Mobile credit card terminal - short term hire?

John Kennett · 11 October 2007, 19:59

Does anyone know where I can get mobile (GSM) credit card terminals on short term hire? I need a couple for a few weeks, but don't want to sign up for a four year contract!

Merchant account is sorted, I just want the terminals . . .

John

rickuk3 · 11 October 2007, 20:29

You have a pm
Richard

John Kennett · 11 October 2007, 21:42

Thanks!

Can anyone do better than £120/week?

John

rickuk3 · 11 October 2007, 22:06

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Thanks!

Can anyone do better than £120/week?

John

HOW MUCH

I pay less than that a quarter from them.
Give them a ring and see if you can get a deal.
Richard

Jono Garton · 12 October 2007, 08:32

We use Thyron and theys eem to be very good.

Jono

Channel Ribs · 12 October 2007, 09:09

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

Does anyone know where I can get mobile (GSM) credit card terminals on short term hire? I need a couple for a few weeks, but don't want to sign up for a four year contract!

Merchant account is sorted, I just want the terminals . . .

John

I could lend you mine, no need to change the merchant number.

There was an add in the Guild of Mastercraftsmen mag a while back, I will see if I still have it...

John Kennett · 12 October 2007, 09:50

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Originally Posted by malthouse

I could lend you mine, no need to change the merchant number.

That's tremendously generous of you!

John

MikeCC · 12 October 2007, 12:11

Try this service - www.mobilepos.co.uk

Uses a little Java app on your mobile phone - no pin but you can use the 3 digit security number.

Talking to people at the boat show, your rate for a wireless terminal seems to be typical.

Channel Ribs · 12 October 2007, 13:12

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

That's tremendously generous of you!

I am all heart.

Mike's suggestion reminds me, you can access somer merchant processing via a laptop, Protx for example. No extra cost.

Are off somewhere nice?

MikeCC · 12 October 2007, 17:49

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Originally Posted by malthouse

Mike's suggestion reminds me, you can access somer merchant processing via a laptop, Protx for example. No extra cost.

Yes - that's another option. I think most of the payment gateways will allow online card details to be entered.

In fact, the MobilePos service also has a web interface which is less work that the Protx one.

John Kennett · 13 November 2007, 13:27

Well I ended up getting BT to put a phone line in. So much for modern technology!

John