Taking credit cards

[Garth57]

Looking at takling credit cards at the farmers market I am at. Been getting numerous requests each week. What do you use, wireless handheld device, paypal w/virtual, etc? Is it more hasle than it's worth?

[C Rocke]

Looking at takling credit cards at the farmers market I am at. Been getting numerous requests each week. What do you use, wireless handheld device, paypal w/virtual, etc? Is it more hasle than it's worth?

For the market, you need to look at convenience and speed - If it were me, it would be wireless handheld to eliminate any issues. They are a bit spendy, but get the job done. Negotiate fees from your processor, as they can fluctuate quite a bit.

CC transaction is not a cash sale, so your book keeping will need to tighten up in the areas of sales tax, etc...

[armor]

www.squareup.com

check it out


http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/even_the_babysitter_takes_credit_cards_with_square .php

[Bbq Bubba]

Yes....it's more hassle than it's worth.

[HBMTN]

I have checked them out, what I have found is anywhere from 15-60 $$ per month plus transaction fees. Unless you are doing a large volume.

[PorkQPine]

Check to see if you have wireless available at your site. I just went through the process of getting a processor and found that First Data has a USB connected card swiper so you can use the virtual terminal and your computer. Make sure you use a primary processor not a third party. iphone compatable units are spendy.

[kurtsara]

I have checked them out, what I have found is anywhere from 15-60 $$ per month plus transaction fees. Unless you are doing a large volume.


Who are you talking about, the squareup one or something else?

[Garth57]

Is the squareup service widely available now. I read that it was in testing in several areas. It looks like a nice option