Features of Different Credit Card Machines

If you’re a business and you require credit card machines then you’ll know that there are plenty of options available for you. There are many brands to choose from so it’s best to shop around a little first. Credit card machines are classified into 5 classes which are all described below:

1. IP Based Terminal

The IP based terminal is a type of terminal which is relatively new and somewhat similar to the Standard Dial up Terminal (listed below). The main difference between the two is that the Dial up terminal is used over the phone line and the IP based ones are used over the internet connection. Internet connections will usually mean that the processing is done at a faster rate. All the processing is through a module.

2. Standard Dial Up Terminal

This type of terminal is the most common and is used over the phone line. It is very popular amongst traders and still remains one of the most popular choices.

3. Wireless Credit Card Terminal

The way the Wireless Terminal works is pretty much the same as how the Standard Dial up Terminal works but the only difference is that this one operates as a wireless network. These can include the CDMA and GPRS networks. This type of terminal is suitable for big traders or businessman as the wireless network can be very convenient.

4. Wireless Way Systems Terminals

The Wireless Way Systems Terminals are slightly different from the Wireless Terminals.  The Wireless Way System Terminals is like a mobile phone which is specifically used for transmitting all data and information through wireless devices like a printer. A perfect configuration is needed between the two.

5. Computer Software

The Computer Software is the last type of terminal on the list. Although the computer software terminal is not very common it can be used to carry out transaction. There are two things which are needed for the Computer Software terminal to work which is a magnetic card and a printer.

So there you have it, the 5 most common credit card machine terminals. Hopefully after reading this short article on the features of different credit card machines you won’t have any problems choosing a new credit card machine for yourself.