Best Card Machines for Taxi Drivers – Updated January 2020.

 

Since Monday 31^st October 2016 it is compulsory for London’s famous black cabs to take card payments. This meant customers no longer have to worry about having cash on them as they can pay for their journey with their credit and debit card. All licensed taxis must now be fitted with a TFL approved card machine. Many Black cabs drivers had capacity to accept card payments before this ruling was introduced by London Mayor Sadiq Khan & Transport for London. However – now customers can be sure they can pay conveniently by card. This in turn has led to Black cabs getting more bookings and not losing out on customers who thought they needed cash to pay.

 

 

 

 

• Taxi drivers that fail to comply will be issued with an unfit notice which will remain in place until the driver is fully compliant and have an approved card machine.

 

This move came about when 86% of people surveyed in consultation insisted that they would want and prefer to use their credit cards and contactless payment cards in black cab taxis. Black cabs must now all have a contactless chip & pin terminals that facilitate the printing of receipts.

 

 

After implementation many minicab and private hire companies have also started to accept card payments. For many businesses losing customers who are ready to pay because you do not have a card machine takes its toll on both your profit and reputation.

 

 

Best Credit Card Machine Providers for London Taxis / Cab Drivers (list is in no particular order)

 

1. iZettle are a leader in mobile card payment soltions. The Izettle Black Cab Bundle offers the following features:

• Izettle Black Cab Bundle
• iZettle Card Reader Pro Contactless
• Star SM-L200 Bluetooth Receipt Printer
• Card reader mount
• Power converter and box of 20 receipt rolls

 

 

 

 

 

Izettle Review

 

 

 

 

2. Paypal need no introduction in the payments market. Their PaypalHere cab solution bundle drivers are giving a chip & pin contactless card reader with the following features:

• Card reader mount for passenger compartment
• Bluetooth receipt printer
• Printer mount for driver compartment
• Power converter for printer
• Receipt roll
• Compatible with TX taxi models

 

 

 

Paypal Review

 

 

3. Worldpay Ingenico Move 5000 is the mobile card machine solution that makes taking debit and credit card payments on the go a simple process. It comes with the following features:

• Accepts All Payment options (swipe, contactless, EMV, Chip & Pin)
• User frinedly and intuitive interface
• Designed for mobility
• Built in data capture
• Maximized network availability
• Seamless NFC Payment

 

 

 

Worldpay Review

Recommended TFL Card Reader for Taxi drivers

 

So there you have it. We have listed our opinion on the best card machine providers for taxis, black cab, minicab drivers to help you get started.  Each card machine provider has their advantages and cons. When you get a quote with us we can help you find the best one for you by matching you with the best providers. Simple fill in our quote form and let us do the hard work.