4 in 10 shoppers don't carry cash. Don't wave them away. Accept card payments at your boot sale stall in 5 minutes.
£49 one-time • No monthly fees • Next-day payout
0.8%
Per transaction fee
£49
One-time reader cost
24h
Next-day settlement
You've seen it happen. A shopper picks up your best item, reaches for their wallet, then says "sorry, I only have my phone." They walk away. That sale is gone.
57%
of UK shoppers carry less than £10 cash
1 in 3
have walked away from a purchase because the stall was cash-only
£15-30
typical lost sale per customer — adds up fast across a Sunday morning
The Revolut Reader is built for casual sellers like you. No contract. No monthly machine rental. Just a £49 reader that pairs with your phone and charges 0.8% per tap.
From zero to taking card payments in about 5 minutes.
Create a Revolut Business account. Takes 2 minutes. Basic plan is £10/month.
From your account dashboard, order the Revolut Reader for £49. Delivered in 2-3 days.
Pair via Bluetooth to your phone. Open the app, enter the amount, tap the customer's card. Done.
For casual sellers at boot sales, nothing else comes close on price.
| Provider | Hardware | Per transaction | Monthly fee | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolut Reader ★ | £49 | 0.8% + 2p | None | None |
| SumUp | £39 + £19 del. | 1.69% | None | None |
| Zettle (PayPal) | £29 + delivery | 1.75% | None | None |
| Square Reader | £19 + delivery | 1.75% | None | None |
| Traditional merchant | £100-£300 | 1.5-2.5% | £15-£30 | 12-36 months |
Trusted by thousands
"I was skeptical but the reader paid for itself in two weekends. The 0.8% fee is nothing compared to the sales I was losing."
James M.
Sells at car boot sales, Essex
"Setup took 3 minutes. First weekend I took £180 in card payments that I would've lost entirely. Absolute no-brainer."
Sarah K.
Weekend seller, Manchester
"I used to say 'ATM round the corner' ten times a morning. Now I just tap their card. Never going back to cash-only."
Dave R.
Regular seller, Surrey
Taking cards is just the start. Here's what seasoned sellers know.
Not everyone taps. Have £50-100 in small notes and coins. Revolut Reader also lets you enter exact cash amounts.
Card or cash — £5 and £10 sell faster than £4.99. Avoids fumbling for change.
Shoppers with cards walk past cash-only stalls. A simple sign brings them to you.
Regular sellers know the best spots. Get there 30 minutes before gates open.
Tools, kids' clothes, vinyl records, vintage glassware, and branded clothing always move fast.
Three kids' books for £5. A bundle feels like a deal and clears your table faster.
Everything a casual seller needs to know.
£49 one-time. No monthly fees. Set up in 5 minutes.
Get your Revolut Reader →Takes 5 minutes to sign up. No commitment.