The Business Advantages of Being Mobile Connected

Long gone are the days when card machines were restricted to the counter and had to be connected by Ethernet cable to your Wi-Fi router. A mobile card machine can offer identical features to countertop machines and be just as dependable and robust. This is made possible by an integrated SIM card which enables a card machine to connect to 3G and 4G signal just like a mobile phone. The advantages? Mobile connectivity gives retail and hospitality businesses the option to take payments away from the till as well as save them time and money. Let’s explore these advantages in detail.

Save money

When you are looking for a new card machine for your growing business, questions to ask yourself are: Does your current card payment machine come with a SIM card? If so, do you pay more for it? Card machine providers include a SIM card for mobile connectivity in their contract, however you’ll find that some will charge more through monthly rental fees for this facility. Look for a card machine with a low monthly fee that includes unlimited connectivity and allows you to save your business money.

Freedom

A reliable mobile connection will give you the freedom to sell your service or product in a range of locations. Why restrict your customers to pay at till? Instead, restaurants and cafés can offer pay at table anywhere on their premises, such as on a sun terrace or in the garden. Look for the ability to toggle easily from Wi-fi to 4G automatically or manually depending on your location or situation. For businesses with mobile connectivity patchy Wi-Fi doesn’t have to mean a missed sale or frustrated customer.

For tradespeople, mobile food vendors and craftspeople mobile connectivity means card payments can be taken securely on the move, at pop-up events, fairs and festivals. You’ll have less cash to deal with at the end of your working day and your customers will no longer have to dash to the nearest cashpoint when they find they have no cash to hand.

Save time

Mobile connectivity gives your team the ability to carry a card machine around with them easily for quick, reliable transactions. Presenting the card machine to your customer for payment wherever they are on your premises regardless of Wi-Fi connection reduces queuing significantly. The time saved is advantageous for you and your team, while a smooth-running service is beneficial for your customers.

Whether you need your first card payment machine for your start-up or your next card machine for your growing business, a mobile device could be for you especially if you value time and money and need the option to sell your service or product anywhere helping you to make the most of every sales opportunity.