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A Primer on Simple Mobile Payments for Small Business: What Merchants Need to Know

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Thankfully, with mobile payments from Stax , you can quickly accept and process payments from your customers. Learn all about mobile payments and why you may want to consider joining the Stax family to streamline payments and boost your small business’ productivity. Stax can save you from that headache with less room for error.

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Understanding the Payment Terminal: Integrated vs. Semi-Integrated vs. Non-Integrated Payment Terminals

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As such, there is a 2-way sync between the devices The POS system offers One-way communication to the physical terminal. These days, payment terminals can also conduct contactless payments and mobile payments, like Apple Pay, via Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. However, magstripes are no longer PCI compliant.)

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The 7 Best Mobile POS Systems for Small Businesses in 2024

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Some may still want to allow magstripe card payments, but near-field communication (NFC) compatibility is non-negotiable for 2024 and beyond. These apps can be downloaded onto the phone, and with the addition of a card reader (often plugged in or connected via Bluetooth), your phone can process payments and perform other POS functions.