December 1st, 2016 by Elma Jane
The All in One Smart Terminal!
Finally, a dynamic all-in-one smart terminal that offers a turnkey solution for customers to immediately implement in their place of business. Think of it also like a smart phone for accepting payments.
Function meets Form
Enables the speed of business with a modern, engaging design. Here are a few highlights:
- Dual, interactive touchscreens for the customer and cardholder.
- Built-in intuitive software, PIN pad and also signature pad, and printer.
- Charging dock station that includes extra USB ports.
- One card slot for EMV/MSR transactions.
- NFC enabled to accept contactless transactions, for example ApplePay.
- Mobile and web applications to help owners manage their business from anywhere.
- Ability to print, email and also send SMS receipts.
Sleek modern device that delivers an incredible customer experience, therefore a great option for retailers, coffee shops, and pop-up shops.
It comes with the powerful security of Safe-T built in.
For your EMV/NFC terminal needs give us a call at 888-996-2273.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants Tagged with: ApplePay, cardholder, contactless transactions, customers, EMV, mobile, nfc, payments, PIN pad, smart phone, terminal, transactions
September 12th, 2016 by Elma Jane
Ingenico RP457c card reader is now available at NTC for $75.00 plus encryption and shipping!
NTC are pleased to announced the launch of Converge Mobile 1.3, which includes support for the new Ingenico RP457c.
An all-in-one card reader that accepts:
- Mag stripe
- chip card
- contactless payments including mobile wallets
Customers can utilize audio jack to connect the device to their either smartphone, tablet or connect via Bluetooth.
In addition to the converge Mobile portfolio, Ingenico RP457c is a lower price point for customers who are cost sensitive. It offers the same payment flexibility as the iCMP.
Both RP457c’s and iCMP devices also offer encryption technology, adding another layer of security to help protect card data at the point of entry and throughout the payment lifecycle.
One key difference is that iCMP is a PIN pad that supports chip & PIN as well as debit PIN transactions, while the PR457c is a card reader only; therefore chip and signature and signature debit are supported on this device.
For your electronic payment needs or to purchase the device give us a call now 888-996-2273 www.nationaltransaction.com
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, EMV EuroPay MasterCard Visa, Smartphone Tagged with: card data, card reader, Chip & PIN, chip and signature, contactless payments, customers, mobile wallets, payment, PIN pad, Security, signature debit, smartphone, transactions
November 13th, 2015 by Elma Jane
It’s important for merchants to understand the basic of how a credit card terminal works. It is the channel through which the process flows and the merchants can choose the right one for their processing needs, whether they use a point-of-sale (POS) countertop model, a cardreader that attaches to a smartphone or mobile device, a sleek handheld version for wireless processing or a virtual terminal for e-commerce transactions.
A credit card terminal’s function is to retrieve the account data stored on the payment card’s EMV microchip or a magnetic stripe and pass it along to the payment processing company (also known as merchant account provider).
For card-not-present (CNP) – mail order, telephone order and online transactions – the merchant enters the information manually using a keypad on the terminal, or the e-commerce shopper enters it on the website’s payment page. The back half of the process remains the same.
The actual data transmission goes from the terminal through a phoneline or Internet connection to a Payment Processing Company, which routes it to the bank that issued the credit card for authorization.
In card-present transactions where the card and cardholder are physically present, the card is connected to the reader housed in the POS terminal. The data is captured and transmitted electronically to the merchant account provider, who handles the authorization process with the issuing bank and credit card networks.
A POS retail terminal with a phone or Internet connection works best in a traditional retail setting that deals exclusively in card present transactions. For a business with a mobile sales, a mobile credit card processing option like Virtual Merchant Converge Mobile relies on a downloadable app to transform a smartphone or tablet into a credit card terminal equipped with a USB cardreader.
Wireless Terminals are compact, allowing you to accept credit cards in the field without relying on a phone connection. If you process debit cards, you’ll need a PIN pad in addition to your terminal so cardholders can enter their personal identification number to complete the sale.
Selecting the right terminal for your credit card processing needs depends largely on the type of business you run and the sorts of transactions you process. Terminals are highly specialized and provide different services. At National Transaction we offer a broad range of terminals with NFC (near field communication) Capability to accept Apple Pay, Android Pay and other NFC/Contactless payment transactions at your business. An informed business decision benefits your bottom line. Start accepting credit cards today with National Transaction.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Credit card Processing, e-commerce & m-commerce, EMV EuroPay MasterCard Visa, Mobile Point of Sale, Point of Sale Tagged with: Android Pay, Apple Pay, card-not-present, card-present transactions, cardholder, cardreader, cnp, contactless payment, Converge Mobile, credit card, credit card networks, credit card terminal, debit cards, e-commerce, EMV, magnetic stripe, mail order, merchant account provider, merchants, microchip, mobile credit card processing, mobile device, Near Field Communication, nfc, online transactions, payment processing company, PIN pad, point of sale, POS, POS terminal, smartphone, telephone order, virtual merchant, virtual terminal, wireless processing
September 11th, 2015 by Elma Jane
National Transaction Terminals with NFC (near field communication) Capability
To accept Apple Pay transactions at your business, you will need to adopt point-of-sale devices with NFC/contactless readers.
National Transaction offer a range of options to suite your specific needs:
Tablet solutions: Talech with iCMP device and NCR Silver.
Short-range wireless terminals for pay at the table: Bring the point-of-sale to your customers. Ideal for table-service restaurants, curbside pick-up, salons and more.
These terminals are all-in-one solutions with an integrated PIN Pad and printer. The short range terminals use secure, encrypted Bluetooth technology, allowing only the base and terminal to talk to each other, while also monitoring channels to prevent interference from other devices.
The Bluetooth terminals we offer are: VeriFone VX680B and Ingenico iWL220B. (Both Bluetooth Wireless)
Long-range wireless (cellular/mobile) terminals: Have a long-life battery and compact design, which allows you to process transactions anywhere your customers are ideal for deliveries, kiosks and more.
These terminals are all-in-one solutions with an integrated PIN Pad and printer. Phone lines and internet connections are not required to take advantage of our mobile payment solutions.
The GPRS wireless terminals we offer are: VeriFone VX680G and Ingenico iWL250G. (Both GPRS Wireless)
Countertop terminals:
Ingenico iCT250 – has a “magic box” cable management system that prevents cable tangle and clutter. The terminal boasts a color display for improved readability and ease of use.
Verifone VX520 – has a built-in secure software authentication process which prevents unauthorized software applications from being downloaded.
Ingenico iCT220 with iPP320 external PIN pad – has a “magic box” cable management system that prevents cable tangle and clutter, along with a black and white screen for crisp visual clarity. Combine with an iPP320 for a consumer- facing solution to support contactless payments. (Note: the iCT220 device only supports contactless transactions when connected to this external PIN pad).
Whether you need a stand-alone POS terminal, want to take advantage of your existing tablet or PC, or require a wireless or mobile solution, National Transaction Corp., offers numerous user-friendly options. No matter how your customer wants to pay, NTC will help you enable quick and easy transactions from Traditional credit and debit cards, gift cards, smart cards (or EMV), mobile or digital wallets like Apple Pay and eCommerce or MOTO transactions.
Start growing your business quickly by accepting all kinds of credit card payments and debit cards. Choose a state-of-the-art solution so you can accept payment in store or on your mobile device. With transparent pricing, live customer support, no cancellation fees and a secure platform, you’ll be confident you made the right partner for your business with National Transaction Corp.
Learn how easy it can be to accept any contactless or Apple Pay transactions.
Click here for more information about Apple Pay.
For Merchant Account Setup give us a call at 888-996-2273 or visit our website www.nationaltransaction.com
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, e-commerce & m-commerce, Mail Order Telephone Order, Mobile Point of Sale, Near Field Communication, Point of Sale Tagged with: Apple Pay transactions, contactless readers, Countertop terminals, credit card, debit cards, Digital wallets, ecommerce, Gift Cards, mobile payment, moto, Near Field Communication, nfc, PIN pad, point of sale, POS terminal, smart cards, wireless terminals
July 30th, 2015 by Elma Jane
Converge Powers Potential 
Over the next several weeks, we’ll focus on a series of topics to hopefully provide a better understanding of the payment capabilities
Converge can bring you customers. In this article, we’ll zoom in on the card-present product enhancements of Converge first, including bringing EMV and mobile wallet capabilities to in-person payments, and ultimately VirtualMerchant Mobile later this year.
New Peripherals Added to Converge – Ingenico iSC250 and Star Micronics TSP650II Printer
Ingenico iSC250 Signature-Capture PIN Pad – is a signature-capture PIN pad offering the ability to accept PIN-based transactions, like debit card and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), as well as EMV chip card and mobile wallet payments.
The iSC250 will initially ship EMV-capable meaning it’s physically configured with a slot to accept an EMV chip card, but it does not yet have the EMV application to process a chip card transaction.
A simple download process later in the year will allow customers to accept chip cards. The good news is customers can accept NFC contactless payments right away, including Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Key features of the Ingenico iSC250 include:
- EMV-capable smart card reader to support EMV chip cards; EMV-enabled with a download later in the year
- NFC-enabled for contactless cards and Apple Pay and Google Wallet mobile wallets
- Magnetic stripe capture for all standard mag stripe cards
- Encryption technology to help secure cardholder data at point of entry and throughout the payment network
- Signature Area Display for signature capture with electronic stylus
- Bright color 4.3″ display and backlit key pad for ease of use
Star Micronics TSP650III:
In addition to the new iSC250PIN pad, a new USB printer were also added to the lineup of Converge supported peripherals, the Star Micronics TSP650II receipt printer. Now customers have two options for thermal receipt printing!
ConvergeConnect Makes Device Setup a Snap
A new peripheral and device management software called ConvergeConnect to make it easier for your customers to setup their devices quickly as well as add additional peripherals as their business needs grow. It will be the go-forward device management application, and we’ll be able to bring more and more EMV and NFC devices to market faster, giving our customers even more in-store payment processing options.
Legacy peripherals, like magnetic stripe card readers, check imagers and the Epson ReadyPrint T20 printer will continue to be managed using the Device Assistant.
Customers may have to use both ConvergeConnect and Device Assistant depending on their peripheral configuration.
A new Peripheral Device Installation and Setup Guide was developed to help customers install and manage their peripherals for both applications.
Converge Mobile with EMV on the Horizon
Work continues on the new VirtualMerchant Mobile app to be branded as Converge Mobile, and releasing the Ingenico iCMP in the third quarter. The Ingenico iCMP accepts EMV and NFC transactions, including contactless cards and mobile wallets, like Apple Pay. Stay tuned as more information becomes available.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Credit Card Reader Terminal, EMV EuroPay MasterCard Visa, Mobile Payments, Near Field Communication Tagged with: card-present product, cardholder, chip card, contactless payments, data, debit card, EBT, Electronic Benefit Transfer, EMV, mag stripe cards, mobile wallet, nfc, NFC transactions, payment network, payments, PIN pad, PIN-based transactions, smart card reader, VirtualMerchant Mobile
May 12th, 2014 by Elma Jane
New iPhone and VeriFone-made shell combination that can accept chip and PIN card payments. Apple’s revamp in its in-store mPOS system
In 2009, Apple introduced its EasyPay mPOS technology. It consists of an iPod Touch and a shell made by Infinite Peripherals that includes a card swiper and a barcode scanner.
As first reported by 9to5mac,the iPod is now being replaced by an iPhone while VeriFone is being brought in to provide a new shell which will cater for chip and PIN payments as the US finally gets ready for the switch to EMV. The shell also has a spot above the PIN pad that opens the way for NFC contactless payments, according to Forbes. Apple has long been expected to equip the iPhone with NFC but has so far ignored the technology.
Separately, mPOS giant Square has ditched its Wallet app, pulling it from the Google and Apple stores. The app has failed to take off since its launch in 2011, despite the support of Starbucks. It has been replaced by Square Orders, which lets users order and pay ahead at participating merchants and then pick up their goods when they are ready.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Mobile Payments, Mobile Point of Sale, Point of Sale, Smartphone Tagged with: app, Apple stores, Apple's, barcode, barcode scanner, card, card swiper, chip, contactless payments, EasyPay, EMV, Forbes, google, in-store mPOS, Infinite Peripherals, Iphone, iPod, iPod Touch, Merchant's, MPOS, mPOS giant, mPOS system, mPOS technology, nfc, NFC contactless payments, PIN, PIN card, PIN card payments, PIN pad, Square, Starbucks, swiper, verifone, Wallet app
May 6th, 2014 by Elma Jane
Mobile commerce platform provider ROAM, an Ingenico company has expanded its mPOS solutions to include chip-and-PIN acceptance with the RP750x mobile card reader. The reader allows mPOS players to get to market quickly with their own custom-branded solution, providing merchants with a powerful set of features that include device and fraud management, remote application configuration, and an mPOS application that can be localized for any language and currency in any country. Features include: Backlit display, EMV PIN pad, magnetic stripe reader, NFC reader and smart card reader. Configurable through the cloud, enabling direct shipment from factory to any country. Connects with smartphones, tablets and feature phones via Bluetooth or audio jack. Customizable for branding and form factor. Just Slightly larger than a credit card, a compact form factor. PCI PTS 3.1 with SRED, EMV Level 1 and 2, Visa-ready (Compliant with the latest industry standards).
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Credit Card Reader Terminal, e-commerce & m-commerce, EMV EuroPay MasterCard Visa, Financial Services, Mobile Payments, Mobile Point of Sale, Near Field Communication, Payment Card Industry PCI Security, Point of Sale, Smartphone, smartSD Cards, Visa MasterCard American Express Tagged with: bluetooth, Chip and PIN, cloud, compliant, credit-card, currency, EMV, fraud, magnetic stripe reader, Merchant's, mobile card reader, Mobile commerce platform, mPOS solutions, nfc, PIN pad, smart card reader, Smartphones, tablets, visa
