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Review summary

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Looking at 678 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and quick responses, making the setup and ongoing support seamless. Many people highlight the excellent customer service and the ease of setting up and using the card machines. Reviewers also appreciate the competitive rates and the efficiency of the payment system, with money often arriving in their accounts quickly. However, some people were dissatisfied with the payment process, mentioning issues with charges and refunds. A few other people also felt that the customer service was inconsistent, with some experiencing slow replies or unhelpful interactions, and others noting unexpected fees or difficulties with account closure.

What people talk about most

Staff

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of staff. Many customers praise individual representatives for their... See more

Service

Users describe positive interactions with service. Many customers praise the excellent support and service,... See more

Customer service

Clients share positive opinions on customer service, with many praising the helpfulness and efficiency of... See more

Payment

Consumers find payment to be ambiguous. Many reviewers praise the fast payouts, with funds often appearing in... See more

Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with this company. Thanks to Mark for your helpfulness, professionalism, and quick responses, which made the setup and ongoing support seamless. The next-day payment system... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with shift 4 and Donna who introduced me. She has been amazing and still sends the odd message asking how everything is going. The charges are extremely fair in comparison to others,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When we were looking for a payment provider I found several suppliers not very helpful, until I met Donna from Shift4. She made everything really simple and got us setup super quickly. I’d have no he... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was using sumup for a very long time , once my machine got damaged when I called them the asked me I have to pay for new machine I got devastated the j was introduced to shift4 . Here I wnna take a... See more

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Company details

  1. Non-Bank Financial Service
  2. Business to Business Service

Written by the company

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) powers the experience economy, enabling businesses to deliver the moments that matter. Transforming how people shop, dine, stay, and play, Shift4’s commerce technology allows for a seamless experience at any scale. From your neighborhood restaurant to the world’s largest event venues, Shift4 handles billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world.


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

823 reviews

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Replied to 89% of negative reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Service.👍

Good Service.👍
Shahid Helped everything to run smooth !
After using lopay good experience and better than them
Thanks

January 20, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear everything has been running smoothly and that your experience has been a positive one.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fellow Barbers

Fellow Barbers
I decided to look for an alternative card machine. Came across Shift 4. Machine is alot faster and more reliable than my old one. My months bills are lower too.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear the machine is faster and more reliable and that you’re seeing lower monthly costs.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wish I’d switched sooner

Donna has made the transition really easy , I now wonder why I didn’t switch to shift ages ago. The machine is simple to use for me and my customers and Donna is a lovely, professional contact who I know is there if anything goes wrong.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear the transition felt easy and that the system is simple for both you and your customers to use.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Donna

Hi Donna was very helpful in getting me what I needed i am so grateful and she made the experience worth while thank u Donna

September 4, 2025
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience and that everything was handled smoothly.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shift4 card machine

I have been using Shift4 card machine for 2 months now, and I am really pleased with it. Muhammed Arif was really helpful from start to finish. He gave me extensive details about the rates and when I had a problem, he was very helpful.

Overall, very satisfied.

March 30, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear you’ve been pleased with the card machine over the past couple of months and that your experience has been positive from start to finish.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service is provided by shift

Great service is provided by shift. Shift 4 is a great company with very competitive pricing. The customer service support team are knowledgeable and quick with a response. Zameer is such nice person who introduced this shift company to us. Best of luck

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the competitive pricing and that the support has been knowledgeable and responsive.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

As a small business owner in the hospitality industry I have had an excellent experience with shift4 and highly recommend them. Gavin is responsive and efficient in dealing with our queries or issues, should they arise. I have worked with other providers in the past and their service and efficiency does not compare.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you’ve had such an excellent experience and that the service has been responsive and efficient when needed.

It’s great to know Shift4 has stood out compared to other providers. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabtastic

Great , easy to navigate and amazing coverage
Amazing value for money
Excellent aftercare and support too when needed, nothing is ever any trouble
Recommend 100%

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re finding the system easy to navigate and that the coverage and value are working well for your business.

It’s great to know the aftercare and support have also made a difference. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great change over

Worked really well
Easy to transition over from previous stystem

January 1, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear everything has been working well and that the transition from your previous system was easy.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing good with people

Amazing good with people

March 24, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear you’ve had such a positive experience. We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Feedback Review

Changing to Shift 4 is the best change I have made. I am always able to contact Sam whom promptly gives me any support I require. The system is easy to use for both myself, staff & my customers. Funds are always in my bank account the next day which is excellent for my cash flow. I would highly recommend your company.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear the switch has made such a positive difference and that the system is easy for both you and your team to use.

It’s great to know next-day payments are supporting your cash flow. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great experience with a great…

What a great experience with a great company. Machines are easy to use and I love the professional look of them, far better than my previous machine, better rates too so what’s not to love. Amazing service too! Not had a problem and have never let me down at my outdoor or indoor events. Highly recommend 😊

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the ease of use, professional look, and improved rates, and that the machines are performing reliably at both indoor and outdoor events.

We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shifted to shift to save money and it…

Shifted to shift to save money and it was worth the change, its been good and reliable service and money next day. So thanks shift4

September 9, 2025
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear the switch has been worthwhile and that you’re benefiting from reliable service and next-day payments.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good service right from the start…

very good service right from the start had a little trouble with my machine not printing properly but they exchanged the machine straight away

November 20, 2025
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear you’ve had a positive experience from the start and that the issue with the machine was resolved quickly.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant. Zamir was great from start to finish.

Brilliant, works exactly as intended and is a big upgrade from using just phone payments. Thanks to brother Zamir for all his assistance throughout. Definitely recommend.

September 10, 2025
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear the terminal has been a great upgrade and is working exactly as you need it to.

We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Donna has been amazing with quick…

Donna has been amazing with quick response and the terminal works great

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear you’ve had such a responsive experience and that the terminal is working great for your business.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service,

Great service,
Payments on time.
Would definitely recommend..

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the service and that payments are arriving on time.

We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with shift4

Very happy with shift4. Absolute pleasure to have them run my card payments!

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you’re so happy with Shift4 and that your experience has been such a positive one.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with their agent

Great experience with their agent. Not using it yet but very happy with pricing and their T&C’s.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you’ve had a great experience so far and that you’re happy with the pricing and terms.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service at very competitive…

Great service at very competitive rates. The transition was very smooth in switching over as my rep looked after me and was in contact with me throughout.

March 31, 2026
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Reply from Shift4

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear the transition was smooth and that you’re benefiting from competitive rates.

We look forward to continuing to support your business.

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