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: 2026-04-26.