Pubs and bars
Both work well. Dojo’s 4G machines suit beer gardens; Teya suits owners who want takings the same day, weekends included.
Guide · Card payments
Dojo vs Teya: which card machine suits you?
Both link to your till and both suit busy venues. The real differences are how fast you get your money and how the machines connect. Here’s how to choose.
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In short: choose Teya if getting paid fast matters most: with Instant Settlements your money is ready about 5 seconds after the sale, or you can be paid daily, including weekends. Choose Dojo if you want machines that switch between Wi-Fi and 4G and integrated Pay at Table, with takings in your account at 10am the next working day. Either way, we link it to your till. For a small set-up or events with no contract, look at SumUp instead.
Side by side.
| Dojo | Teya | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Busy hospitality and retail | Businesses that want their money fast |
| When you get paid | 10am the next working day, with faster options available | About 5 seconds after the sale (Instant), daily including weekends, or next working day |
| Connection | Wi-Fi and 4G (Go Max switches between them); countertop models wired by ethernet | Teya Pro: in-screen NFC sensor and more than 14 hours of battery |
| Also worth knowing | Integrated Pay at Table; point-to-point encryption (P2PE) on every machine | Takes Visa, Mastercard and AMEX, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay |
| Support | Our Belfast-based team, 24/7, for your EPOS | Teya 24/7 support, plus our Belfast-based team for your EPOS |
| Links to your till | ✓We set it up | ✓We set it up |
Last checked October 2026 against each provider’s published information. Features and settlement options change, so we confirm everything for your business before you sign.
Which one for your business?
A quick steer. We’ll confirm it once we know how you trade.
Restaurants
Dojo’s integrated Pay at Table helps turn tables. Teya links to the till too, if fast payouts matter more.
Cafés and shops
Either sits at the counter. Teya suits cafés that want takings the same day; SumUp is an option for very small set-ups.
Food trucks and events
Yes!Sensei EPOS works with Dojo and is free while sales are under £5,000 a month. SumUp suits occasional events.
What to compare before you sign.
The headline rate is only part of the cost. Put each quote side by side and check:
- Transaction rates and terminal rental together, not one or the other.
- Settlement: when the money reaches your account, and whether weekend takings wait until Monday.
- Contract: minimum term, notice period and any yearly price rises.
- Till link: whether the card machine links to your EPOS, so staff never retype amounts.
- Support: who you call when a payment fails on a busy night.
Our EPOS cost guide explains how to compare whole quotes, not just the weekly price.
Free demo
Not sure which to pick?
We supply both, link them to your till and look after them. Tell us how you trade and we’ll recommend one.
Dojo vs Teya questions.
What owners ask us when they compare the two.
Is Dojo or Teya better?
Neither is better for everyone. Teya suits businesses that want their money fast, with Instant Settlements about 5 seconds after the sale. Dojo suits busy venues that want Wi-Fi and 4G machines and integrated Pay at Table, with payouts at 10am the next working day.
Which pays out faster, Dojo or Teya?
Teya. Its Instant Settlements make your money ready about 5 seconds after the sale, and daily payouts include weekends. Dojo pays at 10am the next working day, with faster options available.
Will Dojo or Teya work with my till?
Yes. We link Dojo and Teya card machines to the till, so the amount goes across without retyping. Ask us about your current system.
Can I switch from Dojo to Teya, or the other way?
Usually, yes. Check the notice period on your current agreement first, then we can set up the new machines and link them to your till.
What about SumUp?
SumUp suits smaller set-ups and events: no contract and no monthly fee, just a fee per sale. For busy venues with payments linked to the till, Dojo or Teya usually fit better.
See it working in your venue.
Book a free demo. We'll show you the set-up that fits, answer every question, and give you a clear quote.
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