Businesses that benefit from POS machines
With contactless payments on the rise, Point-of-Sale (POS) machines benefit businesses of all types. Easier, faster transactions are essential for all businesses, especially those operating in competitive industries such as retail or restaurants. The easier it is for customers to make payments, the easier it is to ensure that you get paid while elevating your customer experience.
Card machines offer the most effective way for customers to pay in person, with their Visa, Mastercard or Diner’s Club card, or with digital wallets preloaded on their smartphones or smart watches such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or G Pay. For businesses, they provide a range of benefits, including offering WiFi connectivity and a built-in SIM card to accept payments on the go, product category management, security screening, the flexibility of offering receipts to be printed, sent by SMS or by email, and even value-added offerings such selling pre–paid airtime and data.
From food and beverage to retail, hospitality, healthcare and other industries, every business type benefits from accepting payments with a POS device. Keep reading to find out how these devices benefit your business.
Food and beverage
In the food and beverage sector, businesses such as coffee shops and restaurants require bills to be settled as quickly as possible to prevent long lines and frustrated customers. Some of the benefits of card machines for coffee shops and restaurants include the following:
- Faster customer service, as wait staff can have POS devices ready as soon as customers are ready to settle their bills
- Reduced risk of over or under-ordering food items, as product inventory can be easily managed on the device
- More flexibility for customers, with the option to print their receipt or have it sent by SMS or email
Pro tip: Choose a card machine that allows you to separate sales and tips for even more efficiency.
Retail
Retail POS devices are used by stores of all sizes, from boutiques selling local goods to any other store wanting a seamless way to accept payments. Benefits of swipe machines for retail include the following:
- Easy access to product category, with inventory managed directly on the device
- Insight into seasonal sales trends and other insights available on the linked POS dashboard
- Portable in-person payment solution for taking payments at markets and flash sales
Pro tip: Choose card machines that allow you to expand your offering and boost your income by selling pre-paid airtime and data
Hotels and guesthouses
Businesses in the hospitality industry cater to customers from all over the world. Excellent customer service, which includes accepting international credit card payments, is essential to meet the needs of travellers. Benefits of POS machines for hotels, guesthouses and other businesses in the hospitality sector include the following:
- On-the-spot payments for accommodation venues, tourist attractions, event venues, recreation centres, travel agencies and car rentals
- Reduced wait times for busy customers with travel itineraries, who do not have time to waste when making payments
- Contactless payments that offer peace of mind for international visitors and local travellers with health concerns
Pro tip: Choose a POS device that accepts internationally recognised payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Samsung Pay, Apple Pay and G Pay.
Charities
POS machines for non-profits allow donations to be made at any fundraising event. This could be anything from an animal rescue adoption day, a charity shop selling second-hand goods, a children’s hospice hosting a gala event or any other event that raises much-needed funds. Benefits of card machines for charities include the following:
- A portable machine that makes it easier to accept donations from givers who don’t carry cash
- Multiple payment methods including cards, smartphones or even smart
- Compliance with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) requirements for peace of mind knowing that cardholder data is always protected when donations are made
Pro tip: Choose a POS device that allows donors to specify the purpose of their contribution, for added transparency.
Service providers
A POS device for contractors and service providers allows customers to pay as soon as the job is complete onsite. These devices can be used by plumbers, garden services, maintenance teams, builders, electricians, and any other workers who do call-outs. Benefits of card machines for service providers include the following:
- Reduced risk of unpaid invoices as payments can be made on the spot using the customer’s preferred payment method
- Reduced admin with instant payments and receipts that are generated as soon as payments are made
- A better customer service that helps to build a reputation for reliability and professionalism
Pro tip: Choose a portable, battery-operated, card machine with a built-in SIM, to allow you to accept payments wherever you work, without a WiFi connection.
The Network POS device is designed to suit your business needs, helping you provide the best payment experience to your customers, whatever your industry. Our device offers a wide range of features, including accepting multiple payment methods, an intuitive touchscreen interface, product category management, security screening, PCI-DSS compliance, printing or sending receipts to customers via email or SMS and more. The Network POS device only has a small monthly connectivity fee. Setting up the device is easy, with WiFi and built-in SIM connectivity. For a hassle-free way to streamline your in-person sales, this device is the ultimate investment in your business growth.
Sign up online with Payfast by Network now to order your free device, to see how our card machine helps your business grow.
