Payments at Christmas markets – what works best?

Cash or card – what do your customers prefer?

Not too long ago, cash was the standard at Christmas markets. But things have changed. Most consumers now prefer to pay by card — and often don’t carry much cash anymore. Even though some markets still rely on cash, offering card payments gives you a clear advantage. It’s also more efficient and secure in many ways.

Here are the key benefits of accepting card payments:

• Visitors aren’t limited by the cash in their pocket — and tend to spend more when they can pay by card.
• No need to worry about having enough change or counting tills at the end of the day.
• You don’t have to deposit cash at the bank, which saves time and fees.
• It’s less prone to theft and fraud.
• It’s customer-friendly to offer multiple payment options — including debit cards and credit cards.

Accept payments with your smartphone

Not sure whether renting (another) terminal is worth it? Then Tap to Pay might be the solution. This smart app turns any Android phone with an NFC chip into a full-fledged payment terminal. Most modern smartphones already support this feature — making it super easy to accept card payments on the go.

Set a fixed amount on your payment terminal

Already purchased a payment terminal and selling a product at a fixed price? Say you're selling Christmas trees or firework packages — then you can easily set a fixed amount on your terminal. This saves you time at checkout and helps avoid long queues. With Buckaroo, you can set this up via your personal account. And if needed, you can still switch to a variable amount at any time — giving you full flexibility for other sales.