Best card machine for Veezu drivers UK 2026
For UK Veezu private hire drivers operating via the Veezu app across Cardiff, Bristol, Newport, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Yorkshire, Bradford and the wider Veezu franchise network. Platform fares settle via Veezu in-app; this guide covers off-platform fares: corporate accounts, direct bookings, customer-hails outside the app.
The ranking
1. Tap to Pay on iPhone (no terminal)
4.2 / 5Best for Veezu driver off-platform fares
iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.4+, no separate terminal · Same as the underlying acquirer · Same as the underlying acquirer
Tap to Pay on iPhone: zero hardware, no contract, no monthly fee. iPhone XS+ on iOS 16.4+ acts as the card reader at the customer's door at job completion. Best fit for the typical Veezu driver doing under £10k monthly off-platform card volume.
2. SumUp Solo
4.2 / 5Best dedicated Veezu off-platform reader
Portable terminal with built-in receipt printer (Solo Lite is no-printer) · 1.69% per transaction · No contract
SumUp Solo at £99 with 1.69% rate, standalone 4G. Works without phone tether so your phone stays free for the Veezu app, GPS and customer calls.
3. Tide Card Reader
3.8 / 5Best for Tide Business banking Veezu driver
Compact Bluetooth-paired reader (similar to Zettle / SumUp) · 1.5% per transaction (UK) · No contract
Tide Card Reader at £49 with 1.5% rate, same-day to Tide Business banking. Cheapest dedicated UK reader if you bank with Tide.
Quick comparison
Headline rate, hardware cost, contract and form factor at a glance.
| Rank | Terminal | Rate | Hardware | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tap to Pay on iPhone (no terminal) | Same as the underlying acquirer | £0 hardware (you already have the iPhone) | Same as the underlying acquirer |
| #2 | SumUp Solo | 1.69% per transaction | £99 to £149 hardware | No contract |
| #3 | Tide Card Reader | 1.5% per transaction (UK) | £49 hardware | No contract |
FAQs
Do Veezu drivers need a separate card machine?
For Veezu in-app fares: no, the platform handles payment. For off-platform fares: yes. Tap to Pay on iPhone is the cheapest setup because zero hardware. Most Veezu drivers split shifts between platform fares (Veezu app) and direct bookings (off-platform), so a card reader on the off-platform side captures the otherwise-lost trade.
Can Veezu drivers use the same card reader for cash and card?
Yes. The card reader handles card and contactless; cash is taken separately. SumUp Solo and Square Terminal handle the cash management via the same app (split-cash-and-card receipts).
How do Veezu drivers handle Cardiff, Bristol and Birmingham regulation differences?
Each Veezu franchise area operates under the local council's PHV licensing (Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Wolverhampton each have own rules). Card-machine requirements are universal: no UK PHV jurisdiction mandates card acceptance, but commercial standard demands it. Tap to Pay on iPhone works in every Veezu franchise area.
What about Veezu corporate account billing?
Veezu corporate accounts settle through the Veezu billing system; the driver does not handle card directly for corporate trips. Card-machine spend is mostly for non-corporate ad-hoc off-platform fares.
Methodology
Rankings are based on direct hands-on testing, published rates, settlement timing, contract terms, and acquirer reliability. We do not accept payment for ranking position. See our full methodology and editorial policy.
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Open quote form →Reviewed by Oliver Mackman, Director. Last reviewed: 2026-05-11.