Nationwide UK coverage · Same-week setup for approved applications
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Events & venues

ePOS and card terminals for events & venues

Plan payments for event bars, temporary counters and venue teams. Free hardware for eligible businesses, next-day settlement and 24/7 UK support.

Nationwide — we cover the whole UK. Same-week setup for approved applications. Free hardware subject to eligibility and status; transaction fees apply.

A setup for events & venues

Event payment planning begins with the site: connectivity, power, temporary counters and the number of staff working at once. A setup tested during a quiet rehearsal is more useful than a generic capacity promise.

Map every service point, test connectivity and rehearse staff handover. Confirm temporary trading requirements, device arrangements and account approval before announcing a go-live date.

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  • Site connectivity assessment
  • Counter and mobile service planning
  • Staff access and shift handover
  • Pre-event payment rehearsal

Shift4 Dine

One system to run your whole venue

Shift4 Dine is a cloud hospitality ePOS built for front of house, kitchen and head office.

  • Table management & coursing

    Live floor plans, seat-level ordering and course firing.

  • Kitchen display system

    Colour-coded tickets, prep timers and station routing.

  • Reservations & waitlist

    Take bookings and manage walk-ins from the same system.

  • Loyalty & marketing

    Reward regulars and send targeted campaigns.

  • Staff & workforce management

    Rotas, clock-in, permissions and tip tracking.

  • Multi-site reporting

    Real-time sales and labour across every venue.

  • QR ordering

    Guests scan, order and pay without waiting.

  • Website builder

    A branded site with online ordering built in.

How it works

Switching takes three simple steps

  1. 01

    Statement review

    Send a recent card statement. We compare costs and confirm free hardware eligibility.

  2. 02

    Hardware setup & training

    We configure terminals and Shift4 Dine menus, install and train your team nationwide. Same-week setup for approved applications.

  3. 03

    Start taking payments

    Go live with next-day settlement and 24/7 UK support behind you.

FAQ

Events & venues questions

Can you review temporary event counters?

Yes. Tell us the event dates, service points, connectivity and expected workflow. Availability and account arrangements must be agreed before quoting.

Are event payments guaranteed to work offline?

No. Do not assume offline acceptance. We review the specific setup and agree an appropriate contingency with you.

Can a venue use both card terminals and ePOS?

Yes, where appropriate. Shift4 One is the payment terminal; Shift4 Dine supports hospitality ordering. We recommend a configuration based on your service points.

Free quote

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Tell us about your business and we'll check eligibility for free hardware and send a clear, itemised quote — usually within one business day.

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Free card terminal & ePOS for eligible customers — reach out today and get your quote.

Official Shift4 Partner · Nationwide UK coverage · Same-week setup for approved applications. Free hardware subject to eligibility and status; transaction fees apply.