Credit Card Processing Machines
Great advice about choosing the best credit card processing machines for your business.
Have you ever wondered how hard life would be without credit card processing machines? You would have to go out and encash your money to pay for things you bought in a department store or boutique, or even in a supermarket. Good thing credit card processing machines were invented! Definitely, this machine makes shoppers’ lives easier and stress free. Plus, it saves energy, both of humans and machines. And it’s a handy dandy portable machine too! But what kind of credit card processing machine should an entrepreneur with a small time or big time business get for his or her shop?
There are a couple of highly recommendable options by some businessmen I know personally. I have this friend who runs a small salon off the West Coast, and he recommends the Hypercom T7 Plus, at only $170, and can be found at Amazon.com or other online shopping sites. This processing machine has an excellent terminal that will meet the needs and budget of most retail merchants. It is a fast and absolutely reliable terminal with a built-in thermal printer and it accepts an external smart card reader or pin pad for pin-debit transactions.
Another businesswoman friend who has a small make-up boutique in New York recommends the Lipman Nurit 2085, very affordable at a price of $138. This machine is simple to use, yet it is packed with features like a thermal printer and it accepts multiple merchant accounts through a single terminal. It is very versatile and is perfect for almost any business. Critics are raving about this machine because of its low cost, high reliability and simple operation.
My own mother, who runs her own clothing line, has also her say in choosing credit card processing machines. She recommends the Verifone Omni 3730 LE. This machine is small yet terrible as it packs a punch with its features. At $179, you get a credit card processing machine with a fast thermal printer and an internal pin pad for pin-debit transactions. Amazing, right? It is a very capable terminal at a very low price!
My artist friend who runs a small gallery in downtown Manhattan says that he has this amazing credit card processing machine that he got on eBay.com for a reasonable price. It is the Verifone Omni VX 570, which replaced the Verifone Omni 3750 last 2008. This terminal is fully PCI-PED certified, which complies to upcoming security standards. The VX 570 includes a thermal printer, an integrated smart card reader, internal pin pad and a very high memory which amounts to 6-12 megabytes for advanced processing applications. It is also the first countertop terminal to feature Verifone’s new white backlight for enhanced readability and reduced glare. SSl and Verishield file authentication increase processing security, while additional SAM modules can be added for expanded peripheral usage. The VX 570 comes in four versions. There is also a Dual Comm [Ethernet] version which is available for just a minor additional fee.
So there you go with your options, entrepreneurs. Good luck, happy shopping, and happy card swiping!
