Affiliated student groups can now borrow a Zettle machine (previously known as iZettle) to take card or contactless payments at in-person events.  

The benefits of this include: 

• Money from sales going directly into your group’s SU account; 
• Reduced, or removal of, cash management during events; 
• Itemised sales report; 
• Simpler payment process for members or customers; 
• Increased safety from contactless sales. 

Key information: 

• While it is free to borrow the machine groups will need to have at least £70.50 in their Bristol SU account. This acts as a deposit to cover the cost of the machine in case of damage or loss. 
• The request form should be submitted at least ten working days before the event.  
• To submit the form you will need to upload a full product list of any items you wish to sell. This will need to include all the 'items' that you hope to sell and their cost (e.g. a bunch of daffodils – 50p, a cup of tea - 65p, custard cream – 20p, etc.).  
• To create a Zettle account for the group we will need a group email address (e.g. studentgroupname@gmail.com).  
• To use the Zettle machine you will need to download the app on either a smart phone or tablet. 
• The machine needs to be returned on the next working day after your event.

Please check this calendar before submitting your form. Bookings may be rejected or require amendments if there isn’t a machine available on the requested dates. To hire the Zettle machine you will need to submit this request form.  

If you have any questions about using the machine or the financial processes please contact our Finance Team via bristolsu-accounts@bristol.ac.uk