Retail and business owners understand how important having the right merchant services can be to the success of their business. Merchant services are basically a business’s ability to process payments for goods or services through a multitude of transactions such as card readers, contactless payments, or online shopping. So, why rely on a simple plug-in card reader to run your business? It’s like trying to put a square peg into a round hole...it’s just not a good fit.
Depending upon the needs of your business, you can elect to receive basic payment processing capabilities…or you can choose a more elaborate hardware and software system. Consider everything a robust system fully has to offer and eliminate features from your wish list which your business doesn’t require. A Bank Independent Treasury Solutions specialist can custom-tailor a suite of merchant services that's the right fit for your business.
Card readers are still a great option to ensure that your business is capable of accepting all types of payments on site or online. If you operate a traditional on-premise business, a standard terminal is a great piece of hardware which allows your business multiple transaction types.
Mobile card readers offer payment mobility and convenience for businesses that operate off-site or outside of a traditional store front. The card reader attaches to a mobile device and utilizes cellular or WiFi data to process transactions securely and conveniently. This is an effective tool for sales teams, service providers, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations to manage transactions on the go.
For mobility within a business, consider a handheld Bluetooth or wireless terminal. This type of payment terminal connects to 3G, Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth and doesn’t require the user to plug-in to a station. This is a great fit for your team to bring the sale to the customer to complete the transaction in settings like restaurants and retail.
Widely-used credit and debit cards: This includes Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover®, and American Express®, Contactless/Digital Wallet payments to include Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, and Secure Payments such as EMV or "chip" cards for secure, encrypted transactions.
The software solution you choose can help you manage your point-of-sale systems, track and manage inventory, process inventory through bar codes, as well as provide the support for virtual shopping carts for online purchases.
The most robust solution for any business is an all-in-one, plug-and-play system that integrates sophisticated yet easy to use terminals backed by an integrated software system. Often presented as the next step up after graduating from standard or mobile card readers, it’s to the benefit of a business to consider an all-in-one system first. Best of all, it can be custom-configured to your business' unique needs.
A well-structured loyalty program can provide keen insights into customer trends, identifying frequency and purchasing power. It can help identify reward levels commiserate with the customer’s level of loyalty.
Our Treasury Solutions team wants to help you succeed with Merchant Services right for your business. We provide onsite (or virtual) consultation service to help customize your solution and provide ongoing local support. We’ll find the best solution to ensure your business never has to miss a sale, even when you're away from your store.
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Don't settle for a one-size fits all product that really doesn't suit your business. Reach out to our Treasury Solutions team today and let us create a solution that meets all your needs.