If you're curious whether your credit card machine can be reprogrammed, here's the scoop: Some credit card machines can be reprogrammed to work with virtually any credit card processing service, while other machines will only work with a specific processor. But there are a few caveats, including what we mean by "processor." Older credit card mac...

There are several choices, each with different costs and features. In this article, we’ll cover the monthly fees for Clover plans, hardware/software compatibility, and what you get with each software plan. Clover Equipment There are currently five choices for Clover credit card processing equipment: Go, Flex, Mini, Station, and Station 2018. ...

It's that simple. The article below will provide plenty of reasons why you shouldn't lease a credit card machine, and this page from the Attorney General of NY involving a large leasing company is further proof. Credit Card Machine Leases are Nonsense! Thankfully, the practice of leasing credit card machines has been declining in recent years, bu...

You are virtually guaranteeing that you will overpay for credit card processing if you're comparing processors based on which ones are willing to provide a free terminal. The Economics of "Free" Credit card processing is a for-profit business, and the average basic machine costs a processor anywhere from $100 to $300. If a processor provide...

When you’re deciding how to take credit cards, the equipment you purchase is a big decision. In this article, we’ll tackle major brands, popular features, processor compatibility, and more. Need specifics on particular machines? Be sure to check out our credit card machine directory. You can also request quotes for processing and for purchasing ...

Some credit card machine companies also provide merchant accounts, while others are solely equipment manufacturers. We’ll take a look at why that matters and give a rundown of the major equipment providers in the United States. This article is specifically about credit card machine companies, not the machines themselves. Need details on particul...

POS systems can be a huge asset to smooth restaurant operations - or a huge headache. How do you narrow down the right system for you from all the choices available? In this article, we’ll point you in the direction of quality POS systems for your restaurant no matter what type it is. But more importantly, we’ll cover features specific to differ...

Unfortunately, many practice management systems lock you in to one or two processors, eliminating your competitive leverage to negotiate low pricing for your merchant account. So, what are your options? You can either resign yourself to continually watching your pricing and fighting off rate hikes, or you can consider a “non-integrated” solution. ...

Anyone who has ever worked in the restaurant business has likely come across MICROS at some point. The touchscreen systems are ubiquitous. But they’re also expensive, and with today’s broad range of choices in POS system, many restaurant owners wonder if it’s worth the cost. Unfortunately, no one can answer that question for you. But we can prov...

As First Data / Fiserv and TSYS / Global Payments are competitors, it’s no surprise that TSYS looked to challenge First Data on the equipment front. After First Data's success with the Clover line of processing machines, TSYS had to do something to catch up. Enter the Vital line. In this article, we’ll compare the Clover equipment and the Vital ...