Prepare Your Business For Credit Card Processing In 4 Easy Steps!
So you’ve decided to set up a merchant account, but it just dawned on you that perhaps your store isn’t ready for all the new equipment that is involved in credit card processing. Well, don’t worry! We will show you in 4 easy steps what you need to keep in mind while making your store processing ready.
- Spacing - How much space do you have available for the terminal? If you are short on space, perhaps choose an all-in-one terminal. If you have some space to spare, maybe you prefer separate equipment. The important thing to keep in mind is that a sales counter should be welcoming to the customer and not an eyesore.
- Telephone Jack Access - Terminals need to be connected to a phone jack to verify customer funds and identity. Do you have a jack available where you plan to place your new terminal? If not, contact the phone company about getting one installed.
- Customer Access - Remember that customers will need to access a terminal to swipe their card and enter their PIN number. So have room on your sales counter reserved where a customer can easily find the terminal and comfortably punch in their PIN.
- Purchase A New Telephone Line - The best thing to do is purchase a new telephone line that will be used exclusively by the credit card terminal. This avoids the risk of tying up phone lines, losing connections, and excluding customers.
Now that you’re prepared, it’s time to shop around for the best merchant account for your business.
