Verifone VX 570 Review

You can accept traditional magnetic strip credit cards, EMV chip cards, EBT cards, gift cards, and PIN-based debit using the integrated PIN pad.

In addition to processing payments, merchants can process additional functions such as voids, refunds, and returns. The Verifone VX 570 also offers reporting options directly from the terminal, including gift card balance inquiries, gift card history and details, batch totals by clerk or by total, batch histories, and more.

For times when a connection is not available but merchants need to accept payments, the VX 570 offers an offline (store and forward) transaction mode. In the offline mode, merchants can accept payments by entering all the information at the time of sale and storing it in the terminal’s memory. When a connection is available, merchants can submit the stored offline payments for authorization and approval. Merchants will be prompted to submit offline transactions before end-of-day settling.

For ease of software upgrades, the VX 570 has an integrated USB technology port for software downloads with a USB drive.

Security

The VX 570 is PCI PED and EMV Level 1 and 2 approved for security. The terminal uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption and offers VeriShield Retain file authentication to help detect and prevent fraud.

Features

The full-featured Verifone VX 570 offers a range of helpful options, including an anti-glare screen, ergonomic keypad, ample memory for transactions, a built-in receipt printer, and ports for connecting optional peripherals like check readers and PIN pads.

Connectivity and Communication
The Verifone VX 570 offers merchants the ability to connect via high-speed internet or traditional dialup. For businesses that already have a broadband service, the terminal can begin processing payments almost immediately using the always-on connection.

The terminal also has ports for connecting peripherals, including 1 USB port, two serial ports, an Ethernet port, and phone line port

Display
A large, anti-glare, backlit white display offers easy reading in a variety of lighting conditions. Bold prompts make selections quick and convenient.

Keypad
A traditional 4 column x 3 row keypad features ergonomic keys, and also includes 8 soft function keys and 4 screen-addressing keys. The integrated keypad is PCI approved for PIN debit transactions.

Size
The slim, countertop terminal is 8" L x 4" W x 3.07" H and weighs 1.65 lbs. The Verifone VX 570 is small enough to hand to customers for entering PINs during debit transactions.

Memory
The VX 570 comes with 6MB of total memory standard, including 4MB of flash memory and 2MB of SRAM. Optionally, the terminal is available with 12MB of total memory, including 8MB of flash memory and 4MB of SRAM.

Printer
The built-in thermal printer includes graphics capabilities and can print at a fast 18 lines per second, reducing total transaction wait time for customers. The printer accepts standard 58mm paper rolls up to 25M or larger paper rolls up to 35M, requiring less frequent paper changes.

Peripherals
The Verifone VX 570 can connect to optional peripherals to increase the number of possible functions. The terminal can connect check readers in order to accept paper checks and convert to electronic transactions, and PIN pads for merchants who want a dedicated customer-facing PIN pad without having to hand over the entire terminal.