Eclipse Acquiring’s wireless mobile solutions enable merchants to process credit and debit card payments conveniently and securely, anywhere they go. These terminals offer mobile merchants portability and transaction flexibility, allowing them to use a number of devices to process swiped credit card transactions or e-commerce sales through Internet-based payment gateways. In addition, by using a wireless device to process payment transactions,  merchants enjoy a lower, discounted rate compared to keyed entries. Plus, wireless terminals can capture card information offline and store transactions for later transmission, an important benefit for merchants who find themselves in remote locations.

 

The transaction time for accepting a card with a wireless terminal can actually be less than with a standard land-line terminal, depending on the coverage and the type of mobile device. Some wireless applications allow merchants to move their cashiers and check-out stations to any location in the store, unlike a fixed location that’s tied to a land line and a power supply.

 

Wireless remote technology now includes multifunctional devices that combine cellular phones, PDAs and point-of-sale transaction terminals with various peripherals and software, allowing merchants to merge several pieces of point-of-sale equipment into one unit. This reduces the purchase of redundant hardware, provides a convenient manner for performing several business tasks and offers merchants the option to transmit a transaction from any location.

 

Internet-capable PDAs have become a popular vehicle for credit card transaction processing. Many mobile merchants, who rely heavily on these devices for business communications, now perform credit card transactions on the same pocket-sized unit.

 

As you explore the world of wireless technology, make sure the terminal you purchase offers the following benefits:

 

Ability to process secure ATM/debit card transactions

 

Support for Address Verification Service.

 

Purchasing card capability.

 

Electronic benefits transfer (EBT) capability.

 

Integrated network modem (and the capability to support additional networks).

 

Built-in thermal printer with drop-in paper loading.

 

Support for debit, credit, charge and stored-value cards, as well as loyalty programs.

 

Ability to connect to peripherals, such as bar-code wands and check readers, through an RS-232 interface.

 

Easy-to-read backlit LCD display that supports non-English fonts.

 

Long-lasting, rechargeable battery pack.