Thursday, April 21, 2011

Free Credit Card Bar Code Reader for Payment

If you have ever visited a large Apple store - like the one in San Francisco, you have probably experienced a salesperson who comes to you, offers to assist you,  and then completes the payment transaction - where you are standing in the store (as opposed to going to a cash register).  Well, the Square (https://squareup.com/), a free credit card bar code reader provides that ability to anyone.  Yes, it is FREE and soon should be available for pickup at any Apple store.  The Square works with the iPhone, iPad, and Androids.

Square charges the customer 2.75% per swipe.  It should be a huge assistance to small store owners who have traditionally had to purchase equipment.  Most of us the the US are dependent upon the use of "plastic" for purchases, rather than cash - so it is helpful to the consumer, too. 

Overall, the Square is an interesting concept to explore and follow.

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