Debit/credit card acceptance
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Topic: Debit/credit card acceptance
Posted By: kostajm
Subject: Debit/credit card acceptance
Date Posted: 29/March/2010 at 11:04am
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Do you guys accept debit/credit cards machines and what are pros and may be cons? Does it help to make your life easier? ------------- Thanks and best regards, http://kjcarpetcleaning.ca |
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Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 29/March/2010 at 8:22pm
| You need to accept credit cards. It's a little paperwork to get started. Calling in cards on the phone, using a portable swiper, using an iPhone app (that's what we do) . . . all of it is really easy. Talk to your banker. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 29/March/2010 at 10:30pm
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Is this part of a portavle carpet cleaning machine?? Which unit process credit cards??? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: kostajm
Date Posted: 29/March/2010 at 11:17pm
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Great sense of humor, smart! What is portaVle? ------------- Thanks and best regards, http://kjcarpetcleaning.ca |
Posted By: kostajm
Date Posted: 30/March/2010 at 1:21am
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Thanks Michail, most of my jobs are coming from commercial customers, they usually pay by checks, just trying to service more residential customers and wanted to figure out if it 's worth to sign in .
------------- Thanks and best regards, http://kjcarpetcleaning.ca |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 30/March/2010 at 12:44pm
I thought yiou would know what it is??? ------------- Just My opinion |
kostajm wrote:Posted By: stagman
Date Posted: 30/March/2010 at 6:34pm
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Yes I do....if nothing else many customers prefer to pay by that method. ------------- http://www.stagcleaningservices.co.uk/ - Stag Cleaning Services - Hitchin, Hertfordshire, domestic or commercial |
Posted By: JCarpet33
Date Posted: 02/April/2010 at 10:08pm
| Definitely, I get 3 or 4 cc per month. Make sure the bank/company you are going through has low rates. It was a $99 setup fee and I pay $79/year with 2.2% per transaction. I call it in...no machine or high monthly fees required. The name of the company is CTS Holdings LLC. Google it! |
Posted By: kostajm
Date Posted: 04/April/2010 at 12:29pm
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Thanks, I'll have to to check my banker's rate.
------------- Thanks and best regards, http://kjcarpetcleaning.ca |
Posted By: richelleM
Date Posted: 18/June/2010 at 2:25am
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credit card acceptance really makes you and your customer's life easier, all you need to do is apply for it and viola, you're good to go! and for customers, there are great visa rewards credit cards in Canada if you really want to have more! you should go and check them out! |
Posted By: Soil Lint Green
Date Posted: 18/June/2010 at 9:48pm
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I prefer Paypal. I have gone the merchant account route before. PayPal eliminates problems. Most of my customers pay cash.
------------- It's ORY GUN, not OR A GONE. Learn to talk. |
Posted By: Atlantis
Date Posted: 11/July/2010 at 11:54am
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Absolutely! You can use a wireless terminal that you carry in your car but that's kind of a lot of BS. I have a machine at the office and I'll usually take an imprint and run it when I get back to the shop if no-one is there to run it. There is also a phone number you can call and get a pre-authorization (hold) on the funds that guarantees the funds (there is something like that with check too). I only use that if I get a feeling it might not be good. I haven't had a problem since I've been in business (6 years) about collecting money. A few declined credit cards here and there, but after a couple of days the customers have always straightened it out. A few bad checks too. But you can put a check in through twice so if it comes back, hold onto it, call the issuing bank and verify funds (most will let you, some won't). It helps if you go in person. I only had one big problem: $700 check bounced. I had to wait about 4 months until finally the funds were available and I deposited it. A word of advice. Always get a credit card imprint. Always get the DL#/DOB/EXP on checks. And make sure you get the invoice signed!! I have them sign before I begin, with the prices written down (so there is no misunderstandings afterwords) and one when I'm finished saying the job was completed to satisfaction. It helps when you have your paperwork in order (not only legally but psychologically too). Let me tell you. The hardest thing for new carpet cleaners to understand is when to walk away from a job. If a customer is nickel and diming me over the phone, or nickel and dimes me once I get in the door (when it exceeds normal negotiation and becomes ridiculous), I'll walk the job. You can usually tell the problem customers. I refer them to my competitors  |
Posted By: Michael
Date Posted: 12/July/2010 at 12:07pm
| Credit service providers that have credit terminal apps have been releasing magnetic strip card readers for the iPhone, which means lower rates on those transactions. The app store also has iInvoice, which will allow you to invoice your customers paperlessly. The invoice can be customized to plug into your Paypal account or other credit service provider. Nice options these days. |
Posted By: thesteammaster
Date Posted: 24/May/2011 at 12:14pm
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Ive tried multiple merchants and so far I prefer intuit for my credit card and debit card processing it has definately made it easier. Some people recommend paypal if you are starting out. At the beginning I lost a few jobs because I didnt accept credit cards. Alot of people today rather pull out plastic and I too am one of those people. ------------- http://www.thesteammaster.com/Carpet_Cleaners_Ma.html - Carpet Cleaning Massachusetts |
Posted By: duckcountry
Date Posted: 25/May/2011 at 1:52am
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I was using PayPal. I have a card scanner attached to my laptop and with the Blackberry I can do a wireless authorization through Quickbooks. I also carry a scanner so I can get images of the card and drivers license for the file. I will use Paypal for AMEX only and those are rarely used here. ------------- Are you in a high paying business or are you just a self employed low paid grunt who thinks this business provides dignity? |
Posted By: westcovina
Date Posted: 22/June/2011 at 1:49pm
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I have been asked if I accept them but do not. I am going to add that feature soon.
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