Independent UK Merchant Services Broker

Stop overpaying for payments.

We compare six FCA-regulated acquiring banks and introduce your business to the best deal — on rate, approval, and fit. No pressure. No hidden markup. Just the right solution.

6+
Acquiring banks on panel
£0
Cost to you for advice
18–48
Month contract options
IC++
Transparent pricing available
Process

From enquiry to live account

01
Free rate review

Tell us about your business, card turnover, and what you're paying now. No obligation — just an honest picture of where you stand and what's available.

02
We compare the panel

We run your profile against all six acquiring banks — matching on rate competitiveness, sector approval likelihood, and the right terminal or gateway for your setup.

03
We handle your application

We manage the application end to end — paperwork, KYC, liaising with the underwriting team, and keeping you updated at every stage. You don't chase; we do.

04
You go live & we stay

Account approved, terminal delivered, payments live. We remain your first point of contact for rate queries, disputes, upgrades, and anything else that comes up.

What we offer

Six solutions,
one broker.

From a single card machine to enterprise-scale processing. We don't push products — we find the right one for your business, volume, and sector.

Explore all services
01
Card Terminals

Countertop, portable, and SIM-enabled mobile terminals from Ingenico, Castles, Clover, and Worldpay. 18–48 month rental or outright purchase.

Contactless Apple Pay Google Pay 18–48 months
02
EPOS Systems

Integrated point-of-sale including Clover Flex, Mini, and Station Duo 2. Stock management, staff reporting, and app marketplace on one screen.

Clover Flex Clover Mini Station Duo 2 SkyTab POS
03
IC++ Pricing

Interchange-plus pricing — pay exactly what Visa or Mastercard charges, plus a fixed acquirer margin. Full cost visibility on every statement. Major savings at volume.

Full transparency Volume savings Multi-acquirer
04
Online Payments & Gateways

Payment gateway integrations for eCommerce, subscription, and MOTO businesses. We access acquirers including emerchantpay (high-risk and cross-border), Trust Payments (gateway + acquiring), payabl. (EU and multi-currency), and Worldpay (enterprise scale). 3DS2, multi-currency, and cross-border settlement available across the panel.

High-risk merchants Cross-border Multi-currency 3DS2 Subscription billing WooCommerce Shopify Custom API
05
Open Banking A2A

Account-to-account payments with zero interchange fees. Pay-by-bank via QR code, payment link, or checkout integration. Instant settlement. Ideal for high-volume businesses looking to cut processing costs to near zero.

Zero interchange Instant settlement QR code Payment link
06
Business Funding (MCA)

Merchant Cash Advances from £5,000 to £500,000 — repaid as a percentage of daily card takings. No fixed monthly payment, no fixed term. Quiet months cost you less automatically.

£5K–£500K Revenue-linked repayment Fast decisions
Pricing model

What IC++ actually means
for your business

Most merchants are on blended rates — one percentage regardless of card type. IC++ shows every component. Debit cards cost less than premium credit cards, and you pay the difference, not a blended average that always favours the acquirer.

Interchange (Visa consumer debit) 0.20%
Card scheme fee 0.04%
Acquirer margin (fixed) 0.10%
Total you pay 0.34%

Illustrative example. Actual rates depend on acquirer, card type, and volume. Blended rates for the same transaction are typically 0.6–1.0%.

Why choose us

Independent means
we work for you.

What you need
Payhorizon
Going direct
Multiple acquirers compared
6 banks compared
1 bank only
IC++ pricing option
Available across panel
Blended rate only
Application handled for you
End to end
You do it yourself
Unbiased advice
Independent broker
Sales rep with quota
Ongoing support
Your named contact
Call centre
Cost to you
Free
Free
Our principles
01
Full rate transparency

Every rate explained. IC++ pricing means you see exactly what you're paying and why — no blended surprises, no hidden margins.

02
FCA-regulated panel

Every acquirer on our panel is FCA-regulated. We operate as an introducer under MWBS (FRN 1003907). You're always in safe hands.

03
No quota pressure

We're not tied to one provider. We recommend based on what's right for your business — approval likelihood, rate, and sector fit.

04
Ongoing named support

We don't disappear post-sign-up. Rate changed? Terminal issue? Application question? One contact, throughout your contract.

Who we serve

Built for businesses
across every sector.

Taxi & Transport

PCO operators, fleets, chauffeur firms. SIM-enabled portable terminals, fleet accounts, and MCA for vehicle capex.

Hospitality

Restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels. Table-side terminals, EPOS with kitchen integration, and split-bill functionality.

Retail

High street and market traders. Countertop or portable terminals with stock and end-of-day reporting.

Enterprise & Public Sector

Parking operators, councils, NHS Trusts, utilities. IC++ at scale and open banking to eliminate interchange entirely.

eCommerce & High-Risk

Online retailers, subscriptions, and higher-risk MCC categories. Gateway integrations, 3DS2, multi-currency, cross-border.

Health, Beauty & Trades

Salons, clinics, barbers, contractors. Simple reliable terminals, low minimum volumes, no-fuss approval.

Ready to find out
what you should be paying?

A 15-minute conversation could save your business thousands a year. No commitment, no pressure.