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Title: card machines
Post by: david washbrook on August 21, 2010, 06:12:13 pm

hi all

how many of you use a mobils credit card machine in your van?

are they worth the monthly charge and % per transaction do you find customers prefer paying by card and have more done cause they can put it on a card

i know they are fading check books out and was just wondering if this is the way to go also who does the best deal on the machine

any useful information woud be a help

thanks
dave

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: creighton foyle on August 21, 2010, 06:16:11 pm

i suppose if you had a card machine you could take a deposit off people when they book you which might deter them from messing you about or canceling at the last minute.

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: Simon Gerrard on August 21, 2010, 06:31:59 pm

Dave,

We use CC machine and I think it is great 80% pay by that way and only costs £25 per month.

Simon

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: david washbrook on August 21, 2010, 06:38:01 pm

thanks simon i might call you about this if thats ok

thanks
dave

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: Simon Gerrard on August 21, 2010, 08:20:36 pm

Dave,

No problem. My mobile is 07810 522063.

Simon

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: justin brown on August 21, 2010, 09:22:16 pm

hi simon, is that £25 per month plus a percentage of each transaction? Whos is it with? Its something all of us need for the not to distant furture so i need as much help as possible!!

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: Simon Gerrard on August 21, 2010, 11:39:24 pm

Hi Justin,
£25 per month we're with 123Send, that's to rent the terminal and some of the charges. It's well worth it and saves the risk of bouncing cheques and having to go to the bank. Customers like it too.

Simon

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: richy27 on August 22, 2010, 09:49:22 am

its £25 a month then about £10 a month for a merchant account plus all the dreaded vat so its about £40 a month. I seriously considering getting one in the future but at nearly £500 a year plus charges not a priority at the moment.

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: Simon Gerrard on August 22, 2010, 01:13:20 pm

Merchant account is included with 123Send, or at least ours is.
The other thing to consider is people tend to have more done in one go if they know they can put it on their credit card so it generates extra sales as well.

Simon

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: david washbrook on August 23, 2010, 09:05:16 pm

thats my thoughts as well simon and i will call you soon just bin busy sorting my new pressure washing trailor and hospital oppointments with my very broken hand

thanks
dave

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: david washbrook on August 23, 2010, 09:06:51 pm

barclays are supposed to be phoneing me tomorrow with a price on 1 simon do you have a mobile 1 or a home fixed one

thanks
dave

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: Dean Wilson on August 23, 2010, 09:14:05 pm

virtual terminal from paypal.

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: BDCS on August 23, 2010, 10:38:14 pm

FSB - £15 month, 29p debit, 1.5% credit on a fixed terminal at home

Title: Re: card machines
Post by: garyj on August 23, 2010, 11:08:59 pm

I had one years ago, advertised it on my leaflets and websites and always mentioned it on a quote, can't recall ever using it! Luckily I needed it for another business so didn't lose any money.

Do you think times have changed and people are more likely to use them now?