Virtual terminal merchant services harness the benefits of the cloud

What differentiates terminals from traditional card readers is that they don’t require the card’s physical presence to approve transactions. In this way, they offer customers new ways to pay and businesses more avenues to facilitate payment.

The right hardware makes this transition seamless

It may feel strange to discuss hardware and the cloud together, but some transitions must be made. If you are maintaining a physical location, you need devices that are compatible with cloud-based operations. Even if you go all-in on the cloud, the device used to access point of sale (POS) tools must be a consideration.

✔ Replace legacy tills with mobile devices: The tried and true legacy cash register was great while it lasted. However, it no longer serves a purpose when it comes to web-based POS technologies. You need devices with maximum versatility and devices that were built for cloud use. This makes the mobile device, the tablet, in particular, the optimal choice in this scenario.

✔ Say goodbye to the receipt printer: How often will customers ask for a paper receipt when they place an internet order? Even those customers visiting you internally have slowly been growing accustomed to digital receipts. The most effective web-based POS software solutions offer online invoicing. This is the perfect solution for moving from physical to digital receipts as you move into the cloud.

Mobile-friendly software adds versatility

Moving any portion of your business online makes doing the same with your POS software the right decision. The cloud-based POS tools used should be mobile-friendly and include access from laptops to smartphones. This presents you with a high degree of versatility both in running your business and in the engagement of customers.