Card Machine...Yes or No ? - Page 3

Martin Duffy · 20-08-08, 08:35 AM

When I was looking for a suitable PDQ machine I didn't come across any that didn't need a landline. I don't know about Wi-fi though; might be worth looking into?

bombini · 20-08-08, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin Duffy

You'll need a landline for a card machine; I don't know any that work without them.

You do not need a landline.

Mine is a mobile terminal which I think runs off a sim card which is included in the set up fee. So I could take a card payment in the middle of a field if I wanted.

That is why my rental is quite high as I don't have a static terminal.

HelenRobinson · 22-08-08, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bombini

You do not need a landline.

Mine is a mobile terminal which I think runs off a sim card which is included in the set up fee. So I could take a card payment in the middle of a field if I wanted.

That is why my rental is quite high as I don't have a static terminal.

Beauty treatments al fresco? lol.

The mobile terminal is slightly more expensive because as you said it works over the mobile network and is GSM. It dials everytime it is used and all the calls are included in the rental no matter how many times it dials. The one that needs a land line does not have any calls included in the price, they are paid for by the user.
Silverpay now have a banner ad so if interested just click on it.
Thanks
Helen x

nails&toes · 22-08-08, 03:53 PM

I've been looking at the boyal bank of scotland deal via BABTAC and the silverlink but have found a deal if you are a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
Its with streamline. No st up fee, £15 plus vat for terminal, up to 1.95% for credit cards and up to 30p for debit but no minimum and these drop down (after 3 or 6 months cant remember now) to 1.65% and 23p.
I can have cardholder not present.
But cant remember days into account or time taken to set up.
Do the phone calls work out expensive?

Louise

number1kitty · 22-08-08, 08:03 PM

Wouldnt leave home without mine! lol!!

Urban Geek · 23-08-08, 03:59 PM

I'm with Silverpay and have found it really beneficial. I don't have a landline either so this mobile system works great. After my 3 month trial period, I was allowed to continue on a month-by-month basis with no tie-in. Great customer service too!

Bev Rose · 15-09-08, 10:08 AM

I cannot beleive I missed this thread....

Does anyone know how much it is to join FSB? I have just had a root about on thier website, but can't find the info?

I bank with Nationwide, as it's a building society I'm not sure if they offer a card machine. Will have to check.

calla · 15-09-08, 10:39 AM

You have a PM!

Bev Rose · 15-09-08, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by calla

You have a PM!

Thanks Calla xxx

dilly_doo · 15-09-08, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by carlydee@hotmai

I just got one from Barclays...

It works out at £30.00 PM for the rental and transaction charge is 2%

One thing I would recomend is a minimum charge of £10.00 cause it ends up costing you...

Also takes 5 days for the funds to hit your account

HTH

The min spend on the card machine at the salon where i work is £20.

crystaltash · 15-09-08, 02:39 PM

do you have to bank with HSBC if you want to get their card machine?
xxxx

smcconnell1989 · 15-09-08, 04:55 PM

thats interesting to hear what machines you guys all use. i'm in the process of setting my salon up and am definatley getting a machine but wasn't sure who was good or not.. hsbc sounds good, although it does get very confusing doesnt it x

Fitz · 15-09-08, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bombini

I took my terminal out with Silverpay for several reasons although they are one of the more expensive companies (5% per transaction) and approx £30 per month rental there is only a 3 month initial contract which is brilliant as all of the other companies I looked at are between 12 - 36 months

a longtime if your card machine isn't popular or to expensive.

When the three months are nearly up I will start to investigate other companies and see what offers they have but tbh although 5% & £30 pm sounds a lot the benefits I have seen outway the negatives.

I found that as I needed a mobile terminal (I use the hair salon number for bookings only & unable to have card terminal on their line) the rates are not particuarly competitive from the banks and I didn't want to be tied into a long contract.

Overall I am really impressed with it and wish id got it in sooner, I have had some clients that paid cash from day one and never bought retail go product crazy as sooner as they could pay by card.

The other bonus was that it was sent out boxed up within 5 days and all I had to do was charge it up and away I go, one company I spoke with insisted a sales rep comes out to meet you then the whole process takes FOUR weeks

£30.00 a month? Sounds like they see you coming. I pay 1/3 of that per month without any contract and my rates are very competitive.

Fitz · 15-09-08, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nails&toes

I've been looking at the boyal bank of scotland deal via BABTAC and the silverlink but have found a deal if you are a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
Its with streamline. No st up fee, £15 plus vat for terminal, up to 1.95% for credit cards and up to 30p for debit but no minimum and these drop down (after 3 or 6 months cant remember now) to 1.65% and 23p.
I can have cardholder not present.
But cant remember days into account or time taken to set up.
Do the phone calls work out expensive?

Louise

Stick with Streamline but tell them you have got a deal lined up for £10.00 a month, 1.55% on Credit Cards and 18p on Debit Cards. Leave it for a few days and I'll bet you they'll be back to match it.

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