Introduction
Credit machines are an integral part in any business and finding the correct fit to process your customers cards can determine how smoothly your business runs. The fact that there are many different types of processing equipment requires that you research properly before purchasing one.
History
The credit card sector is full of very many different types of processing machines and you need to choose a credit machine based on what kind of business and style of credit card processing you intend to use. Businesses that can key in their transaction do not want a method of processing that requires an attached printer where as mobile businesses opt for a wireless credit card machine. This will however require they can afford the high cost of a wireless terminal and that their business is located in an area with adequate cellular coverage.
Credit machine terminals without printers are commonly used in businesses where you make purchases via the phone or in the mail, and the issuing of a receipt is not necessary. They are also commonly used in a mobile environment where the credit card number is called in to a central location and the number is keyed into the credit card machine, by another person.
For retail businesses, a credit machine with an integrated printer will be a better fit. On the other hand there are businesses that both swipe and key in their credit cards in. These types of businesses will require two accounts processing via one terminal and there are several machines that offer this type of credit card processing.
Features
Credit machines that include an integrated impact or thermal printer are common with such businesses. These are made up of one machine that issues a receipt to the customer at the same time process their card. The downside is that these machines are a bit more costly than the ones without an attached printer; however, the cost is still reasonable.
Many of these credit machines also come with built in pin pads to allow the merchant to accept debit cards without purchasing a separate pin pad. They are a multiple in one solution for most card processing needs. They are also used by business people whose line of work requires several accounts for instance hair stylists in a salon each need an individual account for their customers. This types of processing equipment helps reduce a lot of confusing paper work.
Another advantage of these types of credit machines is that they are compact, reliable, easy to use, and they all feature a fast built-in thermal printer. This lowers an extra cost that you would have to incur purchasing replacement ink cartridges.
Tips and comments
Wireless credit machines are the most advanced processing machines that are in the market today. They are a little more complex compared to the other processing machines but come with numerous benefits of their own. For one, they save time and reduce operating expenses for business people who are on the move. They are light weight and portable such that they can even be put in ones pocket.
