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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Service was good, but you won't get out of contract without being bitten, check small print very carefully also handepay are run by the same people, same address. Relentless in these difficult times,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer of 5 years and They force you into paying for an extra YEAR after your agreement ends and then add additional fees on. Corrupt, horrid company. SQUARE have more modern equipments, next day p... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One star is too much. Cancelled my terminal with handepay 13/9/24 notice given to merchant rentals by handepay at the same time. Was told by handepay merchant rentals would send return addre... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the worst company you can deal…

This is the worst company you can deal with.Never get in to contact with these horrible people. Their salesman tell you a load of lies and tie you into contacts that you cannot get out of . I was told minimum contact is only 1 1/2 years but find out it was for 2 years but when you try to cancel at the end of 2 years are you automatically get into another 1 year (Not less ) contact so I end up with having 3 years paying them for something I was not using and the worse thing is I went to cancel 2 months before the contract end date now they are saying I have to give them notice 3 months before the end of the contract. YOu can see how terrible these people are , they basically see this machine / and service was never used. This is how they make money. This is against trading standards getting ppl into automatic renewals for 1-year contacts. No not recommend them and their Merchant Rentals other company (Working in the same building acting like they are 2 different but same ppl robbing business )

January 11, 2022
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Hi Ravi, we are so sorry to hear about this. We have passed your comments onto the relevant department to investigate and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss further. Thank you, Merchant Rentals.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute disgrace

Absolute disgrace. My business is closing and yet they want me to pay for their embarrassingly bad service for a year beyond this date. Talk about kicking you when you're down !

December 14, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Alex, thank you for your comments. Unfortunately we were unaware of your dissatisfaction until seeing this review and are very sorry you feel unhappy with the service you have received. If you could speak to us directly to advise us of the issues you have been experiencing, we can look into this and help you. A member of the team will reach out to you shortly to see how we can be of assistance to you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience

I have read through lots of reviews below of others having the same experience as we did. Terrible experience after trying to leave after completing a 4 year agreement with Handepay, through small print they demand I pay for another year. It’s a horrible way to do business, I note that you have a stock reply saying it’s made explicitly clear when you sign up. It really wasn’t! The cancellation terms are not 'clearly laid out' as you claim - the text on the 'Key Information' section is so small I struggle to read it. I shall be pursuing with the relevant authorities. It’s not about the money, it’s the principle, you shouldn’t be getting away with this unscrupulous practice.

November 11, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Andrew, thank you for your comments. As per your discussion with our advisor, the cancellation terms are clearly set out on the inside front page of the agreement and within the ‘Key Information’ on the same page, along with relevant clause within the terms and conditions. If there is anything else you would like to discuss with us, please contact us. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute crooks

Absolute crooks ! They signed me into a 12 month contract with out even telling me , paid them £254 to get out of and explained the pin pad that I had been paying for had been stolen in a burglary only to be sent another bill for £354 , absolutely avoid at all costs . !!!

November 5, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Michael, we're sorry to hear about this. All of our terms and conditions are made explicitly clear on our agreements and presented to new customers before they sign up. If you would like an explanation or to discuss this further, please email enquiries@merchantrentals.co.uk with your agreement number, name and postcode. Thank you, Merchant Rentals.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute disgrace

Absolute disgrace. Will never use these crafty unscrupulous co. Again. You should be ashamed of yourselves. . Handepay and merchant rental are the same. You just being smart so as to hand the buck over. People try to play fair offer you what THEY can afford but you will not even do that. You suck. May your business get its karma 🙏

October 20, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Elaine, we're sorry to hear about this. All terms and conditions of our contracts are made explicitly clear to new customers before they sign up, if you would like to discuss this further please contact us. Thank you.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Termination error - can't take card payments

I advised them that my business was going to be sold in a few weeks and they sent me a termination agreement for immediate termination. Very nice lady helpful and quick to reinstate MID as we couldn't take any card payments but terminal still won't work. Tried the advised updates and phoning Spire (give up after 20 minute wait). Does anyone know if this will update overnight or have any advice as to how we can be up and running normally as soon as possible.
Many thanks if advance for any advice. Advice received. The download advice was incorrect and the banking host needed to be deleted and reloaded.

October 12, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Jennifer,

We are sorry to hear about this. We sent your feedback onto the relevant department to investigate, and now believe this is all resolved. If you need anything else, please let us know.

Thank you, Merchant Rentals

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

MERCHAT RENTALS Do not use them

I had a machine with Merchant Rentals and owing to bad health had to fold company, told Merchant Rentals in March 2019, they said had to finish contact in DEC 2019, gave them notice in March 2019, they said never had notice, so tried to get further 12months money from me. Ended up in County Court. DO NOT USE THEM UN TRUSTWORTHY

October 9, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use

I have been a customer of Merchant Rentals for 4 years I've had no problems with the machine or the company till i enquired about my contract coming to an end and what options are available, only to be told they had signed me into a 1yr deal without my knowledge I have immediately activated my cancelation which i now have to wait 12months, this is a disgrace,

September 4, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been a loyal customer of…

I have been a loyal customer of Merchant Rentals for many years . I can't say I had many problems with the visa machine in that time but I can honestly say that when it comes to customer services and loyalty to their customers, they are the worst company I have ever dealt with . Attempting to end a contract with them is a n ordeal that no-one should be put through, especially a loyal customer. Once given notice they ignore your emails , continue to take money from your bank, ignore your registered letters and when you stop the direct debit they threaten action and begin charging late fees cand interest. Eventually you give up and pay them due to frustration. A truly despicable company which also offered no respite for their customers during lockdown. Despite the fact that our little shop was closed for 7months they continued to charge for a machine which wasn't used. Please read the public reviews about this Haydock company and don't go near them!

August 10, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Modern day Mafia

Very poor company another one setup to fleece small business owners 12 months notice to cancel a contract or it rolls over is just robbery and this is coming from a company that took its full payment during lockdown when asked for help

July 27, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi, thank you for your comments. All of our terms and conditions are made explicitly clear on our agreements and presented to new customers before they sign up. If you would like an explanation or to discuss this further, please email enquiries@merchantrentals.co.uk with your agreement number, name and postcode. Thank you, Merchant Rentals.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Definitely wouldn't recommend at all

If I could give this company Merchant Rentals a 0 then I would. Their customer service is diabolical. When my wedding and events business was suffering due to the pandemic they were most unhelpful. I sent the machine back by recorded delivery explaining I could no longer afford it and that I would pay any payments owing on it when I had the money and business improved again due to the pandemic. Everyone I have spoke to(and there have been many phone calls explaining that I simply didn't have any business) has asked for the machine back despite the company having received it back several months ago. I cancelled the contract and they kept adding money on for charges. Since the pandemic restrictions lifted and despite my business still suffering they have hounded me to death with threatening letters, they don't care about their customers at all. Since the pandemic I have reviewed all my finances and realised that this company is terribly expensive, they don't tell you when they sign you up that you also have to pay World pay charges for each transaction you carry out when your business is going well. I would definitely not recommend this company at all. I have never given a bad review on trustpilot for any company, in fact when I think a company has given good service I usually give them 5 stars and its not something I normally do to give someone a one star but I feel that my review is justified on this occasion.

June 11, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Awful

So having signed up for a period of 4 years, I understood it to be a rolling 30 day contract from then on in, gave the notice to be told it was 90 days cancellation notice and it was all on T&C's, how are people supposed to remember this is no letter is sent confirming this after 4 years, a nudge would have been very helpful. Will I use again? NEVER

May 27, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Gail, thank you for your comments. All of our terms and conditions are made explicitly clear on our agreements and presented to new customers before they sign up. If you would like an explanation or to discuss this further, please email enquiries@merchantrentals.co.uk with your agreement number, name and postcode. Thank you, Merchant Rentals.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Considerate service

We received prompt and efficient service from Cardnet. Everything was thoroughly explained giving the reassurance needed.

May 17, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Martha, thank you for your 5* review! We are so pleased that you're happy with the prompt and efficient service, and that you was reassured throughout the whole process. If you need anything else, please get in touch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

Julie was very helpful in sorting out my quiries, excellent customer service

May 13, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Dean, thank you for your 5* review! We're happy to know that you're satisfied with Julie's excellent customer service! We will make sure to pass your lovely feedback onto her. If there is anything else you need, please get in touch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and responsive

Julie Frost from Merchant Rentals struck a great balance between doing all the correct due diligence and being quick to respond to our requests for assistance, with quotes and orders generated in quick time. Deliveries also went smoothly.

May 11, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Neil, thank you for you 5* review! We are so pleased that you're happy with the level of service Julie has provided. We're also pleased that the deliveries went smoothly too! We will pass your lovely feedback on Julie and her manager, and if there is anything else you need, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick in all dealings

Very quick in all dealings, very good communication throughout the different processes.

May 10, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Callum, thank you for your 5* review! We are thrilled that the process as a whole was very quick and the communication was very good throughout. If there is anything else you need at all, please get in touch!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julie was helpful and we were able to…

Julie was helpful and we were able to resolve my issue quickly. Thanks Julie!

May 10, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Alan, thank you for your 5* review! We are so pleased that you're happy with the service Julie provided. We will be sure to pass your lovely feedback onto her. If there is anything else you need, please get in touch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service !

May 6, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Asad, thank you for your 5* review! We are so pleased that you're happy with our service. If you need anything else, please get in touch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed a portable terminal on a short…

Needed a portable terminal on a short term hire, to speed up customer service during our busy season. Once I had got hold of the right person, the process was very easy.

May 1, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Rentals

Hi Catherine, thank you for your 5* review! We are thrilled that the process was very easy for you. If you need anything else, please get in touch!

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