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Business
June 17, 2021

Should You Take Pre-authorisations or Deposits?

What's the difference between a pre-authorisation and a deposit? We put everything you need to know in this article.

Business
May 26, 2021

Why QR Codes are the Future of Hospitality

Why are QR codes the future of hospitality? It's what customers want. Find out how the hospitality industry can benefit from QR codes!

Opinion Series
May 21, 2021

Simon Verraest: The Importance of Digitalization

Co-founder, Simon Verraest, discusses the importance of digitalization in business growth

Business
May 11, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Payment Methods

What is a payment method and why is it worth offering several types to your customers? In this comprehensive guide we go over all the basics to get started.

News
May 10, 2021

Partnership Announcement: Pomelo Pay and Mastercard

Pomelo Pay prepares to issue cards through Mastercard connection and boost SME offering

April 30, 2021

Top Contactless Payments Statistics for 2021

How popular are contactless payments in 2021? We put together a summary with all of the most important statistics of the year!

Spotlight Series
April 23, 2021

How This Mobile Food Business Doubled Their Orders With On the Go Payments

Tiziania, owner of mobile food business Heartmelts, doubled her orders with Pomelo Pay. Read more to find out how!

News
April 22, 2021

Podcast: A conversation about contactless payments and QR codes

Vincent Choi, CEO of Pomelo Pay joins the FinTech Magazine Podcast to talk about contactless payments, the importance of QR codes and the impact of the pandemic and Brexit for the fintech industry.

News
April 16, 2021

Pomelo Pay launches an official WooCommerce plugin for merchants

Install popular payment methods with one plugin and take your business to the next level

News
April 13, 2021

New! Add Custom Fees to your Shop

Explore how our new Custom Fees feature can bring more flexibility to your Shop

Business
April 7, 2021

What are NFC Mobile Payments and are They Safe?

What are NFC mobile payments? And are they safe? We look at how NFC payments work and why they are one of the most secure payment methods.

News
April 7, 2021

A Guide to the Pomelo Pay Compliance Process

Learn about our compliance and onboarding process

Thought Leadership
April 1, 2021

Part 2: The State of QR Code Payments in 2021

The second part of our State of QR codes report! Here we cover the future of QR code payments and how they work with Pomelo Pay

News
March 26, 2021

What the £100 Contactless Payment Limit Means for your Business

As a business owner, it’s likely you’re now wondering what the contactless limit increase could mean for your company. We put everything you need to know on one page.

Opinion Series
March 22, 2021

Andrew Doukanaris: Digital Payments in a Post-Covid World

Chairman, Andrew Doukanaris, discusses how digital payments took a big leap forward during the Coronavirus outbreak

Thought Leadership
March 19, 2021

Part 1: The State of QR Code Payments in 2021

In Part 1 of our State of QR codes report we look at how QR codes took over the world as well as the top use cases in 2021.

Features
March 16, 2021

Is Apple Pay Safe?

Apple Pay is designed to declutter your pockets and supported by all major debit and credit cards across the world. Here's what makes it secure and safe.

Features
March 16, 2021

Is Google Pay Safe?

Google Pay is one of the biggest mobile payment providers. Here are the security measures Google Pay have put in place to keep both your personal details and money safe.

Business
March 12, 2021

Why You Should Use a Payment Gateway for Your Website

What is a payment gateway? How does it help me process payments? We've answered all your questions in this short guide.

Spotlight Series
March 5, 2021

How this Business Owner Uses Pomelo Pay to Get Paid Instantly

Know that irritating feeling of having to chase a client payment for the third time? We know the feeling.

Business
February 26, 2021

What is a Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Why Should You Partner with One?

Tired of having to partner with five different payment providers? Here's why you should partner with a PSP!

Spotlight Series
February 19, 2021

How a Local Taxi Business Boosted Passenger Hires with Pomelo Pay

Read how Amran can now take card payments and manage his drivers using Pomelo Pay!

Business
February 12, 2021

How to Promote your Business Locally (14 of Our Top Tips!)

When it comes to promoting your business, going small is often better. Here are some top tips to promote your business locally.

Business
February 8, 2021

What is the Most Secure Payment Method? (We Compare 5!)

What's the most secure payment method for your company? We break down five different ones, along with the pros and cons.

Business
January 29, 2021

6 of Our Favourite Customer Loyalty Programs

Thanks to the internet, brand loyalty is now at an all-time high. Here are some of the top customer loyalty programs brands are implementing.

Features
January 22, 2021

Why Payment Links Are Key to Thriving Throughout Lockdown

With payment links, you can take payments that are safe, hygienic and convenient.

Features
January 19, 2021

Introducing Tap to Pay

Pomelo Pay introduces a revolutionary way of taking card payments for phones with their new Tap to Pay feature

Business
January 15, 2021

8 Digital Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses that Work in 2021

With the Covid pandemic and lockdown, learning how to navigate the digital world has become less of a “nice-to-have” and more of a necessity.

Features
January 8, 2021

Here's Why QR Codes are the Future of Payments

With regular UK lockdowns, small businesses need an alternative to accepting payments and doing business. QR codes are a key part of helping businesses adapt to new regulations.

Business
January 1, 2021

How Do I Pay VAT? All Your VAT Questions Answered

What is VAT? Do I need to register? How do I pay? In this post, we cover the basics so you know what to do with VAT.

Spotlight Series
December 25, 2020

How a Street Food Vendor from Kingston Market Boosted Revenue by 10% with Pomelo Pay

Read how Tom from Phoreal is growing his Vietnamese street food stall through lockdown.

News
December 22, 2020

News Flash! Pomelo Pay Introduces 0% Processing Offer

Pomelo Pay has expanded its Covid-19 proof payment support to SMEs with an unlimited processing offer.

Business
December 18, 2020

6 Festive Ideas to Promote Your Coffee Shop (that work in 2020!)

What are some ways to promote your coffee shop during the festive period that work in 2020? We've got 6!

Features
December 14, 2020

5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Be Using Payment Links

Payment links are a great solution for taking payments remotely, such as over the phone or when the customer is at home. The perfect way to keep everyone safe.

Features
December 11, 2020

Can I Take Card Payments on My Phone?

If you’re looking to take card payments with your phone, what’s the best way to do so? Here are two main ways to take payments on your phone. 📲

Business
December 4, 2020

Short Term Financing: 5 Different Options for Your Business

Every small business owner reaches a moment where they need to find funding. 💸 Here are 5 of the best financing options.

News
December 1, 2020

Our New Improved Online Shop

We've updated our online Shop, giving you even more ways to sell

Business
November 27, 2020

What are the Best Business Bank Accounts for Contractors? Here are 6!

A contractor’s business bank account is an essential part of the working toolkit. Here's a list with some of the best business bank accounts for contractors.

Tutorials
November 20, 2020

Getting Started: How to Sell Your Products Online for Free

Selling your products online allows you to remain open and stay in business throughout lockdown.

News
November 6, 2020

Best Card Payment Machines: How to Pick the Right One for Your Business

How can you make sure to pick the best card payment machine? We explain everything you need to know in this article.

Business
October 30, 2020

The Business Guide to Online Payment Processing

When you first start accepting payments as a business, it’s worth familiarising yourself with a few of the payment terms.

Features
October 30, 2020

Introducing Test Mode - A Faster Way to Try Us Out

3 great reasons why you should try us in Test Mode today

Business
October 23, 2020

Social Media for Business: How to Get Started

Social media acts as a bridge between the offline and online world. Here's how to get started with social media marketing.

Business
October 16, 2020

Can I Accept Card Payments Online For Free?

Taking payments online is more important now than ever. 💻

Business
October 9, 2020

5 Reasons Why You Should Use an mPOS (Mobile POS)?

A mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) will help you create the smoothest payment experience possible for your customers.

Business
October 2, 2020

What Are the Invoice Requirements in the UK?

What are the invoice requirements for invoices issued in the UK? Read this guide to find out how to invoice your clients and customers correctly.

News
September 20, 2020

What is Pomelo Pay and How Can it Help My Business?

Pomelo Pay is a payment provider offering a secure, simple and hassle-free way to take payments in an instant.

News
September 18, 2020

Top Ways to Get Involved with Recycle Week

What are some ways you plan on getting involved with Recycle Week? ♻

Business
September 11, 2020

7 Tips to Help Grow your Restaurant or Cafe Online

As the world shifts online, it’s likely you’ve been considering making your business more digital-friendly too. 📲

Tutorials
September 4, 2020

How to Get Started with Mobile Ordering

Mobile ordering is becoming more popular than ever. Here's how to get started.

Features
September 4, 2020

QR Code Payments: What They Are and How to Get Started

Why are QR code payments so great for your business? We explain what QR codes are, how they work and the benefits of using them.

Features
August 28, 2020

Start Accepting Pre-Orders with Pomelo Pay

Now with pre-orders your customers can order food and beverage online and in advance!

Business
August 21, 2020

17 Great Resources for Your Coffee Shop

Having the right resources makes managing a business a whole lot easier, especially when it comes to a fully-functioning busy coffee shop.

Business
August 7, 2020

How We’re Sorting Cash Flow Issues for Small Businesses

Poor cash flow management is the main reason 80-90% of small businesses fail. Here’s how Pomelo Pay is helping small businesses manage cash flow.

News
July 24, 2020

Plastic Free July: Steps Towards a Greener Business

Participating in Plastic Free July is a great way to get create a greener, more sustainable business.

Features
July 17, 2020

Online Ordering Systems: What Are The Advantages of Using One?

How can you take orders and deliver your food and beverages all while maintaining a safe distance? Luckily, there is a solution: online ordering systems.

Business
July 10, 2020

3 On-the-Go Payment Options for Small Businesses

If your business doesn’t have a physical location, how do you accept payments on-the-go? We put together three methods small businesses can accept payments while travelling.

News
July 9, 2020

Eat Out to Help Out: How does the New Scheme Work?

Rishi Sunak has just announced a new Eat Out to Help Out scheme to incentivise people to eat out, thereby supporting restaurants, pubs and other food businesses as well as their 1.8 million employees.

News
July 2, 2020

Government Advice on Reopening Pubs and Restaurants Safely

As part of the response to the question of when can restaurants reopen, the government has recently published an extensive advisory guide for pubs and restaurants reopening so that they can help keep customers safe while the Coronavirus is still active.

News
June 30, 2020

How Restaurants are Handling Covid to Survive

Here’s how savvy restaurants are handling Covid to survive, and how you can too. Our top tips will help you keep your doors open, staff morale up, and customers happy.

Features
June 16, 2020

A Better Checkout Experience with Google Pay

Instant and secure checkout on your payment page with the improved Google Pay integration.

Features
June 11, 2020

Free Menu Maker

Pomelo Pay’s online menu creator will help make your restaurant safe for reopening post-lockdown.

Features
June 8, 2020

Create a Free Online Shop with Pomelo Shop

No website? No problem! Pomelo Pay’s new improved Shop helps small businesses sell online.

Business
May 18, 2020

How the Bounce Back Loan is Helping Small Businesses

As lockdown persists, small businesses struggling with cash flow are still not receiving the loans they need.

Features
May 7, 2020

9 Reasons to Use Pomelo Pay for Taking Card Payments

We know these are challenging times for small businesses which is why we want to make it as easy as possible for you to take payments from your customers.

Business
April 30, 2020

Obstacles Chinese Students Face When Paying Tuition Fees

In the UK, 31% of non-EU students come from China. That’s 120,000 students in British universities today.

Business
April 30, 2020

How Universities Can Catch up with the Chinese Banking System

Chinese students are faced with quite a few obstacles when the time comes for them to pay their university fees.

News
April 21, 2020

5 Ways the UK Government is Helping SMEs with Covid-19

On the 23rd of March of 2020, the government ordered all cafes, pubs and non-essential businesses to shut down for at least 3 weeks in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

News
April 1, 2020

Are Card Machines Going to Disappear?

Cards are replacing cash at a colossal speed: almost two in five payments were made by debit cards in 2018.

Business
April 1, 2020

Why the Best Mobile Card Reader is your Smartphone

As a business, accepting card payments is a must.

Business
March 31, 2020

5 Ways to Save Money on Business Transactions

Expensive business transactions can take a large cut out of a business’ profits.

News
March 19, 2020

Why Going Cashless is Better for the Environment

Have you ever thought about the environmental cost of your payment methods?

Tutorials
March 6, 2020

How Does Pomelo Pay work?

Steps on how to get started and take payments using Pomelo Pay.

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