Best card machine for Picture framers
Independent picture-framing workshops, often combined with print-on-demand and art-supply retail. Bespoke per-job pricing with deposits on larger commissions.
Our pick
SumUp Solo
Acquirer: SumUp
Single-counter workshop trade. No-contract economics fit. Square Terminal works for those with retail-side stock and online sales. Higher-value commissions can still go on the same hardware.
Card machines compared for Picture framers
Headline rate, hardware cost, contract and form factor at a glance, from our full terminal reviews.
| Rank | Terminal | Rate | Hardware | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SumUp Solo Our pick | 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 with deposit-on-commission lumps. Christmas and graduation surges (May to July, November to December).
- Average transaction
- £40 to £300+
- Contactless share
- ~50%
Watch outs
- Deposit-on-bespoke needs clear refund policy in writing.
- Higher-value gallery commissions trigger SCA more often.
- Collection-ticket lapse periods (uncollected work after 6 months) need a documented charge policy.
Alternatives
- Square Terminal (with art-supply retail or online sales)
- Tap to Pay on iPhone (mobile / in-home consultation framers)
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How SumUp Solo stacks up
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Last reviewed: 18 May 2026