A mobile POS system can be a game-changer for a business, regardless of the industry. Here are six great mobile systems for restaurants, retailers, service businesses, and more!
A free credit card swiper can be tempting for small businesses, but some are better than others. Check out our rundown of the best free card readers.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking to accept credit card payments on your phone or perhaps your tablet as well. So where do you start, and how do you decide which software/payment processor to choose? I’m here to help you figure out if mobile processing is right for you (spoiler alert, it probably is), and which features are the most important.
Tired of telling customers, “Sorry, cash only”? With a credit card reader, you can take payments almost anywhere, access customers who only carry cards, and even get paid faster. Check out the best mobile card readers for small businesses.
Square’s reader comes free when you sign up for Square point of sale only accepts magstripe payments, while Square contactless and chip reader takes chip and contactless payments and can also accept Google Pay and Apple Pay.
PayPal Credit is a line of credit issued by Synchrony Bank. Approved PayPal users can use this virtual line of credit which functions similarly to a credit card, letting you pay for online purchases in installments rather than upfront in full. Wondering if you should sign up for PayPal Credit? Learn what you need to know about its terms, fees, and how it works here.
Same-day deposits are nearly identical to Square’s Instant Transfer feature. It comes with the same notice that some may have limits, and you may start out with a smaller transfer amount per day and work your way up.
Credit card processing apps can make it easy to take non-cash payments without a complicated hardware setup. When looking for the best payment app for your business, take stock of your needs, budget, transaction volume, and even how you physically take transactions at POS.
Is there anything you can do to get your funds from your payment processor more quickly? Yes, but if you think being able to accept credit cards instantly means you’ll get paid instantly, it’s time to think again.
Is Square’s free card reader really the best out there? See how Square’s hardware stacks up against its competitors with our in-depth comparison.
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