Point of Sale Terminal Accessories

Credit cards and gift cards are a fast, effective and increasingly popular way to pay for the goods and services offered by your business. That's why it's crucial to make sure your point of service (POS) terminals feature magnetic stripe readers that offer the precision to handle a high volume of activity. Make sure to keep an eye on compatibility to ensure a freestanding magnetic stripe reader is compatible with your terminal and system.

Design and Mount Style

Depending on the needs of your POS terminal, you may decide on a freestanding magnetic stripe reader that can be attached to a terminal via a simple data connector and placed almost anywhere on a nearby surface. On the other hand, some magnetic stripe readers mount onto a POS terminal for direct access and to help save counter space. Complete your point of sale system with point of sale (POS) keyboards.

Security Features

Since your POS terminal accesses and uses a variety of sensitive information, including credit and debit card information, it's important to make sure that information stays secure. Some magnetic stripe readers feature integrated software that helps shield sensitive data, while independent Secure Card Reader Authenticator (SCRA) software enables secure wireless communications with a PC or mobile phone, sometimes via a Bluetooth® connection.

Compatibility

Before you decide on a magnetic stripe reader or other point-of-sale system accessory, it's important to consider the model and design of your POS terminal. Many POS accessories are compatible only with specific point of sale systems, verification systems and data terminals.