Local card machine reseller

Small shops, cafes, salons, market traders and mobile businesses. Your commission usually comes from the provider, not from the merchant directly.

Upfront commission on each terminal or account you sign, and often a share of ongoing transaction fees. Some partners also pay for referrals or terminal sales.

• Friendly, honest selling
• Explaining fees in plain language
• Following up and staying in touch

• Check the partner agreement carefully, including commission clawbacks, exclusivity and who owns the customer relationship
• Check with the provider and the FCA whether your role needs any authorisation or registration
• Be clear and honest about fees and contract lengths, as misleading merchants can cause complaints and reputational damage
• Check data protection obligations, including whether you need to pay the ICO fee if you hold customer details
• Ongoing income depends on the merchant staying with the provider, so it can be uneven

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £500, depending on your materials, travel and any tools you need. These are estimates. Read the partner agreement carefully so you understand commission terms before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £2,500, depending on how many businesses you sign up. Ongoing income depends on each merchant staying with the provider, so it can be uneven.

Check the partner agreement, including commission clawbacks, exclusivity and customer ownership. Check with the provider and the FCA whether your role needs authorisation or registration, and check data protection duties, including the ICO fee. Be clear and honest about fees.