Best card machine for Private GP clinics
Private GP practices, walk-in clinics and concierge medical services. Higher-ticket consultations, occasional insurance-direct billing, prescription dispensing add-ons.
Our pick
Stripe Reader S700
Acquirer: Stripe
Practice-management integration (Heydoc, Cliniko, Semble) plus online booking and pay-by-link is the workflow. Stripe handles online and in-person on one stack. Dojo Go works for busier walk-in clinics.
Card machines compared for Private GP clinics
Headline rate, hardware cost, contract and form factor at a glance, from our full terminal reviews.
| Rank | Terminal | Rate | Hardware | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stripe Reader S700 Our pick | Custom (Stripe pricing) | £229 | Stripe terms |
| #2 | Square Terminal | 1.75% per transaction (UK) | £149 to £199 | No contract |
| #3 | Dojo Go | 1.4% to 1.9% blended | £0 with rolling monthly fee | 12 months minimum |
Why this trade matters
- Cashflow shape
- Steady weekday flow with pre-travel-vaccine seasonal surge (April to August). Concierge subscriptions add monthly recurring revenue.
- Average transaction
- £90 to £450 per consultation
- Contactless share
- ~50%
Watch outs
- GMC-registered status check at acquirer onboarding for some clinics.
- Insurance-direct billing (Bupa, AXA, Vitality, Cigna) runs on separate rails.
- CQC registration affects regulatory positioning but not card processing directly.
- Pay-by-link 3DS configuration matters for higher-value remote consultations.
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How Stripe Reader S700 stacks up
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Last reviewed: 18 May 2026