Teya vs takepayments
Thinking of switching from takepayments to Teya?
takepayments is often looked at by independent shops, salons and trades comparing card machine contracts. If you're with takepayments now — or weighing it up — here's what Teya offers and how to compare them fairly.
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£100 bonus payable after £1,000 in qualifying card payments has been processed through Teya. T&Cs apply. Offered by Business Genie Payments, not by Teya. Read the terms
What you get with Teya
A quotation built around you
Teya quotes on your volume, sector and average transaction — not a one-size price list.
Settlement options
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.
Straightforward set-up
Once Teya approves your application, it sends your machine and we help you get set up, so you can plan the switch without a gap in payments.
24/7 human support
Real people by phone, live chat or WhatsApp, day or night.
Teya Pro card machine
Teya Pro is built for quick contactless, chip & PIN and mobile wallet payments.
Teya Business Account
An e-money account with 0.5% cashback on purchases made with the Teya Business debit card. It is not FSCS-protected.
Business funding up to £1m
Business Genie Payments arranges business funding up to £1,000,000, subject to eligibility and approval.
A local partner you can phone
Business Genie Payments handles your application and stays your point of contact.
Questions to ask takepayments before you decide
- What is my total monthly cost at my turnover, including rental, minimums and per-transaction fees?
- How many days until my card takings reach my bank — including weekends?
- How long is my contract and what would it cost to leave early?
- Can I reach a real person 24/7 if a machine fails on a Saturday night?
- Does the machine keep working when the Wi-Fi drops?
Read the free card fees checklist or see how switching works.