I run a small business and over the past few months I have had a noticeable uptick in customers asking about alternative payment options beyond standard card payments. Spent some time looking into it and honestly the options are more confusing than I expected.

I have no idea whether I need new hardware, whether customers need a specific app, or whether I would even receive money the same way I do with regular card payments. My main concern is keeping checkout simple because I do not want something that creates friction or makes customers second guess completing the purchase.

Has anyone here actually gone through this process and was it worth the effort or more hassle than it is worth for a small business with no technical background?