Card machine for small businesses
Many businesses today need to accept card and contactless payments – whether they’re a big high-street chain or a little independent shop. More and more customers are choosing to use chip and PIN or contactless card and device payments because they’re easy and quick.
In the past, card machines were bulky and expensive. These days, there are a range of lightweight and affordable options to suit businesses of all sizes. So how do you choose?
Fast payments, no fuss
There are certain things you want from a card machine, and some you don’t. So to make it easier to choose the right one for you, look out for:
A machine that will accept multiple types of secure payment, including chip and PIN, and contactless card or device payments like Apple, Samsung and Google Pay.
A fast transaction time – your card machine should power up and process payments in seconds.
Easy-to-use, free app to run your card machine from your smartphone or tablet computer.
Mobile/cable-free, lightweight, long battery life and a reliable connection to wifi or 3G/4G signal.
No lock-in contracts, no expensive equipment rental fees and no hefty up-front payments.
How do I get a card machine for my small business?
1.
Decide what setup your business needs. A wireless system you can keep in your pocket, or multiple checkouts with receipt printers and cash drawers?
2.
Use our checklist to choose a dependable card machine. Search for the app that will work with the card machine and check it has good ratings.
3.
Take the app for a test run on your smartphone or tablet, and when you’re happy, order the accompanying card machine.
4.
Pair your new card machine with your device via Bluetooth, and you’re ready to start taking card and contactless payments!
Start growing your business
You can get started right away by downloading the Zettle app and ordering your card machine. It takes a few minutes to pair your new card machine with the app, and you can start taking payments immediately. It’s easy and affordable to use Zettle – with no training required and no lock-in fees. Our card machine works for 8 hours on a single charge, processes payments 25% faster than most other card machines, and fulfils the highest security standards there are.
And it looks pretty neat, too.
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