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

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Lease-to-own agreements differ in price, depending on the type of terminal you purchase (wireless are more expensive than older models), the length, and if your business requires a separate receipt printer. Stax Payments’ membership-based pricing saves merchants hundreds of dollars per month. 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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Understanding the Payment Terminal: Integrated vs. Semi-Integrated vs. Non-Integrated Payment Terminals

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These days, payment terminals can also conduct contactless payments and mobile payments, like Apple Pay, via Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Wireless terminals are becoming increasingly common as they provide a huge amount of flexibility to the merchant to improve the customer experience.

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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. This short-range wireless communication technology allows data exchange between devices close to each other, typically within a few centimeters. Tapping their phone to a terminal proved far more exciting than tapping the card.

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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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NFC On the other hand, NFC is a short-range wireless communication technology that enables devices, such as smartphones or contactless cards, to communicate with each other when brought into close proximity (usually within a few centimeters). NFC technology is commonly used in contactless payment systems, mobile payment apps (e.g.,