Best card machine for funeral directors

Name: Stripe Reader S700 for Funeral directors
Brand: Stripe Reader S700
Availability: InStock

Independent funeral directors and family-run undertakers. Higher-ticket transactions, often paid by deceased's estate or family within 30 days. Pre-paid funeral plans run separately.

Our pick

Stripe Reader S700

Acquirer: Stripe

Card-not-present invoice-pay-by-card is the dominant flow; in-person card less common. Stripe handles both on one stack with clear settlement. Pre-paid funeral plans are FCA-regulated and run on separate rails.

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Why this trade matters

Cashflow shape: Steady year-round with winter peak (flu / cold-related deaths December to February). Invoice-pay terms 7 to 30 days.
Average transaction: £800 to £6,000+
Contactless share: ~10% (most flow is invoice-pay-by-card)

Watch outs

FCA-regulated pre-paid funeral plans (since July 2022) run on separate compliance rails from at-need card processing.
High-value transactions trigger SCA; 3DS configuration on pay-by-link matters.
Estate-paid invoices can take 30 to 90 days; acquirer reserve practices vary.
NAFD or SAIF membership does not affect card acceptance.

Alternatives

Square Terminal (smaller operators)
Tap to Pay on iPhone (visiting arrangements)

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Named UK account team for the life of the agreement. Acquirer pays our commission on completed introductions, so it costs you nothing on top.

24/7 dedicated support
Direct line to a named UK account manager, not a generic acquirer helpline. When your terminal goes down on a Saturday night you call us.
Quarterly rate reviews
As your card volume grows your rate should drop. We renegotiate against the 80+ UK acquirer panel every quarter, so you never overpay because you forgot to ask.
Chargeback and dispute help
UK chargebacks cost £15 to £35 per case and 60-80% are friendly fraud you can win with the right evidence. We draft the response and escalate where the acquirer drags its feet.
Switching support when you outgrow
If a better acquirer fit emerges as you grow we manage the cutover. No exit-fee surprises, no dual-running gap. Same account team across acquirers.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-18.