Wireless Credit Card Processing Terminal

The advent of high speed wireless broadband services has brought about many different commercial inNovations. A great example is the wireless credit card processing terminal.

This is an indispensable tool for businesses on the go. When there are sales to be made away from the office or away from the warehouse, you can bring your POS (point of sale) terminal with you. The most popular models are made by Verifone and Lipman.

Most small businesses, especially those that conduct business online, now rely heavily on credit card payments. Credit cards, debit cards, store cards, reward cards, etc. have grown in popularity and the vast majority of customers these days prefer to use their cards when making payments or purchases. Adapting to this trend has allowed small businesses grow and compete with larger companies.

Wireless credit card terminals perform essentially the same functions as ordinary wired systems do. The magnetic strip reader reads encrypted data off the card and sends the information to the merchant account processor, the difference being that it sends the data wirelessly. The connection is usually a mobile broadband connection from one of the big wireless carriers such as Verizon, AT&T or Sprint. In situations where there is no network availability, certain devices have the ability to store transaction information and transmit it when the unit is in coverage.

Medium sized and larger companies can use this technology to increase their service area. Sales and service personnel can now process payments during direct contact with customers instead of taking orders and having them processed at a central location. Some firms may choose wireless credit card terminal rental rather than buying a fleet of new machines.

Verifone Wireless Credit Card Terminal

The state-of-the-art Nurit 8020 GPRS wireless is a compact and feature rich wireless handheld It's one of the smallest and most flexible handheld payment terminal available today. When the unit is unable to find a wireless signal it makes use of its Store and Forward technology which automatically transmits POS transaction details once it connects to the wireless network. It can support more than one merchant account on each unit. The large backlit display and small footprint make the 8020 one of the more user friendly wireless solutions on the market. The lithium ion rechargeable battery is long lasting and charges quickly.

Way Systems 5000

The Way Systems 5000 is a sleek, ultra portable wireless card swiper that is a favorite amongst traveling salespeople and customer premise service providers. It is built on a flexible platform and can operate on Triband; 850MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz giving it great wireless coverage. It supports all major merchant processors and comes with unparalleled 24 X 7 customer support. Depending on the service being ordered it can be shipped configured and ready to go--no user setup required. Other features include a crystal clear backlit display, an integrated PIN pad, a magnetic stripe reader and superb battery life with up to 48 hours of standby time.

Hypercom M4230 Mobile Credit Card Machine

The Hypercom Optimum M4230 Terminal is a wireless device that offers reliable GPRS connectivity and award winning design. It is the mobile solution in the popular Optimum T4200 family and is powered by a capable 32-bit ARM9 processor. The M4230 can be re-charged by connecting the charger directly into the terminal or on a charging dock and includes a long-life battery that can remain in standby mode for up to five days. Can be combined with Hypercom’s Mobile Networking service provider which meets global security and communications standards including EMV and PCI PED. Ultra secure processing via triple DES for protection of cardholder information.