{"id":682853,"date":"2023-04-26T08:46:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T06:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=682853"},"modified":"2023-04-26T15:54:29","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T13:54:29","slug":"how-offering-multiple-payment-methods-from-one-card-machine-can-benefit-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/682853\/how-offering-multiple-payment-methods-from-one-card-machine-can-benefit-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How offering multiple payment methods from one card machine can benefit your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The payment landscape has changed considerably since SnapScan introduced its mobile payment solution to South Africa in 2013.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merchant.getsnapscan.com\/users\/sign_up?product=snapstore_pro&amp;utm_source=businesstech&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_article_april&amp;utm_campaign=snapstore_pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to sign up for SnapScan.<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumers now have a wider variety of payment methods to choose from.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/626446\/south-africas-appetite-for-digital-payments-continues-to-grow-mastercard-new-payments-index-2022\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_campaign=April+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>recent study<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that along with traditional payment methods such as cash and card, South African consumers are increasingly using alternative payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 90% of those surveyed indicated they would use a digital payment method.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the payment landscape constantly in flux, it\u2019s become essential for businesses to offer customers a range of payment methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/products.snapscan.co.za\/snapstore-pro\/?utm_source=businesstech&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_article_april&amp;utm_campaign=snapstore_pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SnapStore Pro card machine<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets businesses do just that. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by SnapScan, in partnership with Standard Bank, the all-in-one card machine combines multiple payment methods into one device. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standalone card machine is WiFi enabled and comes with a SIM card preloaded with data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are five ways this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/products.snapscan.co.za\/snapstore-pro\/?utm_source=businesstech&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_article_april&amp;utm_campaign=snapstore_pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>snappy new card machine<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can improve your business:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>1. Close every sale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to ensure you never miss a sale? Make sure you offer customers their preferred payment method. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the SnapStore Pro, customers can:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap, swipe or insert their Mastercard or Visa bank card,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scan your on-screen SnapCode (your unique QR Code) with either their SnapScan or Masterpass apps, or\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use other mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Garmin Pay.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also accept and record cash transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_Card.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-682863 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_Card.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_Card.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_Card-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_Card-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_Card-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>2. Improve your customer service\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend less time switching between payment tools and more time delighting your customers. With the SnapStore Pro, you can focus less on the payment process and more on what matters most: your customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SnapStore Pro can help you throughout your business day:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In peak time: provide faster service to more customers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During slow hours: process payments in less time and connect more with your customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>3. Simplify your reconciliation process<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say goodbye to consolidating your transactions from various payment tools into one document. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SnapStore Pro displays all your payment types in one place, making recon a breeze. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View your transaction summary to calculate sales, tips and other totals in a snap, or browse your transaction history to get more information about individual payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_QR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-682875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_QR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_QR.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_QR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_QR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Businesstech-Intext-Header-Image_QR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>4. Pay one consolidated rate for all your transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more keeping track of your transaction rates for all your payment tools. Simply pay one rate for all your payments. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SnapScan\u2019s rates are dynamic; the more you transact, the less you pay. Since both your card and QR code payments count towards one rate, your business has a better opportunity of enjoying a reduced transaction rate. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you sell online, your online transactions will also contribute to decreasing your transaction rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">5. Centralised support<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need help with your account? SnapScan offers personalised support via call and email. We\u2019ll help you out in a snap, regardless of what you need help with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to improve your business operations? Sign up for SnapScan <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/merchant.getsnapscan.com\/users\/sign_up?product=snapstore_pro&amp;utm_source=businesstech&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_article_april&amp;utm_campaign=snapstore_pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> and order your SnapStore Pro for R999 today. Existing SnapScan merchants can order their SnapStore Pro directly from their Merchant Portal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the payment landscape constantly changing, it\u2019s become essential for businesses to offer customers multiple ways to pay. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":682859,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[7993],"class_list":["post-682853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-snapscan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/682853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=682853"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/682853\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":682861,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/682853\/revisions\/682861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/682859"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=682853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=682853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=682853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}