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Shift4 · Free terminal

Free card machine for your business.

Get a fully featured card machine at zero cost — no monthly fees, no hidden charges, no long contract. SIM included so it works everywhere, even without a phone signal.

€0

Monthly fee

Next day

Payouts

1 week

Typical delivery

Shift4 rates

Visa & Mastercard

Standard consumer cards

1.25%

American Express

AMEX cards

1.9%

Payment links & phone

Virtual terminal / card-not-present

1.99%

Payout fee

Charged only on days funds are sent

€0.25/day

IC++ (interchange-plus) pricing available on request for higher-volume businesses. Bespoke plans available for businesses exceeding €5,000/month average card sales.

Everything included — nothing extra

One free device per site. Multiple locations eligible.

SIM card included

Works everywhere — no dependency on your phone's internet connection. Take payments at markets, events, outdoor venues, anywhere.

Next-day payouts

Funds settled to your bank account the next business day. No waiting around.

Print or email receipts

Customers can get a printed receipt or an emailed one. Email receipts also let you capture customer emails for marketing.

Cancel anytime

No penalties, no exit fees. If the machine breaks, a replacement is sent at no cost. No fees if unused.

Fast, secure transactions

Chip & PIN, contactless, and tap-to-pay. Comprehensive transaction reporting included.

Virtual terminal included

Take payments by phone or send payment links to customers — useful when you can't be face-to-face.

Perfect for small businesses on the move

If you take payments in person — especially at varying locations — this is built for you.

Market traders
Taxi drivers
Food trucks
Cafés & coffee
Charities
Barbers
Hair salons
Therapists
Bike repair
Beauty & massage

How to get your free card machine

1

Apply online

Fill in our short form with your business details. Takes about 2 minutes.

2

Provide your documents

We'll need ID, proof of address, business documentation, and your bank details. We'll guide you through exactly what's needed.

3

Sign electronically

Your agreement is signed electronically — no printing, no posting.

4

Receive your device

Your card machine is typically delivered within one week of approval.

Common questions

Yes. There is no monthly fee, no rental charge, and no setup cost. You pay only the transaction rate when you take a payment, plus the €0.25 payout fee on days your funds are settled.

Get your free card machine today

Apply online — delivered within a week. No monthly fees, cancel anytime.

Questions? Call or WhatsApp +353 1 420 0816