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UK Payment Gateway Integration

Cardstream UK Payment Integration

The UK's largest independent payment gateway meets specialized booking tools. Everything your Cardstream-powered business needs to take bookings online.

Direct Merchant Integration Zero Vendor Lock-In 100% UK Based & Supported
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Key System Facts & Overview (At a Glance)

Commission Rate:
0% Booking Commission (Keep 100% of Revenue)
Monthly Pricing Structure:
Flat subscriptions: £15 (100 bookings) • £35 (500 bookings) • £65 (Unlimited)
Core Cardstream Booking System Integration | SmartBookings UK Capabilities:
Direct API linking to your existing UK merchant account, retaining your negotiated card rates with zero transaction markups.
πŸ’³ Direct Integrations: Stripe, Square, DOJO, SumUp, WorldPay, Clover & 12+ UK gateways
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UK Booking Software with Cardstream

The UK's largest independent payment gateway meets specialized booking tools. Everything your Cardstream-powered business needs to take bookings online.

Independent, Reliable, and Fully Integrated

Cardstream provides an agnostic, high-performance gateway that works with almost any merchant bank. By pairing Cardstream with SmartBookings, your UK business gains a professional front-end booking system backed by one of the most stable payment infrastructures in the country.

Leisure & Session Venues

Perfect for Role Play Cafes and Soft Play Centres. Process session tickets and party bookings via Cardstream’s secure environment, ensuring your calendar is only updated once funds are cleared.

Event & Hire Specialists

Ideal for Bouncy Castle and Hot Tub Hire. Manage equipment availability in real-time. Cardstream handles the secure collection of deposits and automated balance payments for your hire bookings.

Acquirer Agnostic

Cardstream works with a huge range of merchant banks, giving you the freedom to choose your preferred rates while keeping our seamless booking tech.

Level 1 PCI Security

Protect your customers with the highest level of payment security. Cardstream handles the sensitive data so you don't have to.

Custom Checkout Flows

Enjoy a professional checkout experience that keeps parents and event planners moving through the booking process quickly.

Automated Cash Flow

From initial deposit to final balance, our Cardstream integration automates the payment lifecycle of your event rentals or session tickets.

0% Commission β€’ Live in 24 Hours

Ready to Take Online Bookings?

Start your free trial with SmartBookings today. No long-term contracts, instant setup, and connect your preferred UK payment provider.

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UK Operator FAQs & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, factual answers to help you evaluate and scale with SmartBookings.

How does SmartBookings integrate with Cardstream?

SmartBookings connects directly to your Cardstream account via secure API keys. When customers book and pay on your website, funds settle directly into your own Cardstream account with zero intermediary delays and 0% platform commission fees.

Can I keep my existing negotiated merchant transaction rates with Cardstream?

Yes. Because you link your own Cardstream account, you retain 100% of your pre-negotiated transaction fees. SmartBookings never imposes transaction percentage surcharges on your card volumes.

Are Apple Pay, Google Pay, and UK debit cards supported?

Yes. All major payment methods supported by your Cardstream account - including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay - are seamlessly enabled in the mobile-responsive checkout.

How quickly are booking funds deposited into my UK bank account?

Payout speeds follow your standard Cardstream merchant agreement. Payouts arrive directly into your UK bank account based on your standard schedule (often next-day with UK providers like DOJO and Stripe).

Can in-person POS transactions sync with online bookings?

Yes. If you operate physical terminals from Cardstream at your venue or counter, bookings and card transactions update your central SmartBookings live calendar to prevent any double-bookings.

Have a specific question about your booking setup? Contact our UK team directly.

Need step-by-step setup guides? Browse the SmartBookings Documentation Portal β†— with user guides for tickets, hires, and payment gateways.

Transparent & Flexible Pricing

Choose the best pricing for you

You can change your plan or leave us at any time.

Starter

Ideal for startups, solo operators and emerging businesses.

Β£15 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • 100 bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Up to 10 services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Direct payment gateway connections (Stripe, Square, DOJO)
  • Automated booking emails & reminders
  • Standard UK support
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Most Popular

Standard

Our most popular plan for established and growing businesses.

Β£35 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • 500 bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Up to 50 services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Direct merchant account integration
  • Customer portal & automated marketing tools
  • Standard UK support
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Ultimate

Designed for high-volume businesses and multi-service operations.

Β£65 Per Month
0% Commission on bookings
  • Unlimited bookings per month
  • 0% commission on all bookings
  • Unlimited services or resources
  • Access to all features and integrations
  • Priority support and feature requests
  • Full branded booking portal & website widgets
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All plans include access to all features and UK payment integrations. Zero hidden transaction markups.

18+ Direct Payment Integrations

Plug In Your Preferred Payment Provider

Direct API connections to all major UK and global payment gateways. No forced intermediaries, no extra transaction markups. Your money goes directly into your bank account.

ST
Global Leader

Stripe

Seamless online card processing, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and instant payouts.

πŸ’³ Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay Direct API
SQ
In-Person & Online

Square

Unified in-person card readers and online booking checkouts in one simple system.

πŸ’³ Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay Direct API
SU
Low Cost

SumUp

Compact card readers and low transaction fees for mobile and independent operators.

πŸ’³ All major UK credit & debit cards Direct API
WO
UK Enterprise

WorldPay

The UK's largest payment processor with enterprise-grade stability and custom rates.

πŸ’³ Global & UK card networks Direct API
DO
Next-Day Settlement

DOJO

Lightning-fast next-day payouts (even on weekends) and sleek modern payment terminals.

πŸ’³ Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Mobile Wallets Direct API
OP
Trusted UK Gateway

OPAYO (formerly Sage Pay)

Industry-standard UK payment gateway with top-tier anti-fraud screening.

πŸ’³ All UK debit & credit cards Direct API
CL
POS & Online

Clover

Integrated Point of Sale hardware and online booking payment gateway.

πŸ’³ Major international cards & contactless Direct API
GL
Global Scale

Global Payments

Worldwide payment technology services for high-volume transactions.

πŸ’³ Multicurrency card processing Direct API
CY
A Visa Solution

CyberSource

Sophisticated fraud management and multi-currency payment acceptance.

πŸ’³ Worldwide credit & debit cards Direct API
CA
White-Label Gateway

Cardstream

Independent payment gateway connecting businesses to multiple merchant acquirers.

πŸ’³ All major card schemes Direct API
FI
Competitive Rates

First Payments

Bespoke UK merchant account packages designed for small and medium businesses.

πŸ’³ UK credit and debit cards Direct API
HA
Small Business

Handepay

Transparent UK merchant services with simple fee structures and no hidden charges.

πŸ’³ Contactless, chip & pin, online Direct API
RE
High Growth

Retail Merchant Services (RMS)

Tailored card payment solutions and business membership benefits.

πŸ’³ Visa, Mastercard, Maestro Direct API
OP
Omnichannel

Optomany

Next-generation payment acceptance across physical, mobile, and online channels.

πŸ’³ All major debit & credit schemes Direct API
PA
UK Card Processing

PayZone

Affordable card machines and online payment gateways across the UK.

πŸ’³ Visa, Mastercard, contactless Direct API
SA
Secure Gateway

SafePay

Bank-grade encrypted online transactions with high fraud protection.

πŸ’³ International and domestic cards Direct API
EL
Acquiring Bank

Elavon

Global merchant acquirer offering reliable, secure processing for online bookings.

πŸ’³ Global cards and regional payment methods Direct API
TA
Personalized Service

TakePayments

Dedicated UK account managers and flexible merchant agreements for local businesses.

πŸ’³ All UK debit and credit cards Direct API

Have an existing merchant account or terminal?

Keep your current rates, negotiated fees, and existing hardware. We hook straight into your setup with zero disruption. View our Payment Gateway Setup Guides β†— for step-by-step instructions.

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Join hundreds of UK venues, activity centres, and equipment hire operators. Sign up in minutes, connect your payment provider, and keep 100% of your earnings with 0% booking commission.

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