Global Payments vs Dojo: which saves you more?

Dojo is cheaper on every published number: transaction fees from 1.2% against Global Payments' 1.6 to 2.6%, monthly costs from £9 against £20 to £50, and no setup fee against £100 to £250. For restaurants and retail shops under £200k monthly turnover, Dojo typically saves £200 to £500 a month; Global Payments earns its place for larger multi-location businesses with complex needs.

Rates and contract terms checked July 2026 · Based on providers' published pricing

Our pick for most businesses

Dojo

Transaction
1.2-1.9%
Monthly
£9-25
Setup
£0

Global Payments

Transaction
1.6-2.6%
Monthly
£20-50
Setup
£100-250

Published costs side by side

Both providers price by quote, so these are the typical published ranges rather than fixed tariffs. Your exact rate depends on turnover and business type.

CostDojoGlobal Payments
Transaction fees1.2-1.9%1.6-2.6%
Monthly cost£9-25/month£20-50/month
Setup£0£100-250

The takeaway: Dojo undercuts Global Payments on all three published costs, with lower transaction fees, a lower monthly cost and no setup fee. On typical restaurant and retail volumes under £200k a month, that gap is worth £200 to £500 a month.

Feature by feature

FeatureDojoGlobal Payments
Transaction fees1.2-1.9%1.6-2.6%
Monthly cost£9-25/month£20-50/month
Setup cost£0£100-250
PricingTransparentComplex
Exit feesNoneContract-dependent
TerminalsModern, portableComprehensive POS systems
InfrastructureUK-focusedGlobal
SupportExcellent UK supportEnterprise account teams

Where Dojo wins

  • Lower overall costs - typically £200 to £500 a month cheaper for SMEs
  • Transparent pricing - no complex fee schedules
  • No setup or exit fees - £0 to start, nothing to leave
  • Modern terminals - with excellent UK support

Where Global Payments wins

  • Global infrastructure - built for international operations
  • Comprehensive POS systems - deep enterprise tooling
  • Multi-location setups - suits larger, complex businesses

Best for restaurants and hospitality

Restaurants and cafes typically prefer Dojo for several reasons:

  • Portable terminals suited to table-side payments
  • Fast settlement helps with cash flow, important in hospitality
  • No lock-in - test it with rolling contracts
  • Saves £200 to £400 a month vs Global Payments on typical volumes

How we calculated this

We take Global Payments's and Dojo's published or typical advertised rates and apply them to example monthly card volumes. Total cost is worked out as transaction fees plus fixed monthly fees over 12 months. Rates change and individual pricing can often be negotiated, so treat these figures as a like-for-like guide rather than a quote. Always confirm current pricing with Global Payments and Dojo before you commit.

The verdict

Choose Dojo if

  • You are a UK SME under £200k monthly turnover
  • You want transparent pricing with no setup or exit fees
  • You run a restaurant, cafe or retail shop
  • You want modern portable terminals
  • You want UK support you can reach quickly

Choose Global Payments if

  • You run a larger business with complex needs
  • You operate across multiple locations
  • You need global payment infrastructure
  • You want a comprehensive enterprise POS system

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