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How Adopting Mobile Payments Can Help Your Business Grow in 2024

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Fast forward to now where much has changed, and research anticipates contactless mobile payments to exceed one billion users globally by 2024. Customers can pay with their watch or phone just by tapping it on a card reader, and businesses can host an entire POS system on a mobile phone.

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How to Find the Right Credit Card Terminal for Your Business

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Level Up Your Terminal with Stax Card Readers What is a Credit Card Terminal? They can also take contactless payments from mobile wallets. Mobile card readers These are portable devices that connect to smartphones or tablets. However, they operate independently without the need for a separate mobile device.

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Would My Business Benefit From Using A Contactless Virtual Terminal?

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Because the transaction takes place through a payment gateway that utilizes data encryption or tokenization to secure sensitive information during transmission, accepting payments using a virtual terminal from Stax (which is PCI compliant) is secure. What Are the Benefits of Using Stax Contactless Solutions?

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Card Machines: 6 Ways to Save Money on Payment Processing Equipment

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Stax Payments’ membership-based pricing saves merchants hundreds of dollars per month. Traditional countertop models can range from $100 to $600, while portable or mobile readers might cost anywhere from $0 (with certain contracts) up to $250. Want to save even more money on payment processing? Contact us to learn more.

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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. Imagine a restaurant using a mobile POS system to manage sales both at its permanent locations and through its food truck.

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Tap to Pay: What It Is and How It Works

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Google was the first, in 2011, to enable contactless payments via their mobile app. Here’s how it works: NFC-enabled devices: The customer’s payment card (credit, debit, or mobile wallet app) and the merchant’s payment terminal must be equipped with NFC technology.

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What is B2B Payments Processing and How Do You Implement It?

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Consumers are increasingly gravitating towards quick and convenient payment methods such as contactless payments and mobile wallets when transacting with businesses. Mobile payments Mobile platforms are gaining traction for B2B payments, offering convenience and accessibility. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of U.S.