Exeter, Devon
Card machines in Exeter, set up properly
Business Genie Payments is an independent authorised Teya partner working with cafés, independent retail, restaurants in Gandy Street, Fore Street, the Quay and the wider Devon area. You get Teya's card machines, Business Account and funding — arranged by one person you can actually phone.
Fore Street's independents mix retail and food service in small units with limited counter space.
Who we set up in Exeter
- cafés
- independent retail
- restaurants
Areas we cover
- Gandy Street
- Fore Street
- the Quay
- Anywhere else in Devon
What you get
- Teya Pro or Lite card machine
- Teya settles card takings the next working day as standard, and qualifying businesses can choose everyday or Instant Settlement options, with conditions and in some cases an extra charge.
- Business Account with up to 0.5% cashback
- Business funding up to £1m from Business Genie Payments
- 24/7 human support from Teya
Card machines in Exeter by business type
Taking card payments in Exeter
Exeter combines a historic cathedral city centre with a large student population from the University of Exeter's Streatham and St Luke's campuses. Footfall flows between historic retail streets like Gandy Street, independent trading hubs along Fore Street, and leisure spots down by the River Exe at the Quay. Domestic tourism, university terms, and regular matchdays at Sandy Park and St James Park bring varied customer patterns. Local businesses need payment systems capable of keeping checkout queues moving during peak shopping hours and weekend dining rushes.
Business Genie Payments supplies modern Teya card payment solutions tailored for Exeter merchants. Teya Pro is built for quick contactless, chip & PIN and mobile wallet payments. Teya settles card takings the next working day as standard, and qualifying businesses can choose everyday or Instant Settlement options, with conditions and in some cases an extra charge.
Table service dining around the Quay
Restaurants down along the River Exe at the Quay deal with heavy seasonal visitor trade and outdoor dining. The portable Teya Pro card machine features a 14-hour battery and built-in bill splitting and tipping. Staff can take payments directly at tables, while Wi-Fi and 4G fallback prevent drops during peak lunch and dinner services.
Compact independent shops along Fore Street
Independent shops on Fore Street often work out of historic premises with limited counter space. Teya Pro is built for quick contactless, chip & PIN and mobile wallet payments. For busy periods or pop-up stockists, staff can also use Teya Tap to Pay on phone to serve shoppers anywhere on the shop floor.
Pre-ordered catering for university events
Supplying corporate bookings or departmental events for the University of Exeter's Streatham campus requires remote payment handling. With Teya payment links, local caterers and bakeries can send secure invoices and deposit requests directly to clients via email or message, locking in orders and confirming funds before delivering across the city.
Card machines in Exeter: common questions
Can Devon businesses outside central Exeter get set up?
Yes. Support is provided by phone throughout Devon. Alongside Exeter, setups are arranged for traders across neighbouring areas including Exmouth (9 miles), Tiverton (12 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles), Torquay (18 miles), and Paignton (20 miles). Terminals arrive pre-configured by courier, enabling quick plug-and-play operation for retail units, cafés, and mobile operations.
How quickly do card takings reach our bank?
Teya settles card takings the next working day as standard, and qualifying businesses can choose everyday or Instant Settlement options, with conditions and in some cases an extra charge. This immediate access to funds helps independent retail shops and restaurants manage supplier bills, stock purchases, and routine payroll smoothly throughout the week.
Is funding available to help expand our premises?
Eligible merchants can access growth capital through Business Genie Payments (up to £1,000,000). Rather than rigid monthly deadlines, a cash advance is repaid automatically as an agreed share of daily card sales, matching repayments to your actual trading volume, subject to eligibility.
Do you cover businesses in Gandy Street, Fore Street and the Quay, Exeter?
Yes. Business Genie Payments sets up Teya card machines for businesses across Exeter, including Gandy Street, Fore Street and the Quay, and the wider Devon. Quotes are arranged by phone or a booked call, so you don't need to visit an office.
Which Exeter businesses do you set card machines up for?
Locally we most often help cafés, independent retail and restaurants. Any business taking card payments in Exeter can ask for a bespoke Teya quote based on its monthly card turnover.
I also trade in Exmouth and Tiverton. Can you cover that too?
Yes. Many Exeter businesses also trade in nearby towns such as Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot, at markets or at events. Tell us every site you trade from and we'll quote for the whole setup. Teya Lite and Teya Go can connect over 4G as well as Wi-Fi, which suits trading away from your main premises.
Are there guides for my type of business in Exeter?
Yes. There are Exeter guides for restaurants, pubs & bars, cafés & coffee shops, retail shops, hair & beauty salons and takeaways, linked further down this page.
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