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Opinion Series
April 6, 2022

How Dive The World navigated through the pandemic with Pomelo Pay

Read about how one small business overcame the many challenges it faced from covid-19.

Business
March 2, 2022

RFID, EMV or NFC? How do contactless payments work and why does it matter?

We explore which technologies are at work every time you tap your smartphone on a payment terminal.

Business
February 18, 2022

The complete guide on how to start your own pop-up shop

Are you thinking about creating a pop-up shop? Here's how you make yours a success.

Business
February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day statistics: how will everyone be spending their money

We look at how people spend their money and which businesses benefit on Valentine's Day

Business
February 11, 2022

Third-party vs. in-house? What’s the best online ordering system for your UK takeaway?

We look at third-party and in-house online ordering systems. Find out which one is right for your restaurant.

Business
February 4, 2022

Want to create a safe, hygienic and efficient restaurant? Follow this guide on contactless dining

Contactless dining is safer and more cost-effective. Find out how you can easily create a covid-proof restaurant in this guide.

Business
January 28, 2022

Fintech in 2022: what can we look forward to this year?

We look at some of the new trends and innovations we'll see in fintech for 2022.

Business
January 7, 2022

Can I use and accept Alipay and WeChat Pay in the UK? Yes! Here’s how

WeChat Pay and Alipay are two of the most popular payment methods in the world. Here's how you can accept them.

Business
December 23, 2021

SMS payments/text to pay vs. Email payments: what’s best for your business?

Learn about SMS payments and email payments, and find out which one is right for your business.

Business
December 17, 2021

Why avoid mail order, telephone order (MOTO) payments? And what are the alternatives?

Find out what alternatives there are to MOTO payments, with Pomelo Pay.

Business
December 13, 2021

Have a cashless christmas and a digital new year!

As there are 12 days until Christmas, we wanted to share with you the reasons as to why you should go digital for Christmas and the new year.

Business
December 9, 2021

Our milestones: how we got to where we are now

We want to reflect on our milestones here at Pomelo Pay. To see how far we have come and what we have yet to achieve.

Opinion Series
December 7, 2021

Opinion series: Rea Savva and Lex Brunette on brand marketing (Part 1)

We discuss the importance of brand and marketing and explore which businesses get it right.

Features
December 3, 2021

Stop late invoice payments with these 10 simple steps

Get paid quicker by processing your invoices effectively.

Business
November 26, 2021

7 simple ways to reduce your queues and manage customers effectively

Standing in a queue is not so appealing. Here's how Pomelo Pay can help cut down your customer's waiting time.

Business
November 25, 2021

Your business doesn’t need a payment terminal: how you can accept card payments on your phone

Learn about how your business can ditch the payment terminal and start accepting card payments on your phone.

News
November 23, 2021

Pomelo Pay raises $10 million to fuel global growth

Pomelo Pay closes their Series A with $10 million and prepares to expand its presence across global markets

Opinion Series
November 12, 2021

Talk Money Week: discussing digital payments With Timi Merriman-Johnson

Find out how digital payments are helping customers and businesses with Timi Merriman-Johnson.

Opinion Series
November 11, 2021

Opinion series: Kush Thakrar on managing money effectively

We speak to Pomelo's Head of Financial Control, Kush Thakrar, about his role within the company.

Business
November 3, 2021

Manage your business better: a roundup of our best tools and integrations

We have compiled a list of all the available integrations which you can take advantage of, to make managing your business even easier.

Business
October 31, 2021

Don’t let mobile payments spook you!

Are you ready to face your fears and make the leap to mobile payments? Switching isn’t scary!

Business
October 25, 2021

£100 contactless payments have arrived. Is the limit increase safe for customers and better for your business?

The contactless limit is increasing to £100. Here’s why we think it’s great for your business.

Business
October 21, 2021

How we help businesses turn digital

Right now, digitalisation is crucial to growth, here’s how Pomelo Pay help businesses achieve it.

Business
October 14, 2021

A guide to alternative payment methods, and why your business needs them

Digital wallets, cryptocurrencies and buy now pay later. Find out why alternative payments are important and what they can do for your business.

Business
October 12, 2021

“The name’s Pay. Pomelo Pay.”

To mark the release of the new Bond film, we imagine what 007 would do with Pomelo Pay’s tools at his disposal!

Business
October 1, 2021

Why is cash disappearing? And are we headed for a cashless future?

More and more shops aren't accepting cash anymore. Cash is slowly dying out, but will it disappear forever?

Spotlight Series
September 20, 2021

How All Ironed Out ditched the card reader to take their business contactless

Learn about how going virtual, can bring benefits to your business like All Ironed Out.

Business
September 17, 2021

How to increase checkout conversions with these 8 simple strategies

Customers abandon their carts for a number of reasons. Implement these simple steps to increase your conversions.

Features
September 2, 2021

Introducing enhanced security for payment links

Discover how to protect your payments by limiting the amount of locations a payment link can be opened.

Features
September 2, 2021

New! Why our terms & conditions feature is important when doing business

Discover why having a clear set of terms & conditions is important and the benefits of adding them to your payment experience

News
August 31, 2021

Pomelo Pay launches the official OpenCart plugin for merchants

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

Opinion Series
August 25, 2021

Opinion series: Sara Sabbagh on why customer service is key to business success

Head of Partnerships and Customer Success, Sara Sabbagh, discusses why customer service is key to business success in the latest opinion series.

News
August 6, 2021

New! Open Banking

Get an in-depth understanding of Open Banking and how it benefits you

Features
August 2, 2021

Update: customer and order receipt printing!

Directly print customer and order receipts from the Pomelo app using Bluetooth and wifi.

News
August 2, 2021

Pomelo x Accept: we’ve made it official

We've teamed up with Accept, leading technology manufacturers for receipt printers.

Features
August 2, 2021

New! Order management: get updated live when an order is placed

Explore what you can do with our new update for order management.

Opinion Series
July 23, 2021

Jee Yen Hee: the importance of data in business

Data Scientist, Jee Yen Hee, discusses the importance of data for businesses in the latest Opinion Series.

Business
June 29, 2021

A complete guide to unified commerce

The future of shopping is unified commerce. But what does that mean and why should you care? We've put together this guide to help you learn more about unified commerce.

Features
June 29, 2021

Coming soon: record your cash transactions

Read all about the latest improvement to the Pomelo Pay app, which allows you to officially record your cash transactions

Features
June 23, 2021

Best payment link provider: where to begin

What's the best payment link provider and how do you start using payment links?

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

Opinion series: Simon Verraest on 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? We examine how NFC payments work and what makes them safe.

News
April 7, 2021

A guide to the Pomelo Pay compliance process

Learn about our compliance and onboarding process

Thought Leadership
April 1, 2021

The state of QR code payments in 2021 (Part 2)

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

The state of QR code payments in 2021 (Part 1)

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 5 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 (17 of our top tips!)

Here are some low cost and highly effective tips to promote your business locally.

Business
February 8, 2021

What is the most secure payment method? (We compare 6!)

What's the most secure payment method for your company? We examine 6 of the most popular.

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 everything 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 business needs access to funding. Here are 5 of the best short term financing options.

News
December 1, 2020

Try our new improved online shop

We've updated our online Shop, to make your online presence even better.

Business
November 27, 2020

Who has the best business bank accounts for contractors?

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

Payment processor vs. payment gateway: the ultimate 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

Here’s why you should try us in test mode today.

Business
October 23, 2020

Social media for business: how to get started

Social media is an intrinsic part of our lives. 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. Now you can get set up for free.

Business
October 9, 2020

6 Reasons why you should use an mPOS (mobile point of sale) or smartphone POS

We explore why an mPOS may be right choice for your business.

Business
October 2, 2020

What are the invoice requirements for the UK?

What are the requirements for invoices issued in the UK? Find out here.

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 continues to move online, here's how you can make your business 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 are they and how to accept them

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

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 is the reason 80-90% of small businesses fail. Here’s how we're helping businesses manage cash flow.

News
July 24, 2020

Plastic Free July: take 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? An online ordering system.

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? Here are 3 ways to get started.

News
July 9, 2020

Eat Out to Help Out: how does the new scheme work?

Here's how Rishi Sunak's new Eat Out to Help Out scheme works.

News
July 2, 2020

We examine the government's advice on reopening pubs and restaurants safely

We look at the steps you can take to re-open and stay safe during covid-19.

News
June 30, 2020

How restaurants are surviving through covid-19

Here’s how savvy restaurants are surviving through covid-19. Here are some of the best tips you can use.

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