The best payment terminal for retailers
In a clothing store, you want to help customers quickly during the Saturday rush. At the bakery, the line needs to keep moving in the morning. And at the market, you want to accept payments wherever you set up. Every retailer works differently, but they all have one thing in common: payments need to go smoothly. So what is the best payment terminal for retailers? That depends on how you process payments in your store. For many merchants, payments are no longer just about a device where customers tap their card or phone. A modern payment solution can be part of the entire customer journey: from checkout and loyalty to online ordering and home delivery.
A fixed payment terminal for the counter
For stores where customers pay at a fixed spot, a fixed payment terminal is often the most logical choice. Think of a drugstore or a clothing store with a central checkout. The payment terminal stays at the checkout and can often be connected to the POS system. Your staff don't have to enter the amount on the terminal manually, which reduces the risk of errors. The terminal never needs charging and always has a stable internet connection through the cable. Don't want to be tied to one fixed location for processing payments? Then choose a mobile device.
Omnichannel payments: in-store and online come together
The line between in-store and online shopping keeps getting thinner. Say a customer wants to buy a coat in your store, but you no longer have the right size in stock. Instead of sending the customer to your online store, you can complete the purchase right there in the store and have the product delivered to their home. The customer pays at the checkout, while the order is handled through another channel. That is an example of omnichannel payments, where different sales and payment moments connect. For retailers, this means a missing item in stock doesn't have to mean a missed sale. For customers, it mainly means convenience.
Which payment terminal suits your store?
So the best payment terminal isn't automatically the one with the most features. It's the solution that fits your store best. A bakery or butcher, for example, handles many short transactions and benefits most from speed and a good POS integration. A clothing store more often deals with multiple sales channels, stock at several locations and loyalty programs. That's where omnichannel options can add more value.
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Payments as part of the shopping experience
A good payment process is fast, simple and connects to your POS system. So don't just look at the payment terminal itself, look at the complete payment process. Which payment methods do you want to accept? And can in-store and online payments connect? Choose a solution that fits the way your store works, both in-store and online.
Looking for a payment solution that fits your store? Discover the options for in-store payments and omnichannel retail.
Top 3 payment terminals for retailers
1. Buck Smart Fixed
A reliable, affordable fixed terminal for the counter. Connects via LAN and supports contactless payments.
Benefits:
Affordable entry-level option for a fixed checkout
LAN connection: a stable wired connection
Contactless payments (NFC)
Touchscreen
2. Buck Mobile
A mobile payment solution with a built-in receipt printer, so you can accept payments at any location.
Benefits:
4G connection
Battery life of 36-72 hours
Contactless payments (NFC)
Physical keys
Receipt printer
3. Buck Smart Plus
A handy mobile payment solution for anyone who wants to accept payments anywhere, without needing a fixed power outlet.
Benefits:
4G connection
Contactless payments
Battery life of 36 to 72 hours
Receipt printer
Touchscreen
Easily and quickly accept in-store payments
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