Credit Card Machines - INACTIVE

Credit Card Machines - INACTIVE

Buyer's Guide

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Credit Card Terminals Introduction

Credit card terminals are a common sight in almost every retail store and restaurant. They let businesses process credit cards efficiently and securely.

While they are a relatively small purchase in terms of dollars, the total impact they can have on your businesses is enormous. Merchant account providers typically charge half a percent more for keyed-in transactions than for swiped charges. So if your old terminal is not reading cards as well as it used to, it could be costing you money. Older terminals may also not be able to support debit card transactions. Or, you may simply need more terminals because your business is growing.

Before going any further, there are a couple things to be aware of:

  1. Credit card terminals can only be used in conjunction with a credit card merchant account. Need a merchant account? Submit a quote request or read our Credit Card Processing Buyer's Guide.

  2. Many point-of-sale (POS) systems include credit card readers. If you are interested in a complete POS system, submit a quote request or read our POS Buyer's Guide.

Whatever your reasons for buying new credit card terminals, this Buyer's Guide can help you choose the right one. And when you're ready, we can connect you with a number of qualified sellers who can help you find the right credit card terminals for your business.


Designed to cater to a wide range of business needs and setups, modern terminals provide a host of connectivity and processing features. So the first step in comparing credit card machines is to look at the different types available.


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