The landscape of online retail is shifting away from manual entry. In a significant industry milestone, Visa and Revolut have partnered to launch Click to Pay for eligible cardholders across the UK and Europe this week. The rollout instantly brings smart, tokenised...
When you run a business that deals in premium goods or large contract values—such as a boutique car showroom in Cambridge, an independent kitchen installer, a luxury art gallery, or a regional trade supplier—merchant services can induce a distinct sense of sticker...
For busy high street businesses in Saffron Walden and Cambridge, time is the ultimate currency. Yet, many retailers, restaurateurs, and independent traders are still battling daily with a major bottleneck right at the point of sale: an outdated, standalone card...
For independent businesses across East Anglia, keeping a sharp eye on overheads has never been more critical. While most owners look closely at energy bills and stock costs, a major drain on profitability often hides in plain sight: merchant service fees. Fortunately,...
The e-commerce landscape of 2026 is defined by a single word: invisibility. As digital commerce moves away from rigid, multi-step checkout pages, payment providers are increasingly adopting 'Click to Pay', a global standard designed to mirror the ease of a physical...
For many independent businesses in Saffron Walden and Cambridge, the monthly merchant statement is often viewed with a sense of weary resignation. Card payment fees and utility bills are frequently treated as "fixed costs"—unavoidable taxes on doing business in 2026....
The payment landscape of 2026 is moving faster than ever. For decades, the four-digit PIN has been the gold standard of security. However, we are now entering a "hands-free" era for Biometric Payments. In-store payments are shifting toward facial and fingerprint...
Why Saving Money on Card Payments is now easier with a local expert - Many businesses in Saffron Walden and the surrounding counties of Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk And Suffolk view card payment fees as a fixed cost of doing business. They often assume that a big...
The retail landscape of 2026 is defined by one word: speed. For years, the traditional card terminal has been the undisputed king of the counter. However, a new contender has moved from the fringes to the mainstream this year. Account-to-Account (A2A) payments, often...
As the final frost of January settles over East Anglia, many business owners in Saffron Walden and Bishop's Stortford are opening their first utility statements of 2026. This week, the relentless rain and sleet brought by Storm Chandra have served as a stark reminder...
Late payments have long been a silent killer for the UK high street. They have drained billions from the economy and forced many small businesses to close. As of January 2026, the tide has finally turned. The most significant government crackdown in 25 years is now in...
A thorough post-mortem of your January performance is the most powerful way to ensure a profitable Q1. By diving into your EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) analytics now, you can transform last month's chaos into a strategic roadmap for February and March. As the final...
January is the peak time for new beginnings, and for many entrepreneurs in Saffron Walden and across East Anglia, that means launching a new venture. While your business plan might be ready, setting up your financial infrastructure can feel like a daunting hurdle. To...
In the evolving landscape of digital commerce, security remains a top priority for businesses across East Anglia. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a critical tool in this effort, serving as a mandatory requirement for most online and high-value transactions in the...
New Year - New Payment Solutions As we enter 2026, the retail landscape in East Anglia is undergoing a significant transformation. For independent shops in Cambridge and established retailers across Suffolk, the way customers choose to pay is no longer just a back-end...
Managing payments in today’s digital economy involves various complexities, and UK businesses increasingly face the challenge of chargeback fraud. While these situations are frustrating, understanding how friendly fraud works and its potential impact allows you to...
Running a successful business means being able to take payments smoothly and efficiently. When your card machine is slow – or worse, not working – you risk frustrated customers, missed sales, and lost revenue. As East Anglian Business Solutions (EABS), we are...
In the world of business finance, credit cards are indispensable. They facilitate transactions, manage expenses, and offer flexibility. But beyond the plastic, there's a complex system of numbers and codes that ensures every payment is secure and accurately processed....
Being a small business owner myself, I appreciate and completely relate to the daily grind of decision making. I have a moment of overthinking the smallest of options every week as the fog of fear 'is this the right thing to do' interferes with sometimes the most...
It's the most wonderful time of the year… if you're not the parent of teenagers, trying to run a business plus support retailers/hospitality during their busiest transactions month! But secretly, I love it; it makes a profound change from last year and quite honestly,...
It is coming up to the time of year when I require a large glass of wine before starting the unenviable process of reviewing the monthly credit card statements from the Christmas haul. Alongside the constant muttering of ‘how much’ underneath my breath, it shocks me...
Isn’t lovely! After a blissful summer of not having too many worries, isn’t it nice to be back full force in the office and, finally, being able to predictably and comfortably set up face2face meetings (albeit a minor blip with the fuel situation). I have had a superb...
Amidst the summer holidays, with the kids driving me crazy (how we survived lockdowns I’ll never know) and mother nature just not being kind with the weather, my escapism has been working hard behind the scenes on developing my service offerings to suit the flexible...
I never thought I would say this, but beyond the tears of joy as my kids returned to school and business picking back up, there is one thing I am beginning to realise lockdown was good for, saving money! I keep asking myself if I was just completely unaware of my...
The sun is shining, slowly but surely Boris is releasing us from restrictions, businesses have started to bounce back, my kids have returned to school, for now, I can have a gin in peace and at long last, I can also start seeing customers face to face again. All of...
Just when you thought you could let out a huge sigh of relief, here I am about to start with more talk of COVID-19! However, to buck the trend I am going to speak positively (as much as it hurts me to), because one good thing that has come out of the past year and a...
As an independent, self-employed business owner that is predominately connected to the retail and hospitality industry, I cannot tell you the hangover I received the day after the government announcement Boris made. I am not sure what was more elating, the reopening...
It would be completely ignorant of me to not acknowledge that it is the month of love with Valentine’s Day popping its head above the Covid-19 lockdown clouds. Personally, not a fan, not in a Victor Meldrew way (for those not old enough, Google that name, it will be...
As I write this, I find myself wondering when the right time is to stop wishing everyone a Happy New Year, but as this is still the first half of January, I feel I am not making any social faux pas by continuing to wish all of you, clients, suppliers, friends, and...
What a year to be alive! Never has a saying been so true after the year we’ve all experienced and whilst there have been some incredibly challenging times, I am always grateful for my good health and that of my friends, family, and clients. I’m not a fantasists that...
‘Since first setting up with Carl over 5 years ago, he has continually reviewed our merchant services on a regular basis, so much so that, our small business is saving 80% when compared to what we were paying with Worldpay 5 years ago! All without any initial extra costs/cancellation fees and no disruption.’
East Anglian Business Solutions have helped us with our card payments across two businesses, helping to improve our cash flow with quicker settlements as well as much lower rates to save around 40% on what we were paying previously. They have also assisted with business funding to enable investments in the businesses.
Jomon
Indian Mini Mart
‘We recently had a new EPOS system at one of our pubs and changed card machines in both. Nothing was too much trouble for Carl who has saved us quite a bit of money. He still calls in from time to time to make sure we are alright. Thoroughly recommend his services.’
Luk Thai
The Cricketers
Ready to take control of your business payments and find a solution that works for you? Our team at East Anglian Business Solutions is here to help. We’ll simplify the complexities and offer a transparent, tailored service that supports your business’s success.
Switching can reduce your fees by up to 80%, remove long-term contracts, and give you more flexible, reliable support — all while keeping your business local and compliant.
Yes - we specialise in supporting small and independent businesses across Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Norfolk with tailored merchant services that cut costs and improve efficiency
Absolutely. We offer contract-free and short-term merchant accounts so you’re not locked in, ideal for cafes, shops, events, and growing businesses in East Anglia.
Most businesses in our area can be up and running within 48 hours. We’ll handle the setup, installation, and support — whether you're in Saffron Walden, Bury St Edmunds, or anywhere nearby.
We offer a wide selection of Card Terminals, each one designed to suit different business types & we’ll help you choose the right one for you.
We offer a personal 1 to 1 local support backed up by a 24/7 UK tech team.
We have access to a wide range of banks who specialise in e-commerce that offer great rates & fast settlements.
A virtual terminal is a web portal that is behind a secure password that allows businesses to take card details of their customers and to process payments over the phone or with the merchant present.
We offer a range of solutions to help businesses reduce operational costs and increase profits. Our services include finding the best-fit solutions for card payments, business utilities, EPOS systems, and more...
We help businesses find and secure the best card payment solutions by offering an unrivalled choice of payment providers and technology. We aim to find a deal that works for your business needs, not just ours.
