Best card machine for Beauty clinics and aesthetic services
Aesthetic clinics, laser, injectable, semi-permanent makeup, advanced beauty. Higher-value transactions, deposit-on-booking, treatment-plan staged payments.
Our pick
Square Terminal
Acquirer: Square
Booking-system integration with Treatwell, Fresha or Phorest is the key spec. Square integrates well; standard rate fits clinic average transaction sizes.
Card machines compared for Beauty clinics and aesthetic services
Headline rate, hardware cost, contract and form factor at a glance, from our full terminal reviews.
| Rank | Terminal | Rate | Hardware | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Square Terminal Our pick | 1.75% per transaction (UK) | £149 to £199 | No contract |
| #2 | Dojo Go | 1.4% to 1.9% blended | £0 with rolling monthly fee | 12 months minimum |
Why this trade matters
- Cashflow shape
- Booking-deposit plus completion-of-treatment payment. Treatment-plan staged payments common.
- Average transaction
- £80 to £500+
- Contactless share
- ~50%
Watch outs
- CQC-regulated activities (some injectables) have separate compliance requirements.
- Booking-system integration with the acquirer must support deposits and refunds correctly.
- Insurance-card declines for higher-value treatments need handling.
Alternatives
- Dojo Go (busier multi-room clinics)
- Tap to Pay on iPhone (mobile aesthetic providers)
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How Square Terminal stacks up
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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026