Let's compare the flagship card machines offered by both Dojo and Teya.
DOJO GO
The Dojo Go is a sleek, white, handheld card machine with a clean, ergonomic design, built to fit neatly into your palm.
PRICING:
The Dojo Go can either be bought upfront for £179 or rented for a small monthly fee.
Dojo is currently offering a discounted rental fee for eligible customers this month.
Buy upfront
£179
Rent monthly
£10/mo (normally £15)
Payment methods:
Contactless, Chip & PIN, Swipe & Digital Wallet
Visa, Mastercard & Maestro
American Express
International Cards
Diners Club, Discover, JCB & UnionPay are accepted.
MODES:
Standalone Mode
Can take payments by entering the amount on the touchscreen.
API/Integrated Mode
Can integrate with 600+ EPOS/till systems.
FEATURES:
Mobile Connectivity
Can switch to the free included 4G when Wi-Fi is unavailable.
Gratuity
Can allow the customer to select and leave a tip amount.
Bill Splitting
Can allow a transaction to be paid using multiple cards.
Receipts
Can print paper receipts. Also supports QR & email receipts.
Mail/Telephone Orders (Manual Entry)
Can take payments by manually entering the customer's card details.
Dynamic Currency Conversion
Can enable foreign customers to decide whether to pay in their local currency or GBP by displaying exchange rates.
Pre-Authorisations
Can hold funds on a customer's card to charge or release in the future.
Referenced Refunds
Can reverse a charge previously processed by finding it in the transaction list.
Unreferenced Refunds
Can issue refunds without an original transaction, in the same way as a sale.
End of Day Report
Can print an overview of your daily sales, refunds and tips.
Cashback
Can add an additional amount to charge as cashback to enable a customer to pay for cash from the business's till.
TEYA PRO
The Teya Pro features a bright, eye-catching, neon-yellow reader on the top of a sleek, black smartphone-like device.
PRICING:
The Teya Pro can only be bought upfront, unlike the Dojo Go it is not available to rent.
Teya is currently offering a discount for customers who decide to join the Boost plan for £19/mo.
Buy upfront
£179
With plan
£89 + £19/mo
Payment methods:
Contactless, Chip & PIN, Swipe & Digital Wallet
Visa, Mastercard & Maestro
American Express
International Cards
Only Diners Club and Discover are accepted.
MODES:
Standalone Mode
Can take payments by entering the amount on the touchscreen.
API/Integrated Mode
The Teya Pro only integrates with a few EPOS/till systems.
FEATURES:
Mobile Connectivity
Can switch to the free included 4G when Wi-Fi is unavailable.
Gratuity
Can allow the customer to select and leave a tip amount.
Bill Splitting
Can allow a transaction to be paid using multiple cards.
Receipts
Can print paper receipts. Digital receipts are not supported.
Mail/Telephone Orders (Manual Entry)
Teya Pro can not take payments by manually entering the customer's card details.
Dynamic Currency Conversion
Can enable foreign customers to decide whether to pay in their local currency or GBP by displaying exchange rates.
Pre-Authorisations
Can hold funds on a customer's card to charge or release in the future.
Referenced Refunds
Can reverse a charge previously processed by finding it in the transaction list.
Unreferenced Refunds
Teya Pro cannot issue refunds if you can't find the original transaction in the transaction list.
End of Day Report
Can print an overview of your daily sales, refunds and tips.
Cashback
Teya Pro has no option to add an additional amount to enable a customer to pay for cash from the business's till.
Now let's compare available plans from each provider.
DOJO PLANS
Dojo offers two straightforward pricing plans, giving you the flexibility to choose what's best for your business.
FLEX PLAN
£10/mo + custom rates
The Flex plan is for businesses that want a tailored solution. Your transaction fees are customized based on your business's turnover and average transaction value, with rates as low as 0.29% for high-turnover businesses. You get a plan that's made to fit you.
FIX PLAN
£39.99/mo
The Fix plan lets you process up to £3,999 a month with zero transaction fees. If you happen to exceed that amount, you'll pay a simple, flat fee of 1% on the additional transactions, no matter what type of card the customer uses. This plan offers peace of mind with a predictable, all-inclusive price.
OTHER ACCOUNT fees:
Setup - £0
No additional fees for setup of the account.
PCI Compliance - £0/mo
No additional fees for compliance with the PCI standards.
Gateway - £0/mo
No additional fees for taking payments via the internet.
ACCOUNT FEATURES:
Mobile Application
Dojo has an iOS and Android app for managing your account.
Tap to Pay on Phone
Dojo only supports Tap to Pay on iPhone. Android is coming soon.
Payment Links
Can generate links to share with customers for paying online.
Virtual Terminal
Can take payments by manually entering the customer's card details into the Dojo app or website.
API & Website Integration
Can be integrated into your website for taking online payments without an additional service agreement.
Next-Day Payouts
Dojo pays takings into your bank account the next business-day. Weekends and bank holidays can be added for £10/mo.
Free Trial Period
Dojo offers a 30 day trial. period. You pay nothing till your first month's bill arrives, even if you choose to pay upfront for a card machine.
Full Settlement
The full amount of your takings are transferred to you, rather than with fees deducted. All fees are invoiced separately every month.
Merchant Cash Advance
Dojo offers access to a merchant cash advance which is automatically repaid using a percentage of your daily payouts.
TEYA PLANS
Teya offers three plans designed to grow with your business, including a monthly fee and transaction fee for consumer cards.
With all Teya plans, American Express, business & international cards have a rate of 1.90%.
START PLAN
1.69% fixed rate
The basic, free-to-join plan, has no monthly fee and a simple transaction fee of 1.69% for consumer cards.
BOOST PLAN
£19/mo + 0.99% fixed rate
This plan includes a monthly fee with transaction fees lower than the free plan.
THRIVE PLAN
£39/mo + 0.59% fixed rate
This plan features a high monthly fee with the lowest transaction fees offered by Teya.
OTHER ACCOUNT fees:
Setup - £0
No additional fees for setup of the account.
PCI Compliance - £0/mo
No additional fees for compliance with the PCI standards.
Gateway - £0/mo
No additional fees for taking payments via the internet.
ACCOUNT FEATURES:
Mobile Application
Teya has an iOS and Android app for managing your account.
Tap to Pay on Phone
Teya only supports Tap to Pay on Android - iPhone has not been announced. Teya does not support American Express on Phone.
Payment Links
Can generate links to share with customers for paying online.
Virtual Terminal
Teya does not offer a facility for taking payments by manually entering the customer's card details into an app or website.
API & Website Integration
Teya does not offer an API or facility for integrating payments into your own website.
Next-Day Payouts
Teya pays your takings the next day, however it is paid into a business account at Teya, not your own bank account.
Free Trial Period
Teya does not offer a trial period. They advertise "Pay £0 upfront" however that is not true as you must buy a card machine to start.
Full Settlement
Teya deducts fees from your takings before transferring them to you. This can make it challenging to understand your transaction costs, as your bank account will only show the net amount.
Merchant Cash Advance
Teya offers access to a merchant cash advance which is automatically repaid using a percentage of your daily payouts.
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