Best card machine for Mobile massage therapists
Mobile massage therapists, sports massage practitioners and reflexologists. In-home and corporate-event delivery. Job-by-job payment.
Our pick
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Acquirer: SumUp
Mobile, no fixed location, single-treatment flow. Tap to Pay removes hardware cost; SumUp Solo adds a printed receipt if wanted. No-contract economics fit freelance therapists.
Card machines compared for Mobile massage therapists
Headline rate, hardware cost, contract and form factor at a glance, from our full terminal reviews.
| Rank | Terminal | Rate | Hardware | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SumUp Solo | 1.69% per transaction | £99 to £149 hardware | No contract |
| #2 | Square Terminal | 1.75% per transaction (UK) | £149 to £199 | No contract |
Why this trade matters
- Cashflow shape
- Steady weekly with weekend peaks. Corporate-event lumps. Pre-event peaks (London Marathon, wedding-season).
- Average transaction
- £45 to £120
- Contactless share
- ~60%
Watch outs
- CThA, FHT or SMTO membership does not affect card acceptance but clients ask.
- Booking-app integration (Treatwell, Fresha) affects deposit handling.
- No-show deposit policy needs card-on-file with consent capture.
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Last reviewed: 18 May 2026