Getting paid shouldn’t be a hassle. Yet, many private practice owners chase invoices, wait on bank transfers, or deal with outdated manual payment processes.
What if you could take payments instantly in your clinic with just a tap?
Enter Stripe terminals, now fully integrated with WriteUpp! This game-changing feature lets you accept in-clinic card payments seamlessly, meaning faster transactions, less admin, and an all-around better experience for both you and your clients.
With a Stripe terminal, you can streamline your workflow, reduce payment delays, and improve cash flow while offering your clients a smooth, professional experience. It’s an upgrade that makes running your practice easier and ensures you get paid on time, every time.
Why In-Clinic Payments Matter for Private Practices
Whether it’s waiting for bank transfers, handling cash, sending invoices and hoping they get paid on time, or chasing overdue payments, it all adds up to more admin and unnecessary stress.
Clients are moving toward cashless transactions and expect a fast, seamless, and secure way to pay. A Stripe terminal gives you a simple, hassle-free way to take payments instantly in your clinic.
How Stripe Terminals Make Payments Easier
- Faster Payments – No more waiting. Clients tap their card, and you get paid instantly.
- Less Admin – Payments sync automatically with WriteUpp, keeping your records accurate and up to date.
- Seamless Integration – No extra steps. Stripe terminals work effortlessly with WriteUpp.
When payments are quick and easy, your clients enjoy a better experience, and your practice runs more smoothly—no more chasing invoices or awkward payment conversations—just a straightforward, modern way to get paid.
What Are Stripe Terminals?
Stripe terminals speed up and simplify in-clinic payments, making transactions smoother for you and your clients. Fully integrated with WriteUpp, they eliminate the hassle of manual payment tracking and ensure every transaction is logged automatically and securely.
Key Features of Stripe Terminals:
- Contactless & Chip Payments – Clients can pay with a simple tap or chip insert, making checkout quick and effortless.
- Secure Transactions – Every payment is processed through Stripe’s trusted infrastructure, ensuring safety for you and your clients.
- Automatic Payment Logging – Payments sync instantly with WriteUpp, keeping your financial records accurate and up to date.
How This Transforms Your Payment Process:
- Faster, more convenient checkout experience.
- Protects your practice and your clients from fraud.
- Saves admin time and keeps records consistent.
With Stripe terminals, payment processing becomes a seamless part of your workflow, reducing admin time and improving the overall client experience. Offering flexible, secure, and hassle-free payments, they help ensure smoother transactions while keeping your practice running efficiently.
Stripe vs. Square: Which One is Better for Your Clinic?
When choosing a payment provider for your clinic, both Stripe and Square offer in-clinic card payments, but Stripe Unified, in partnership with WriteUpp, provides lower transaction fees, automatic integration, and a smoother payment experience.
Comparing Transaction Fees: Stripe vs. Square
| Stripe Terminal Fees (UK) | Square Terminal Fees (UK) |
| ✅ 1.4% + 10p per transaction for UK and EEA cards | ❌ 1.75% per transaction for all in-person card payments |
Why Stripe is the Better Choice for WriteUpp Users
✔ Lower Fees for UK & EEA Cards – Stripe charges 1.4% + 10p, compared to Square’s 1.75% flat rate. On a £100 transaction, that means:
- Stripe: £1.40 + 10p = £1.50
- Square: £1.75
Stripe saves you 25p per £100 transaction—which adds up fast for busy clinics!
✔ More Competitive Rates – If you take payments from non-EEA cards, Stripe charges 2.9% + 10p, while Square charges 1.75% even for international cards. While Square is slightly lower here, the majority of UK clinics process mainly UK and EEA payments, where Stripe is the better deal overall.
✔ A Complete Payment Solution – With Stripe Unified, you can take online payments and in-clinic payments all in one place.
Getting Started with Stripe Terminals in WriteUpp
Setting up Stripe terminals in WriteUpp is quick and easy, allowing you to accept in-clinic payments seamlessly. Just follow these simple steps:
- Step 1: Switch to Stripe Unified – To take advantage of the new partnership between WriteUpp and Stripe, which allows us to lower the transaction rates, you’ll need to use Stripe Unified.
- Step 2: Order Your Stripe Terminal – Only the BBPOS WisePOS E and Stripe Reader S700 are supported, so choose the right device for seamless integration. These portable terminals let you accept card payments instantly, making checkout smoother for you and your clients.
- Step 3: Connect Your Terminal to WriteUpp – Follow the simple setup process to sync payments directly with your records, automatically keeping everything up to date.
- Step 4: Start Taking Payments! – Once set up, you can accept in-clinic card payments instantly, making transactions faster and more convenient for everyone.
With a Stripe Terminal, you can reduce late payments, minimise admin work, and give clients a stress-free way to pay—all while keeping your financial records effortlessly organised.
WriteUpp and Stripe: A Smarter Way to Get Paid in Your Clinic
Managing payments shouldn’t be a chore, and with a Stripe terminal, it no longer has to be. By bringing fast, secure, and fully integrated in-clinic payments to your practice, you can eliminate admin headaches, reduce payment delays, and improve the client experience—all while keeping your finances effortlessly in sync with WriteUpp.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your workflow, reduce late payments, or simply offer a smoother checkout process, Stripe terminals provide the flexibility and reliability your clinic needs. Now, you can focus more on your clients and less on chasing payments.
Why wait to improve your clinic’s financial transactions? Make the switch to a Stripe Terminal with WriteUpp today.
Stripe FAQs
What’s the difference between Stripe and Stripe Unified?
Stripe Unified is an enhanced version of Stripe that consolidates all payment methods—including online payments and in-clinic transactions via Stripe terminals—into a single, streamlined system.
With WriteUpp’s new partnership with Stripe, switching to Stripe Unified allows us to offer lower transaction rates than before. However, to take advantage of this, you’ll need to onboard a brand-new Stripe Unified account, as previous WriteUpp connections used Standard Stripe accounts.
If you’re already using Stripe, switching to Stripe Unified ensures seamless integration with WriteUpp, unlocks in-clinic card payments using Stripe terminals, and gives you access to the new, reduced transaction fees.
Do I need a separate Stripe account?
To use Stripe with your WriteUpp account, a Stripe Unified account must be onboarded for you from within WriteUpp; you won’t be able to use an existing Stripe account you already have. You will, however, be able to use the same email address as an existing Stripe account and choose to use the same business information; you’ll just receive a new Stripe account and account ID linked to WriteUpp.
What’s the cost of using Stripe Terminals?
There are two main costs to consider:
- The Terminal Device – You’ll need to purchase a supported terminal (BBPOS WisePOS E-Reader or Stripe Reader S700), with pricing set by Stripe.
- Transaction Fees – Stripe charges a small percentage per transaction, similar to online payments. Exact fees may vary depending on your region, but they are generally competitive with Square and other payment processors.
What payment methods can my clients use?
With Stripe, your clients can pay using major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more, offering them maximum flexibility and convenience.
Will payments automatically update my invoices?
Yes! Payments made through Stripe automatically update your invoice status in WriteUpp, saving you time and reducing admin tasks.
What happens if I have questions or need support?
Book a call with our team! We’ll talk you through everything you need to know about the WriteUpp and Stripe integration and help you set up.
