I want to be able to take credit card payments at craft fairs for the stuff I sell....how can I do this?

Question

I take paypal payments on-line, but don't know how to go about getting a chip n pin style machine so I can take credit card payments in person.

Answer 1

Go to the bank who provide your business account. They will supply you with a remote machine if that's what you need. It won't be free though. I think they usually ask for about £250 plus a monthly fee plus a percentage on each payment.

Answer 2

As for my online business, I've used a merchant account at First Data. It can be expensive, indeed. Monthly rate will be about $100. and with any card swipe or "over the phone" transactions, they will have a charge. Try linkpointcentral.com.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, talk to your bank where you have an account established. They'll walk you through all the steps, and how to remit your carbons by phone.

Warning: They'll probably charge an arm and a leg for the service, not the machine.

Answer 4

There are cellular based credit card terminals available; check the following link for more info;

http://www.firstdata.com/product_solutions/terminals_and_supplies/posmobile/celltrek.htm

Answer 5

As well as the advise you have already had, they usually ask for a business plan and projections for future sales.

http://www.streamline.com/default.htm
http://www.lloydstsbbusiness.com/paymentservices/cardnet.asp

Answer 6

call or email score or the credit card companies themselves or your bank.