Mobile Readers for Bank Credit Cards

09.05.11

Mobile Readers for Bank Credit Cards

Many consumers today simply don't carry cash around with them, and so small businesses need convenient and cost effective solutions for accepting bank credit cards and debit cards for transactions. The good news is that there are more options available today than ever, even for those on a tight budget. Rather than turning to the bank for a traditional credit card reader set up, many small business owners are finding alternative credit card solutions that are cheaper and more mobile from companies like Square.

This new service allows the small business owner to attach a small credit card reader directly to their smartphone and run credit and debit cards on the spot. The service has been available for less than a year now, but it's already becoming a popular choice among small business owners.


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