This report present the History of the credit Card terminal technology, and how this technology developed. This report analyzed the Square reader model number A-PKG-0206-01. The Square reader market analysis, theory of operation, and the device performance are presented in this report. The square reader cost zero dollar and showed high efficacy in performance. This device is recommended.
II. Introduction
Since 1958, when the credit card was invented [1], the credit card terminal has developed and became easier to use over time. Engineers have made many developments to credit card terminals and enhanced this technology. The development has a large impact on the performance and the way these devices work. Credit card terminal
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Almost everyone has a smartphone, so engineers invented a way to let merchant charge customers through a device that can be attached to any mobile phone. This device, or credit card terminal, is the future of credit card terminal technology, where merchants can charge customers anywhere and anytime [3]. This report will present the market analysis, theory of operation, and the device performance of Square.INC credit card reader [3].
III. Market Analysis
Square.INC is a company was founded in February, 2009, by jack Dorsey the CEO of Twitter and Jim Mckelvey [4-new]. This company focus on software and hardware payments. Square has a several products, such as square reader, and square stand. The square reader consider as the first product released by Square [4-new]. Square.INC is a public company has been traded in the New York stock exchange since Nov, 2015 [5-new]. There are many competitors for Square in the market. The most competitors are Flint, PayPal, and Softcard. The cost of the Square reader is free [6-new]. Square charge zero dollar to purchase the Square reader, but in return it charges 2.75% fee per swipe [7-new]. The fee is consider a low fee comparing to the competitors fees. Flint charge 2.95% and PayPal charge 2.90% plus $0.30 per swipe [8-new]. This low rate is consider as an advantage for Square.INC, and make it hard to compete by other companies. There are thousands of Square reader users
Furthermore, upon swiping the card the processing machine interprets the code extracting the data routing it to the proper bank to obtain approval. The data can process around the world in 120 milliseconds. Nevertheless, making cards frequently compromised due to the thirty-second window which the cards information is not encrypted. Hackers once tapped into the system use this gateway to extract consumer 's information each time a debit or
Businesses that offer multiple payment options reap the rewards of increased sales and larger profit margins1. Williams Arena, the home of University of Minnesota Gopher Basketball, currently accepts only cash at their concession stands during events. This proposal aims to encourage you to introduce credit card payment options at Williams Arena for the upcoming seasons. Doing this would benefit both the Gopher Athletics’ sales department and the patrons of the arena. After the problem is described in detail, a step-by-step plan will outline the process required to update the technology to include credit card readers. Finally, the benefits of this plan are discussed along with the potential costs involved.
The liberalization of the money related divisions in Asia has brought about the fast spread of charge card organizations and monetary organizations giving different sorts of purchaser credit. The charge card market in general world has extended radically that the guarantors of outside nations has presented cellular telephone Visas for the comfort of their customers.(Amin, 2008) This, combined with the passage of remote banks, has enormously expanded the quantity of credit cards accessible, and consequently such spending in Pakistan. Despite the fact that charge card was presented in Pakistan decades prior when Habib Bank, the biggest bank in Pakistan, dispatched its gold card, however individuals had scarcely think about this card in view of its extremely restricted issuance. Several years back, Master card was introduced by ABL (Allied Bank of Pakistan), but that also was not get good attention. In year 1994, VISA Card is introduced by Citibank, that give a better turning point to plastic money industry in Pakistan. The working of Citibank no doubt was amazing that open doors for new offerings for the people of our country as well as for financial industry
As technology advances over the years, we have experienced and noticed that the trend in how payment are received have shift tremendously. Twenty years ago, check was the preferred way of payment. In today’s world, more and more payments are done by credit cards. Credit card transactions are instance that provides a faster payment method.
The future of this cash register without more user and customer friendly components has a limited lifespan. Today’s merchants want an all-in-one register that reads cards, has bigger displays, and makes record keeping more
Payment processing has become more universal. Each transaction, whether it's in-store, eCommerce or mobile, needs to deliver a seamless integrated buying experience at any time of the day and on any device being used.
This business is aimed at finding new solutions for the card swapping and pursuing the planning for less risk of the PIN code theft. The Card owner will issue the Thumb Scanner code at the start of the working. Four various market segments have been identified by Smarthumb as they will be more interested in the smarthumb (Kale & Nanda, 2014b). These are the most important segments of markets including,
More and more people before deciding to purchase goods used to check offers via smartphones or tablets. The world 's total number of sales of such devices exceeded the number of desktops.[1] Technological development and high availability of new solutions contributed to the increase in customer expectations to its relations with the bank. The ability to use the money anywhere, anytime in an easy and convenient way for customers has become natural. Mobile payments is big innovation which has some a lot of good coins but it has some threats and limitations about which I will consider and analyze in my literature review.
NFC technology is required to use digital wallet credit card payments for purchases at the check-out counter or for online purchase. There is a passive tag in your credit card that is activated when it comes within 10cm of an NFC initiator device. The NFC initiator is the POS (point of sale) or check-out counter card reader in the store. Most smart phones use NFC so your phone can act as your credit card as soon as you set it up and store the information from your card. Once your phone is set up, all you need to do is hold your phone within 10cm of the same card reader at the store and it will pay for the purchase just like your card.
Every day, everywhere, MasterCard Worldwide uses technology and expertise to make payments safe, simple and smart.
Credit cards have become an integral part of our lives. We rely them for enjoying small pleasures and while making big purchases.
Consumers Professional Credit Union (CPCU) will be creating a new product and a new service to go along with this product. The product will be a credit card reader for any mobile device. To enhance this product a mobile application will also be created. This application will be a free application, which charges a fee per transaction. However, there will be a premium option that will waive the transaction fee, as well as gain some enhanced features.
G.A.O.S. reviewed the company electronic payment processing units for functionality and how it is beneficial to consumers growing businesses. Upon our evaluation, we understanding what each payment POS processing units produces and what the company offers to its consumers is an effective product to address the business solution to meet its consumer’s needs. The recommendation, in order for the company to maintain its strategic alliance, is to build an impeccable merchant
In 1914, Western Union, another express company, issued the first “charge card” in the form of a metal plate given to preferred customers that enabled them to defer payment for services. Charge cards required that the balance be paid in full at regular intervals, but did not
A staggered campus wide rollout is proposed, to allow for close monitoring of each implementation phase. This will ensure a seamless integration of the contactless technology without vast initial outlay. The service offering of this one card solution will incorporate all aspects of campus life; payment, access control, security, printing, photocopying, vending and car parking. The system has been designed to ensure future compatibility with non-campus vendors, ultimately facilitating growth of the card’s functionality. The Department of Transport are currently proposing a contactless payment system for public transport, particularly in the Dublin region. Herein lies an ideal opportunity for the proposed DCU system to integrate with outside vendors.