If you’ve browsed CardFellow’s blog, you’ll know we’re not big fans of equipment leasing. In most cases, leases are expensive and come with non-cancellable contracts separate from your processing agreement. Unfortunately, that holds true for FDGL. What is FDGL? As noted in the introduction, First Data Global Leasing (often called FDGL) is the b...

While you might initially implement one in order to decrease your payment processing time, a point-of-sale system can actually do wonders for all facets of your restaurant, especially customer service. There are several reliable methods for leveraging your point-of-sale system in order to upgrade your business methods and improve the customer ex...

There are many factors to consider: price, features, processor compatibility, hardware and accessories and more. In this article, we’ll cover common features, popular brands, and other variables to take into account when choosing the right system for your business. We’ll address both retail POS systems and restaurant POS systems. Need a specialt...

When it comes to choosing between Square and Clover, you’ll want to consider the cost not just for hardware but the processing fees as well. In this article, we’ll cover features and processor compatibility as well as examine how the most comparable devices in each line stack up side by side. General Features Hardware and processor compatibilit...

Let’s look at the pros and cons of PIN on glass and what you need to know if you’re considering using for PIN debit card acceptance at your business. What is PIN on glass? It’s basically what it sounds like – a way for customers to enter their PINs on a screen as opposed to using a dedicated PIN pad. PIN on glass makes it possible for your bu...

In some cases, it’s simply that there’s a limited feature “free” version, while in other cases, you’ll be required to use additional services such as signing up with a particular credit card processor. POS Software vs. System Firstly, it’s important to note that POS software and POS systems aren’t the same thing, even though they’re sometimes u...

There’s also an abundance of online website building services that provide ecommerce options. Services like SquareSpace, Weebly, and Wix provide sophisticated templates, an easy-to-use interface, and integrations that make setting up an online store quick and easy. Finally, you have the ubiquitous WordPress. As the most popular website publishing a...

Booker states that more than 11,000 businesses utilize its software, and has offices in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Arizona to better serve customers. In this Booker review, we’ll go over the popular features, include pricing details, and check out what customers are saying. In 2018, Booker was purchased by popular health and fitness...

In this TanTrack review, we’ll cover features, pricing, and more to help you decide if TanTrack is the right solution for your tanning salon. What You’ll Need TanTrack is POS salon management software. You’ll need hardware with the minimum compatible system requirements. To use the basic features of TanTrack, you’ll need tanning bed timers...

Today we will discuss the most basic credit card processing device found in a retail business: the standalone credit card terminal. Stand-alone terminals are the simplest and most cost-effective method for accepting card-present transactions (payments where your customer hands you their card) in a retail environment. Although they are the most b...