Thursday, October 28, 2010

A Credit Card Reader That Fits in your Pocket

It’s wonderfully convenient for customers to swipe their credit or debit cards and make a purchase, but it’s not always convenient for the merchant to accept credit card payments. That is, the bulky card readers aren’t easily portable for door-to-door sales, flea markets, or trade shows. But ProPay has changed all that with the introduction of a card reader so small that it easily fits into a shirt pocket.

Merchants, meet the ProPay MicroSecure Card Reader. Weighing in at a mere 1.4 ounces, this super-small reader makes it simple for anyone, anywhere, to accept credit card payments. The reader retails for $150, plus a $5 monthly service fee. It features an internal battery that lasts for 8 hours at a time and stores up to 71 credit card transactions. The device can be connected to a computer via USB, where the data can be safely uploaded.

Unfortunately, since the ProPay MicroSecure Card Reader doesn’t have a screen or even keys, merchants will need to hand out written receipts to their customers. Most feel that this is a small price to pay for such a convenient and portable tool. You can learn more about the ProPay MicroSecure Card Reader at ProPay's web site.

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