David and Gotii were old friends who had met at university. They both had a passion for entrepreneurship and had started their own small businesses after graduating. David owned a gift shop in Newcastle, while Gotii ran a coffee shop in London.

One day, David decided to visit Gotii in London for some business meetings. He also wanted to catch up with his friend and see how his coffee shop was doing. He arrived at Gotii’s place in the afternoon and was greeted by a warm hug.

“Hey, David, long time no see! How are you, mate?” Gotii said.

“I’m good, thanks. How about you? How’s the coffee shop going?” David asked.

“It’s going great, thanks. Business is booming, customers are happy, and I’m having fun. Come on, let me show you around.” Gotii said.

Gotii led David to his coffee shop, which was located on a busy street. The shop had a cozy and modern vibe, with wooden tables, colorful cushions, and plants. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.

“Wow, this place looks amazing. You’ve done a great job, Gotii.” David complimented.

“Thanks, David. I’m really proud of it. It’s been my dream to open my own coffee shop since I was a kid.” Gotii said.

They entered the shop and walked to the counter, where a friendly barista greeted them.

“Hi, Gotii. Who’s your friend?” the barista asked.

“This is David. He’s an old friend of mine from university. He owns a gift shop in Newcastle.” Gotii introduced.

“Nice to meet you, David. I’m Lisa. I work here as a barista.” Lisa said.

“Nice to meet you too, Lisa. You make great coffee.” David said.

“Thank you. What can I get you?” Lisa asked.

“I’ll have a cappuccino, please.” David said.

“And I’ll have an espresso, please.” Gotii said.

Lisa nodded and started to prepare their drinks.

“So, David, how’s your gift shop doing?” Gotii asked.

“It’s doing okay, I guess. It’s not easy to compete with the big online retailers, though. They offer lower prices and faster delivery.” David said.

“I know what you mean. It’s tough for small businesses these days. But you have to find your niche and your unique selling point.” Gotii said.

“What’s yours?” David asked.

“Well, one of them is my payment system. I use GB Pay to accept card payments from my customers without any card machines.” Gotii said.

“GB Pay? What’s that?” David asked.

“It’s a single standalone solution that allows you to accept payments from your customers without using a card machine or an app. Your customers don’t even need an app to make the payment.” Gotii explained.

“How does it work?” David asked.

“It’s very simple. You just need to sign up and customise your store payment page. Once done, take a printout of the QR code generated and put it on your store front and you are done. Your customers will just scan the QR code and make the payment.” Gotii said.

“That sounds amazing. How much does it cost?” David asked.

“It costs is very low, only 2% per transaction, which is lower than any other card payment provider in the UK. There are no monthly fees, no setup fees, no contract fees, nothing.” Gotii said.

“Wow, that’s incredible. How did you find out about GB Pay?” David asked.

“I found out about it online. I was looking for a better way to accept payments from my customers, because I was fed up with the other providers I had tried before.” Gotii said.

“What other providers did you try?” David asked.

“Well, let me tell you…” Gotii said.

He then proceeded to tell David about his experiences with the other card payment providers he had used before switching to GB Pay:

• SumUp: “I tried SumUp first, because it seemed affordable and easy to use. They offered a mobile card reader that allowed me to accept payments via chip and PIN, contactless, or mobile wallets. They charged 1.69% per transaction, which was not bad, but not great either. The problem was that their card reader was unreliable and often broke down or lost connection. I also had issues with their customer service, which was slow and unhelpful.

David listened attentively as Gotii told him about his experiences with the other card payment providers he had used before switching to GB Pay:

• Zettle: “Then I tried Zettle, which was similar to SumUp in terms of features and fees. They also offered a mobile card reader that allowed me to accept payments via chip and PIN, contactless, or mobile wallets. They charged 1.75% per transaction, which was not bad, but not great either. The problem was that their card reader was bulky and heavy, and it often ran out of battery or froze. I also had issues with their app, which was buggy and slow.”
• Square: “After that, I tried Square, which seemed more modern and sleek. They offered a mobile card reader that allowed me to accept payments via chip and PIN, contactless, or mobile wallets. They also offered an online payment platform that allowed me to accept payments via email, text message, social media, or invoice. They charged 1.75% per transaction for in-person payments and 2.5% per transaction for online or over-the-phone payments, which was quite high. The problem was that their card reader was not compatible with some smartphones or tablets, and it often disconnected or malfunctioned. I also had issues with their customer service, which was rude and unresponsive.”
• PayPal: “Next, I tried PayPal, which was a well-known and trusted brand. They offered a mobile card reader that allowed me to accept payments via chip and PIN, contactless, or mobile wallets. They also offered an online payment platform that allowed me to accept payments via PayPal.Me link that I could send to my customers via email, text message, social media, or invoice. They charged 2.75% per transaction for in-person payments with their card reader (which cost £45) and 2.9% + 30p per transaction for online payments with their PayPal.Me link (which was free), which was very expensive. The problem was that their card reader was not very durable or reliable, and it often broke down or failed to read cards. I also had issues with their payment platform, which was prone to fraud, chargebacks, and disputes.”
• Worldpay: “Then I tried Worldpay, which was a big and reputable company in the payments industry. They offered a range of card payment solutions for small businesses, including countertop card machines, portable card machines, mobile card machines, virtual terminals, and online payment gateways. They charged custom rates depending on my business type and volume of transactions (average around 2% + 20p per transaction), which was not very transparent or consistent. The problem was that they required me to pay £9.95 + VAT per month for their Gateway Advanced plan (which included payment links), setup fees that may vary depending on the plan and contract length (usually between £150 and £250), and contract length that may vary depending on the plan (usually between 12 and 36 months). They also had hidden fees such as minimum monthly service charges, authorisation fees, refund fees, chargeback fees, PCI compliance fees, and early termination fees.”

David was amazed by Gotii’s story and impressed by GB Pay’s features and benefits. He realized that GB Pay was the best card payment provider for his business UK, and he wanted to switch to it as soon as possible.

“Wow, Gotii, that’s incredible. You’ve tried so many card payment providers, and none of them worked for you. How did you manage to cope with all the problems and frustrations?” David asked.

“It wasn’t easy, David. I wasted a lot of time, money, and energy on these providers. They promised me a lot, but they delivered very little. They were either too expensive, too unreliable, too complicated, or too restrictive. They made my life harder, not easier.” Gotii said.

“I’m sorry to hear that, Gotii. But I’m glad you found GB Pay. It sounds like a dream come true for small businesses like ours.” David said.

“It is, David. It is. GB Pay is the best thing that ever happened to me and my coffee shop. It’s simple, secure, flexible, and affordable. It allows me to accept payments from my customers without any hassle or headache. It saves me money on fees and equipment. It makes me happy.” Gotii said.

“I can see that, Gotii. You look very happy indeed. And I’m happy for you too.” David said.

“Thank you, David. You’re very kind.” Gotii said.

“So, tell me, Gotii. How can I get started with GB Pay? I want to switch to it right now.” David said.

“That’s great, David. I’m glad you want to join the GB Pay revolution. It’s very easy to get started with GB Pay. You just need to follow these 3 simple steps:” Gotii said.

He then explained to David how to sign up for GB Pay, add his business and connect his Stripe account, and generate a payment link or a QR code.

David followed Gotii’s instructions and signed up for GB Pay in minutes. He was amazed by how simple and fast it was.

“Wow, Gotii, that was so easy. I can’t believe I’m ready to accept payments with GB Pay already.” David said.

“I told you, David. It’s very easy to use GB Pay. You don’t need any card machines or apps. You just need a QR code or a payment link.” Gotii said.

“That’s awesome, Gotii. Thank you so much for introducing me to GB Pay. You’re a lifesaver.” David said.

“You’re welcome, David. I’m happy to help you. You’re my friend.” Gotii said.

They hugged each other and smiled.

They then enjoyed their coffee and chatted about their businesses and their lives.

They were both very happy and satisfied with GB Pay.

They knew they had made the best decision for their businesses and their customers.

They knew they had found the best card payment provider for their business UK.