Switch From Lightspeed to Shift4 POS
Escape Lightspeed's £500-2,000 upfront costs and 12-36 months contracts. Join UK hospitality businesses saving thousands with Shift4 POS's zero-cost, PCI Level 1 certified solution.
Common Lightspeed Frustrations
If you're experiencing any of these issues, you're not alone
High upfront hardware costs eating into your budget
Complex pricing tiers that are hard to understand
Long contract commitments with expensive exit fees
Limited UK-specific support hours
Additional fees for integrations and add-ons
Slow customer service response times
Lightspeed vs Shift4 POS: Head-to-Head
| Feature | Lightspeed | Shift4 POS |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | £69-199 | From £0 |
| Upfront Cost | £500-2,000 | £0 |
| Contract Length | 12-36 months | 12 months |
| Transaction Fees | 1.5-2.6% | Competitive |
| Hidden Fees | ||
| 24/7 Support | ||
| Free Hardware |
Why Switch to Shift4 POS?
Join thousands of UK hospitality businesses powered by Shift4's enterprise-grade technology
Zero Upfront Cost
No hardware costs, no installation fees. Start taking payments immediately.
Flexible Terms
No long-term lock-in contracts. Scale up or down as needed.
24/7 Support
Real people, real help, whenever you need it. No chatbots.
Easy Migration
We handle the switch. Your menu, settings, everything transferred.
What Lightspeed Users Say
Common feedback from businesses switching to Shift4 POS
"We paid over £1,500 for hardware and then found out about all the monthly add-on costs."
"The contract was 36 months and when we wanted to leave, the exit fee was astronomical."
"Support is overseas and they don't understand UK hospitality regulations."
"Every feature we needed was an extra monthly charge on top of the base price."
Switching From Lightspeed FAQs
Common questions about migrating from Lightspeed to Shift4 POS
Ready to Switch From Lightspeed?
Get a free, no-obligation quote. We'll show you exactly how much you'll save and help you navigate any existing contract obligations.
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Authorised UK distributor • PCI Level 1
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Pick a 15-minute slot that suits you
Speak with Carl Daniel directly. We'll review your current setup, show you a live Shift4 EPOS demo if helpful, and answer any pricing or hardware questions. No slides, no pressure.
- 15 minutes — focused on your venue, not a generic pitch.
- Official Shift4 UK partner — straight answers on fees, contracts and hardware.
- Prefer to talk now? Call 07786 235819.