holiday).
Average transaction: £25 to £75
Contactless share: ~65%

Watch outs

Booking-system app must integrate with the acquirer.
No-show payment policy needs configurable terminal support.

Alternatives

Square Terminal (shop-based with retail)

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Take your trade. We do the rest.

Named UK account team for the life of the agreement. Acquirer pays our commission on completed introductions, so it costs you nothing on top.

24/7 dedicated support
Direct line to a named UK account manager, not a generic acquirer helpline. When your terminal goes down on a Saturday night you call us.
Quarterly rate reviews
As your card volume grows your rate should drop. We renegotiate against the 80+ UK acquirer panel every quarter, so you never overpay because you forgot to ask.
Chargeback and dispute help
UK chargebacks cost £15 to £35 per case and 60-80% are friendly fraud you can win with the right evidence. We draft the response and escalate where the acquirer drags its feet.
Switching support when you outgrow
If a better acquirer fit emerges as you grow we manage the cutover. No exit-fee surprises, no dual-running gap. Same account team across acquirers.

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Last reviewed: 2026-04-26.