Retail Processing Methods
Credit Card Terminals are the easiest, most common, and securest way to process credit cards. Credit card terminals are low cost, easy to use, and allow you to process your customer's cards without any additional equipment or software. Terminals are the standard way to process credit cards for the majority of retail businesses in the US.
PC Processing Software is another very fast and convenient method of processing credit cards that is more desirable for some businesses. With a PC processing program and a magnetic card reader, you can turn a computer into a credit card terminal, with features such as keyed entry, advanced reporting, and recurring billing.