BriizPay vs Revolut Reader
Revolut has the lowest headline card rate in the UK at 0.8% plus 2p, but it needs a paid Business account and a terminal. BriizPay needs neither: a flat fee, no hardware, no percentage.
Revolut Reader rates checked September 2026 from published pricing. BriizPay prices shown live.
| Revolut Reader | BriizPay |
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| Hardware: Lite Terminal £129 + VAT; Revolut Terminal £169 + VAT | Hardware: none, customers pay with their own phone |
| Contract: Business plan billed monthly | Contract: none, pay by the month |
| Settlement: Next business day; faster within Revolut | Settlement: bank to bank over Faster Payments, typically in seconds |
A month at £5000.00 of takings
Take £5000.00 across 200 payments in a month (average sale £25). With Revolut Reader at 0.8% + 2p + Business plan, that month costs about £54.00. On BriizPay, the cheapest plan at that volume is Growth at £49.99, a saving of £4.01 every month, and the fee stays flat as your takings grow.
Steady-state comparison at the volume stated; your first 3 BriizPay payments are free on top. Run your own numbers.
What Revolut Reader offers that BriizPay does not
- Card acceptance. BriizPay payments run over Open Banking bank transfer; card support is on the roadmap and not live yet.
- The lowest published in-person card rate in the UK, worthwhile at high volumes if you want cards.
Common questions
Revolut's rate is lower than most. Is BriizPay still cheaper?
Often, once the £10+ monthly Business plan and the £129+ terminal are counted. On £5,000 of monthly takings Revolut costs roughly £54 a month after hardware; BriizPay's flat fee at that volume is comparable or lower, with nothing to buy up front. Run your own figures in the calculator.