The UK Hospitality Payments Guide: Everything Pubs, Restaurants & Bars Need to Know

Card rates, tipping, EPOS integration, and cash flow. With real numbers and practical steps for hospitality businesses.

30.2bnUK debit card transactions in 2024 (UK Finance)

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What's inside

Fair hospitality rates

Benchmarks specific to high-volume, low-value transactions.

Tipping configuration

How gratuity prompts work in practice and what to ask your provider.

EPOS integration

How to check compatibility with your till before you commit to a switch.

Why this guide exists

UK Finance data shows debit card transactions hit 30.2 billion in 2024. Yet most pubs, restaurants and bars are still on rates negotiated years ago. This guide covers everything specific to hospitality: rate benchmarks, tipping configuration, EPOS integration, and next-day payouts.

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