Leicester, Leicestershire
Card machines for cafés & coffee shops in Leicester
We set up Teya card machines for cafés & coffee shops in the Golden Mile, the Cultural Quarter, Queens Road and across Leicestershire, with a bespoke quotation based on your card turnover and a real person to call.
Leicester's Golden Mile is packed with family-run restaurants and sweet shops where fast, simple terminals suit the counter setup.
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Running a café or coffee shop in Leicester
Leicester cafes can serve visitors whose day revolves around history rather than shopping alone. Leicester Cathedral houses Richard III's tomb, following his reburial there in 2015, and the King Richard III Visitor Centre is another tourism landmark. Abbey Park and Castle Gardens add outdoor destinations to the city's visitor mix. A cafe catering to these outings needs to accommodate takeaway drinks as well as customers stopping for a longer break.
The payment choice depends on whether customers order at the counter or settle where they sit. Teya Pro handles contactless, chip and PIN and mobile wallets, with printed receipts when needed. Teya Lite can travel between tables and provides digital receipts. For a small cafe that wants to accept contactless on a phone, Tap to Pay works through the Teya app on an iPhone or Android phone without extra hardware.
Coffee during a cathedral visit
Visitors stopping for coffee during a trip to Leicester Cathedral may want to pay for drinks and food together at the counter. Teya Pro accepts contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay as well as chip and PIN. Its built-in printer provides a paper receipt for anyone keeping a record of the outing.
A break after the park
A cafe welcoming customers after a walk in Abbey Park may have seated guests ready to leave while new orders arrive at the counter. Staff can carry pocket-sized Teya Lite to take payments around the room. It offers Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity, with digital receipts rather than paper slips.
Contactless at a small counter
For a small cafe serving people visiting Castle Gardens, counter space may be better kept for cups and food. Tap to Pay lets the owner take contactless payments on an iPhone or Android phone using the Teya app. It needs no extra hardware, offering an alternative to a separate card machine.
How Teya helps cafés & coffee shops in Leicester
Morning rush queues
Teya Pro is built for quick contactless, chip & PIN and mobile wallet payments.
Low average spend
Teya quotes rates around your average transaction, which matters when most sales are a few pounds.
Cash flow for stock
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.
Built into the machine
Split Bill for cafés & coffee shops
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Typical setup for a Leicester café or coffee shop
- One Teya Pro at the counter
- A second for busy periods or outdoor seating
- Tap to Pay on phone as back-up
Questions from Leicester cafés & coffee shops
Do we need a printer for payments from Leicester visitors?
That depends on your cafe's receipt preference, not whether customers are visiting Leicester Cathedral or live nearby. Teya Pro includes a receipt printer. Teya Lite has no printer and provides digital receipts, so choose according to how you serve customers.
Can a small cafe near Castle Gardens take payments on a phone?
Yes. Tap to Pay accepts contactless payments through the Teya app on an iPhone or Android phone, without extra hardware. For a small counter serving Castle Gardens visitors, it is an option when you do not want a separate terminal.
Do you set up cafés & coffee shops in the Golden Mile, the Cultural Quarter and Queens Road?
Yes. We quote for cafés & coffee shops anywhere in Leicester, including the Golden Mile, the Cultural Quarter and Queens Road, and across Leicestershire. Each quote is bespoke, based on your monthly card turnover.
I run a café or coffee shop near Leicester, in Loughborough. Can you help?
Yes. We also help cafés & coffee shops in nearby places such as Loughborough, Coalville and Hinckley. If you have more than one site, tell us about each one and we'll quote for the whole group.
Is Teya worth it for low-value sales?
Teya builds rates around your average transaction and volume. Send us a statement and we'll show you the comparison.
Is there a fee if I'm quiet?
On Teya's Start plan a £29.99 monthly fee applies when card turnover is under £2,500. We'll check which plan suits you.
How quickly can I start?
Once Teya approves your application, it sends your machine and we help you get set up. We'll talk you through the steps when you enquire.