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Guide to Portable Credit Card Reader

Portable credit card machines draw in customers and add ease and convenience to your business transactions


Numerous types of portable credit card readers, from portable proximity credit card readers to portable magnetic credit card readers, are available to help business owners make transactions more convenient for both themselves and their customers. In the current technological age, it is crucial, whatever the size or focus of your company, to be able to process credit cards. Otherwise, you may wind up losing business.

When choosing a portable credit card scanner:

1. Consider your situation--if you are self-employed or are in a mobile business that requires you to travel to other locations to make sales, a portable credit card machine allows your customers much more flexibility. Also, keep in mind that credit cards make it easier for people to make large, expensive purchases or to buy something on impulse.

2. Because there are many credit card portable readers available, you should carefully research which type of machine to purchase, and consider factors such as your type of business and your personal level of comfort with new technologies and equipment.

3. Think about what makes the most sense for you and your customer base--if you do business completely or almost completely online, consider skipping the machine altogether and installing software on your computer to do the job instead.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Decide on the features that matter to you before buying any mobile credit card reader There are many kinds of machines (digital, wireless, etc.), and there are equally as many websites where you can find information on the pros and cons of various machines, as well as their cost. Do you want a machine that's simple and easy to use, or are you willing to take some time to learn the latest applications? Do your research and make sure you are getting what matters most to you.

I recommend:  Visiting a website such as ProposalPortal.com, MerchantWarehouse, or Bar Codes Inc., where you can find quotes on portable credit card machines from different vendors and compare them.

Search for reviews of the portable credit card reader you're considering purchasing When you think you have decided on a portable credit card reader, see what others have to say about it. The product that is right for another business may not be right for yours. Hearing what consumers who have already used that product have to say about it can help inform your decision.

I recommend:  Visiting websites that allow customers to rate or review products, as these are great places to search for a good machine and see what real people who have used portable credit card processors for their own businesses think of their choices.

Recognizing consumer concerns about identity theft and consider how your portable credit card readers may prevent this.

Once you've found a portable credit card swiper, find the right merchant to process transactions You've bought the perfect machine, but now what? You still need to find the perfect middleman--a company to process all the transactions completed on your new portable credit card scanner.

I recommend:  Finding a company that allows you to sign up for an account without paying large additional fees, and which will give you technical support and programming help when you need it.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Consider how easy various machines are to use, and how much time you're willing to invest in learning new equipment and software.
  • Consider your business and the type of customer you are targeting before investing in a machine--will your customers be making large, expensive purchases? Will your portable credit card readers need to process large volumes of transactions quickly?

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How-To Guide from WORK.COM

By Lauren Haslett
Portable credit card machines draw in customers and add ease and convenience to your business transactions.
Numerous types of portable credit card readers, from portable proximity credit card readers to portable magnetic credit card readers, are available to help business owners make transactions more convenient for both themselves and their customers ... Read more


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