Pro Installer June 2015 - Issue 27 | Page 12

12 JUNE 2015 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS New ‘No Contract’ Chip & PIN deal Acceptacard Ltd (trading as Payatrader.com) has announced plans to shake up the out-dated practice of locking businesses into lengthy contracts for industry standard Chip & PIN terminals. Unveiling two new ‘no contract’ terminal deals, Bill Thomson, MD at Acceptacard, commented, “We are committed to delivering value for our customers and have developed a model that rewards loyalty and encourages customers to stay with us by choice. The new terminals include a Countertop and GPRS portable model, contactless enabled and with built-in thermal printers. Priced from only £2.50 per week with no contract. Visit www.payatrader.com for more information or call 0333 123 1243 Payatrader also has a card reader + online + telephone payments Payatrader [Acceptacard] - ETH.pdf account offer for readers. www.proinstaller.co.uk Grow your business For small businesses, the decision on whether or not to accept card payments is an important one. It can affect everything from the dayto-day running of your business to the profit generated. Accepting cards can make your business appear more professional, giving potential customers more confidence when deciding whether to purchase from you and, if your competitors are solely using cash and cheque payment methods, could 1 01/04/2015 12:07:39 business. help you win more C M Y CM MY CY CMY K FREE CHIP & PIN CARD READER Join for £99 and qualify for a FREE Bluetooth card reader. Use code LOCK when you apply at www.payatrader.com Pay As You Go • No Monthly Fees • No Contract • Rates From 2.3% Reader costs £79+VAT. This will be credited to your Payatrader account after your terminal order has been placed. As well as making it easier for customers, accepting card payments means that you won’t have to keep so much cash on site or have to deposit large amounts at the bank. Card Readers These are low cost, mobile chip and PIN devices that connect to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, managed through a free app. Typically, you buy the device outright and pay a single processing rate. Most accounts are free to set-up, but only offer the one payment method. If you need online or telephone payments too, Payatrader.com has a full multi-channel service for a small set up fee. Industry Standard Chip & PIN While card readers are popular with businesses that are new to cards or that only accept small volumes of card payments, many still prefer to use a ‘proper’ terminal with a built in printer and providing a more familiar experience to customers. However, many businesses are put-off by high monthly charges (£20-£35), minimum usage fees and contracts that lock you in for 3-5 years. Again, Payatrader.com is leading the way with its recent ‘No Contract’ announcement on two popular terminals manufactured by Spire. Online & Telephone Payments Depending on how you run your business, online and telephone facilities can be a useful addition to Chip & PIN, or used as a standalone service. Many businesses take payments over the phone at the time of booking a job, before attending a call-out or for payment of posted invoices. Online payments are ideal if you have your own website or if you send electronic invoices, where you can embed a payment link, saving time and postal charges. Visit www.payatrader.com for more information...