We know retail moves fast, and your payment system should keep pace. With Bira’s card-payment solution, you’ll enjoy straightforward pricing, next-day settlements, and a reliable partner that helps your business run smoothly, every day.
Why switch today?
Simple - you’ll benefit from:
- Three months free terminal rental to all Bira members*
- Next-day settlement ensures you get paid faster and maintains a healthy cash flow.
- Short 12-month contract
- 7 days a week customer service
- 5-star customer support
Built for independent retailers like you
Whether you’re a high-street shop, niche specialist, online seller or multichannel business, you need a payments solution that works as hard as you do.
- Receive payments in-store, online or by phone: one provider, one solution.
- Equipment and tech made easy: the payments partner handles everything so you don’t have to.
- Transparent pricing: no surprises, no hidden charges — you know what you’re getting.
Ready to get started?
- Join Bira (if you’re not yet a member) to unlock the exclusive terms.
- We’ll introduce you to our payments partner, who’ll walk you through your tailored setup — fast, friendly, no technical headache.
- Get trained, set up and ready to accept payments — start saving and serving your customers better right away.
Your next step
Ready to start saving on your card payment?
Simply fill in this quick form and our payments team will be in touch to provide your tailored quote — no pressure, no jargon, just clear answers and real savings.
You’ll find out exactly how much you could save as a Bira member — and be on your way to faster payments, lower fees, and smoother transactions in just a few clicks.
Join Bira for £17.08 + VAT a month
This membership is perfect for any retail business in the UK. You'll get access to all Bira member benefits.
Trust our payments partner like you trust us!
It's all down to the Trustpilot reviews. Takepayments are proud to have the highest volume of 4* and 5* reviews compared to other similar card payment providers.
This means we can officially say: trust our payments partner like you trust us!
Plus, with 94% of the Trustpilot reviews being 5*, we can officially say Takepayment are rated Excellent on the trusted reviews platform.
* Terms & Conditions apply. Offer details based on new terminal rental arrangements. Settlement times subject to business approval and banking windows.
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Join Bira for £17.08 + VAT a month
This membership is perfect for any retail business in the UK. You'll get access to all Bira member benefits.