What are the Differences Between a POS System and a Credit Card Machine?
The payment processing industry has so many devices, it can be overwhelming. One of the most important differences to understand is the POS (point-of-sale system) and the credit card terminal. What makes a POS system unique from a credit card terminal? What is a credit card machine? A credit card terminal does not offer many […]
Can you use an iPad as a Credit Card Machine?
Using an iPad with a credit card machine offers a quick, secure, and inexpensive method (if you already have one) of payment processing versus a traditional terminal. The cash register has been the star player in sales and transactions for as long as we can remember. While not all merchants are using iPads as their […]
What is NFC Credit Card Processing?
In the world of payment processing, it seems there is an endless amount of ‘language’ specifically associated with the field. NFC (near-field communication), is one of the newer terms to break onto the scene of payment processing. Some think of the NFC compatible processor as an ‘NFC credit card machine’, ‘contactless payment system’ or ‘contactless reader.’ […]