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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

Payrix

a magnetic stripe reader, mobile phone, etc.) that enables a card purchase at a retailer (can be attended or unattended); Point-of-sale (POS) Location in a merchant establishment at which the sale is consummated by payment for goods or services received. In-app payments The ability to sell digital content in mobile applications.

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Credit Card Payment Integration: How to Integrate Payments into Your Website and Point of Sale

Stax

Set up payment hardware – Your POS system customers may have different hardware needs. Those using traditional POS terminals may need fixed credit card readers for in-store payments. Mobile POS (mPOS) device customers need wireless readers for mobile payments.

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Digital Payments: 12 Digital Payment Options to Consider Accepting in Your Business

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Mobile point of sale (mPOS) systems Mobile point of sale systems most commonly come to mind when discussing digital payments. mPOS systems work through smartphones, tablets, and other wireless devices to accept payments from anywhere. What makes mobile POS systems unique?

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The Benefits of Digital Disbursements

USIO

Overall, digital disbursements offer a more efficient, cost-effective, and secure way to make payments, benefiting both businesses and their recipients. With time passing on, contactless payments are becoming more and more popular.

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Vantiv Worldpay Merchant Services by FIS

Stax

Worldpay Today: An Independent Entity Now an independent entity once again, Worldpay continues to offer comprehensive payment processing services to businesses globally. Worldpay by FIS offers a range of merchant services for both in-person and digital payments, supporting over 126 currencies.

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How to Find the Right Credit Card Terminal for Your Business

Stax

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. RELATED: Will a Stax Wireless Card Reader Improve Your Business?

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How to Select the Best Payment Terminal for Your Business

Stax

Cash is no longer having its moment; card payments are in. From debit and credit cards to Google or Apple Pay, digital, contactless, and mobile payments are on the rise. Best Payment Terminals in 2025 Need some help finding the right payment processing equipment for your business?