Is your wellness business using the right card machine for fast and affordable payments?

In the UK, 73% of us consider health and wellness products and services a top priority. Gen Z (born between 1997–2012) and Millennials (born between 1981–1996) spend the most in these businesses. The revenue for wellness industries is estimated to grow at an annual rate of 9.32%.

The wellness sector mainly consists of small businesses. It is important that your small business is up to date with the latest payment trends.

In the UK, card is the most used payment method, accounting for 47% of all payments. UTP is a card processing company that has helped over 52,000 merchants accept credit and debit card transactions. Let’s take a look at the card machines UTP recommends for different businesses in the wellness industry.

Fast, reliable and easy-to-use countertop card machines 

Many wellness businesses are brick-and-mortar, meaning they are physical street-side stores. Depending on the size of your business, you will have one or more points of sale. This is where your customers come to pay for their products or services. UTP’s countertop card machines are fast, reliable, and easy to use. The devices use an ethernet cable for power, so needs to remain stationary. Contactless and mobile payments dominate our daily transactions. They provide a convenient, quick, and secure way of paying. UTP’s countertop card machines accept chip and PIN, contactless, and digital wallet payments, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Your customers can also pay with all major credit and debit cards, including American Express.

Take payments in as little as 1.2 seconds 

Many people now opt for at-home services rather than going to the business. This is because it is often more convenient, less time-consuming, and, in general, people prefer the comfort of their own home.

If you want to start offering at home services, the UTP Max is ideal for your business. This card machine has 3G, 4G, GPRS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity options. The roaming SIM card in this device automatically connects to the strongest signal, ensuring you never miss a sale.

This device comes with a base as standard and a super long battery life, so you don’t have to worry about recharging throughout the day. Fast and reliable payments are proven to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. The UTP Max accepts payments in as little as 1.2 seconds. This device is powered by Android and designed by Ingenico, so you can take payments with software you trust.

Take bookings deposits with ease 

Wellness covers a range of health and fitness classes. To keep your classes running as smoothly as possible, it’s good for your customers to pre-book. Here you can also take a deposit, helping to increase the chances of everyone turning up to the class. UTP’s Virtual Terminal enables you to take bookings by card payments even when your customer isn’t present. Your customer reads out their card details to you, and you enter them into the Virtual Terminal. Alternatively, you can send your customer a payment link, and they can enter their details themselves. UTP’s Virtual Terminal can be accessed on any internet-enabled device. 

Over 23 million of us barely use cash in the UK

47% of us rely on our digital wallets on our phones to make payments when we are out. This becomes a huge risk for cash-only businesses. Half of us would walk away from a business if they didn’t accept card payments. Some business owners fear that card machines are too expensive, and the transaction rates will be too high. UTP prides itself on giving its customers tailored prices to suit any business. In fact, they save businesses an average of 33% on their transaction rates when they switch over to UTP. Whether you’re looking at starting up a wellness business, starting to take card payments, or switching card payment providers, check out UTP. Call them on 0330 99 99 300.

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