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The 7 Best Mobile POS Systems for Small Businesses in 2024

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Whether businesses are on the road or staff are simply moving about in-store, mobile point of sale systems (mPOS systems) are becoming an increasingly popular POS option for small businesses. In fact, mPOS systems are gradually gaining market share from the fixed cash-register-style POS market.

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

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There are a variety of payment terminal brands on the market, but the place to start is by looking at the payment terminals your payment processing provider supports. Your payment terminal can be fully or semi-integrated with your POS system. Payment Processing Rate Card-present rate. Card-present rate.

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How to Find the Right Credit Card Terminal for Your Business

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Wireless terminals Wireless terminals are similar to mobile card readers in that these terminals offer mobility. However, they operate independently without the need for a separate mobile device. For this type of transaction, your best payment terminal option would be a countertop point-of-sale (POS) model.

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The Benefits of Digital Disbursements

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With time passing on, contactless payments are becoming more and more popular. Contactless payments is a newer payment method where a device will communicate wirelessly with a point of scale (POS) instead of having a more physical interaction.

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Tap to Pay: What It Is and How It Works

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This short-range wireless communication technology allows data exchange between devices close to each other, typically within a few centimeters. NFC even enables smart packaging to provide customers with product and usage information at the point of sale. Any SMEs not yet on board should be looking to change that soon.

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EMV Chip Cards: What You Need to Know About PIN or Signature Cards and How They Work

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The goal of EMV is to reduce counterfeit card fraud and unauthorized use of lost or stolen cards and exclusively deals with payment cards. In the context of payments, NFC technology allows for contactless transactions where the payment device (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay), and transit systems for fare payment.