Need a payment terminal for your Christmas sales? Here's how to set it up.
A cup of mulled wine, a bag of oliebollen: at a Christmas market, you often handle small payments all day long, usually in the cold and with a line in front of your stall. Only accepting cash? Then some customers first have to go looking for a cash machine. A payment terminal makes paying easier and keeps customers from walking away because they don't have any cash on them.
1. Make sure customers can pay by card, even for small amounts
A cup of hot chocolate or a waffle might only cost a few euros. Still, customers increasingly pay even these small amounts with their card or phone. In 2025, 83% of in-store payments were made by card and 17% in cash. That's according to the study Betalen aan de kassa 2025 (Paying at the Checkout 2025) by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and the Dutch Payments Association (Betaalvereniging Nederland).
With a payment terminal at your stall, customers without cash can pay you too. You also need less change, have less cash to count and keep less money at your stall. This lowers the risk of theft and counting mistakes. At Buckaroo, your card revenue is paid into your account according to the regular payout terms.
2. Rent a payment terminal for market days
Only selling at a market during the Christmas season? Then you don't need to buy a payment terminal right away. You can also rent one, even if you're at a Christmas market for just one day. Already have a payment terminal but need an extra one for a second point of sale? Renting is handy then too.
The payment terminal comes in a practical carrying case with a 4G SIM card already inside. So you don't depend on public Wi-Fi, which can get overloaded at busy locations.
Choose a mobile device and you can accept payments without a fixed power connection. Battery life varies by model. Some devices last several days, while others need charging sooner. So make sure you know how long your device lasts, especially if you're at the market for a whole weekend.
Want to rent a payment terminal?
Buckaroo offers a rental range with both fixed and mobile devices. See which rental device best suits your event and location.
3. Test your payment terminal before the Christmas market starts
When the first customers are at your stall, you want to be able to take payments right away. So order your rental device in good time and enter your market days as the rental period. Buckaroo ships the payment terminal about three business days in advance, at no extra rental cost.
Fully charge the battery at home and do a test payment of one cent. That way, you know for sure everything works before the market starts. This doesn't make your rental period start any earlier.
Selling lots of products at the same price, like cups of mulled wine? Then you can set a fixed amount on your payment terminal. You won't have to key in the price again for every customer. You turn this feature on in your Buckaroo account and then set the amount on your device.
4. Make paying as easy as possible for your customers
At a busy Christmas market, you want to keep the line at your stall as short as possible. So make it clear that customers can pay by card. The rental case includes a sign to show this. Put it somewhere visible, so customers know how they can pay before they order.
Selling at an evening market? Keep in mind that use after midnight counts as an extra rental day. So check in advance that your rental period matches your opening hours.
After the Christmas market, send the payment terminal back within three business days using the return label in the case. Your final invoice will then appear in your Buckaroo account.
5. Only at the market for one evening? Consider Tap to Pay
At a small Christmas market and only expecting the occasional payment? Then Buckaroo Tap to Pay can be a good alternative. This app turns your compatible Android phone or tablet with an NFC chip into a payment terminal. NFC is the technology that lets customers pay contactless by holding their card or phone against your device.
You don't need a separate payment terminal for this. After paying, your customer can get a digital receipt via a QR code.
Expecting a busy market weekend with lots of customers? Then a rented mobile payment terminal is often more practical. It has its own 4G connection, so you can keep using your smartphone for other things.
Need help choosing?
Whether you're selling mulled wine for one evening or spending a whole weekend at the Christmas market, you want customers to pay quickly and easily. With a rented payment terminal or Tap to Pay, you choose the payment solution that fits your stall.
Not sure which solution suits you best? Feel free to contact Buckaroo for personal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will I receive a rented payment terminal?
We ship the payment terminal about 3 business days before your rental period starts, at no extra cost. Request it in good time if your market starts on a fixed date.
What is the shortest rental period?
You can rent a payment terminal for as little as 1 day. A separate daily rate applies to weekends and public holidays.
Do I need Wi-Fi at the market?
No. A rented mobile payment terminal has its own 4G SIM card with data. Just switch it on and you're ready to take card payments.
Can customers also pay by credit card or phone?
Yes. Your customers can pay with a debit or credit card, either by inserting the card or contactless. Contactless payment by phone or smartwatch also works.
Why choose Buckaroo?
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Cost savings
We offer the cheapest rates in the Netherlands. In the long run, you are guaranteed to get the best deal with us. -
Reliability
With Buckaroo, you know your payments are secure. All our Payment terminals meet the highest security standards, including the latest encryption technology to protect data. -
Convenience
Our Payment terminals are intuitive and easy to use, both for you and your customers. No complicated processes, just quick and efficient payments.
