Comparisons · Card payments
Comparison
Dojo vs myPOS
UK card machines with next-day payouts, a blended transaction rate for smaller businesses and an optional Plus plan. Standalone card machines with a free business account and instant payouts.
| Dojo | myPOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 1.2% blended rate on all card transactions below £100,000 annual card turnover; custom rates above. Dojo Pocket £239; Dojo Wired £179 upfront. Plus plan £25 a month per location (£11.99 offer for new customers when checked). Tap to Pay on iPhone available. | £0 monthly costs; transaction fee from 1.10% + £0.07 (varies by payment method). myPOS Go 2 £39, myPOS Flex £49 (offer, was £59), myPOS Ultra £179, all excl. VAT. Custom quotes above £10,000 a month. |
| Free plan | No. No free plan listed; the Essential package covers core payments, with Plus as a paid upgrade. | Yes. No monthly fee or long-term contract; free business account and data SIM. |
| Best for | Shops, salons and hospitality with steady card takings who want UK phone support. | Trades and mobile businesses who want a standalone machine with its own SIM. |
| Watch out for | Card machines cost more upfront than phone-paired readers; check contract terms for your package. | The per-transaction percentage varies by payment method, plus a fixed fee on every payment. |
| UK notes | UK company, prices in pounds. | UK prices in pounds, excl. VAT on hardware. |
| Made by | Dojo | myPOS |
| Checked | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
Our verdict
On in-person fees, myPOS costs less than Dojo at all three levels of takings in our table below. Device prices differ too: Dojo Pocket £239; Dojo Wired £179 upfront against myPOS Go 2 £39 excl. VAT. Fees aren't everything: check payout speed, contract terms and support before choosing.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Dojo for: shops, salons and hospitality with steady card takings who want UK phone support.
- Choose myPOS for: trades and mobile businesses who want a standalone machine with its own SIM.
Fees at £1,000, £3,000 and £6,000 a month
In-person card fees a month on the cheaper option for that level of takings, read from each pricing page on 15 October 2026. Assumes an average payment of £150 (this only affects fixed per-payment fees). Device costs are one-off and not included.
| Dojo | myPOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry device | Dojo Pocket £239; Dojo Wired £179 upfront | myPOS Go 2 £39 excl. VAT |
| £1,000 a month | £12.00 1.2% blended, before any package fee | £11.47 from 1.10% + 7p |
| £3,000 a month | £36.00 1.2% blended, before any package fee | £34.40 from 1.10% + 7p |
| £6,000 a month | £72.00 1.2% blended, before any package fee | £68.80 from 1.10% + 7p |
See all five readers side by side, with fee tables and what suits which business, in best card readers for UK small businesses.
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Full details
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