Card machine for Cliniko
Card machines for healthcare practices using Cliniko as their patient-management software. Common across physiotherapy, osteopathy, podiatry, allied health.
Who uses Cliniko
UK allied-health practices on Cliniko. Mix of NHS contract work and private fees.
Best acquirers for this stack
- Stripe (deep Cliniko integration via the Cliniko Pay product)
- Square (independent of Cliniko)
- Tap to Pay on iPhone (mobile practitioners)
How the integration works
Cliniko Pay (powered by Stripe) handles payment-in-Cliniko for in-clinic and online consultations. Independent acquirers handle walk-in fees outside the booking system. Patient invoices generated by Cliniko reconcile against the chosen acquirer.
Watch outs
- Cliniko Pay rates are Stripe-set; comparable to direct Stripe.
- Insurance-direct billing handled separately from the card flow.
- CQC-regulated activities have specific compliance requirements that affect the practice not the acquirer.
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026