Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS)
Our pocket-sized card reader is a great option for small businesses who want to accept payments on the move or occasionally.
Apply now£49 upfront* No monthly fee
Take secure face-to-face card payments, by pairing the card reader to the Lloyds Bank Cardnet App on your mobile or tablet device.
- No monthly fee
- Connects via Bluetooth
- Receive funds typically in 3 working days
- Average eight-hour battery life
- Compatible with iOS and Android
- Set up in less than 30 minutes
- Free 12-month warranty
No monthly fee. Only pay when you use it.
Fixed transaction fee of 1.75% applies for each payment you accept.2
Payments to suit your customers
Setting up your Mobile Point of Sale is easy and means you’re ready to serve your customers from anywhere.
- Accept contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and chip & PIN
- Send digital receipts via SMS or email
- Process refunds directly from the app
Payments to suit your business
Whether you’re taking card payments as a small business that’s just starting out, or you want to take card payments on-the-go, Lloyds Bank Cardnet mPOS takes care of it.
Card and payment data is automatically secure and protected. You can view historic and real-time transactions, as well as see daily summaries and generate custom reports via the app.
We’ll also provide the required PCI DSS information when you apply, saving you time and effort.
Getting started with your Mobile Point of Sale
Specifications
Frequently asked questions
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The main difference is to do with your contract. Our Mobile Point of Sale is a great option for small business card payments as it has no minimum contract or monthly fee. It’s even small enough to fit in your pocket, so whether you have a business premises or not, you can set up and start selling from anywhere.
The other mobile card readers and our portable and countertop machines all come with a range of contract options, where you pay a monthly rental charge.
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mPOS or mobile point-of-sale is a specific device, smartphone or tablet that acts as a wireless till, allowing you to accept customer card payments. It works by using your mobile phone's Wi-Fi or 3G data connection to process the transaction. All you have to do is download the Lloyds Bank Cardnet App and connect your mobile phone to the device via Bluetooth. It’s designed for businesses that need to receive payments on the move.
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The Lloyds Bank Cardnet App is downloadable from the App Store of your smartphone or tablet device and requires a log-in to be created by you. The email used should be the same as the email provided to Cardnet as part of your set up process. If you need to change this, just let us know by email LloydsBankCardnetmPOS@lloydsbanking.com
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The card reader battery should last up to 8 hours before requiring a charge. It is possible to process transactions when the card reader is on charge.
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A gratuity or tips functionality can be applied to your terminal. Should you wish to have this enabled, please email LloydsBankCardnetmPOS@lloydsbanking.com. Please note the 1.75% processing fee charge also applies to gratuities.
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Your card reader is chargeable via a micro USB cable (one is included in your card reader box).
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Your funds should arrive in your business bank account within three to five working days of the transaction.
Other ways to accept payments face to face
Mobile card readers
Could be ideal if you need to sell away from your premises.
Portable card machines
A great option for taking payment in and around your premises.
Countertop card machines
Could be perfect if you always serve your customers at the till.
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This product is currently part of a trial intended to last for at least 12 months and on a rolling basis with two months’ notice thereafter.
Getting started guide
This guide provides important information setting up and managing the Mobile Point of Sale and card acceptance.
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