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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? Wireless terminals Wireless terminals are similar to mobile card readers in that these terminals offer mobility. Virtual terminals Virtual terminals are software-based interfaces that allow merchants to process payments via a computer or tablet.

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

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Wireless terminals are becoming increasingly common as they provide a huge amount of flexibility to the merchant to improve the customer experience. A wireless terminal will typically hook into your credit card processing system via wifi or bluetooth. Why do merchants need a payment terminal?

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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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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. Full-service POS and credit card payment providers Full-service providers like Stax offer complete POS solutions and backend payment processing, which are essential to accepting contactless payments.

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The 7 Best Mobile POS Systems for Small Businesses in 2024

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Regular POS software updates and security patches are important to protect against new threats. Systems should be compatible with accounting software , eCommerce platforms, CRMs , and other operational tools that a small business or retail store might use, including loyalty solutions and other marketing tools.