In the wireless world of today, why not opt for a wireless merchant account and open a world of opportunities for your business? Wireless is a fast evolving technology and a sensible choice for many merchants. Mobile commerce merchants have seen their volume grow manifold ever since they have set up a wireless merchant account for credit card processing. This allows them to use their wireless credit card terminal wherever they are- in the car, at home, at the customer's office or even when flying. Its portability is particularly applicable for service industries.

Wireless is a fast evolving technology and a sensible choice for many merchants. Wireless credit card terminals use advanced terminal technology that has an internal battery and wireless service; it does not require any external source of power or connection to a phone line.

The benefits of opting for wireless credit card processing include fast transaction times of around three seconds combined with ultra fast thermal printers to generate customer receipts. Wireless units are qualifying for swiped "card present" transactions at the lowest possible Interchange rates. With instant approval and decline codes, completing secure transactions is quick and easy. Wireless processing will benefit merchants with high volume sales, those who have incurred losses from risk of fraudulent and declined cards, and Merchants who need extra fast transaction speeds or incur lost sales opportunities.

The first thing to consider before you pick up your wireless terminal is to check for network coverage. Just as cell phones work on a network and the service varies from location to location, similarly, a wireless credit card terminal has a coverage area, beyond which, the device may not function properly. In addition, receptions problems with a wireless terminal will vary due to location, weather, network traffic, terrain, signal strength, obstructions, building density, construction, environmental conditions, and other factors.

There are several wireless credit card processing terminals available in the market today. Choose wireless credit card processing equipment that includes a flexible, lightweight, handheld terminal that enables fast, secure, error-free transactions for on-the-go merchants. The terminal must also support a range of payment & value-added services - including credit, debit, T&E, EBT, smart card, gift and loyalty cards. An easy-to-load thermal printer, with a touch screen, built-in PIN Pad, and EMV smart card reader will be an added advantage. Merchants can also use GPRS as it offers greater coverage with no additional costs. It works on a tiny chip as it does in mobile phones, and with GPRS, a merchant can roam freely as coverage is as good as assured!

While setting up a wireless merchant account, do not compromise on the equipment you purchase. First and foremost, identify the coverage area and consider the programming and wireless chip activation. Ensure that you have equipment warranty with your processor. That will save you time, effort and shipping costs in the long run.


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