DS Merchant Solutions

DS Merchant Solutions, payment terminals and EPOS systems in the United Kingdom

DS Merchant Solutions is a British provider of merchant services that sells card payment terminals and electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems. Its proposition focuses on reducing the cost per transaction: the company states that its customers can save at least 0.5% on the fees they pay to their current providers. The site operates under the Dean Scott Merchant Services brand and runs from the domain dsmerchantservices.co.uk.

DS payment terminals

The terminal catalogue includes four models, with monthly payment or one-off payment options, all with a built-in receipt printer:

• DS Essential: battery life of more than 6 hours and a 5.5-inch screen. From £15 + VAT per month or £139 + VAT as a one-off payment.
• DS Go: battery life of up to more than 6 hours and a 6.0-inch screen. From £10 + VAT per month or £34 + VAT as a one-off payment.
• DS Move: battery life of up to more than 6 hours and a 6.0-inch screen. From £10 + VAT per month or £69 + VAT as a one-off payment.
• DS Pro: battery life of more than 10 hours and a 6.0-inch screen. From £15 + VAT per month or £89 + VAT as a one-off payment.

The site also mentions a Teya Essential terminal with a battery life of more than 6 hours, a 5.5-inch screen and a built-in printer.

EPOS Now tills

The company distributes EPOS Now cash registers in two configurations:

• Standard Till: merchant-facing screen, £199 + VAT.
• Duo Till: front and rear screens, £225 + VAT.

Both models include a business account. Integration with Loyverse POS makes it possible to turn a phone or tablet into a point of sale: issue printed or electronic receipts, apply discounts and refunds, keep recording sales while offline, and connect a receipt printer, barcode scanner and cash drawer.

Fee comparison and sign-up process

The website includes a section comparing DS Merchant Solutions' fees with those of other providers and a contact form to request reduced rates. The form collects name, company, email, phone, business location, monthly card turnover, choice of terminal and EPOS Now till, and current terminal provider. It also allows booking an appointment for a phone call or an in-person meeting, with one-hour slots between 10:00 and 14:00 (UTC).

Referral and partner programme

DS Merchant Solutions runs a referral programme for third parties to recommend new businesses, with a form that asks for the company name, contact name, email, the name of the referred company or person and a phone number. Its partners include Dean Scott LTD and MLA Affiliate Partner.

Customer service

The company offers easy setup, low fees and 24/7 support, and provides a business account for its customers. Support is handled via the phone number and email published on its website.