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credit card reader apps

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  • 25-12-2011 12:50pm
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    geordief
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭


    Do these things exist in Ireland?

    There is a company called square.com that provides this service but it seems like they are still only operating in the States (I think they provide you with a dongle like attachment that allows your phone to scan credit cards) .

    Is there nothing comparable over here yet?


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    G S R
    Closed Accounts Posts: 171 ✭✭G S R


    I seen a programme about these. Don't think they're here yet unfortunately.


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    niallb
    Registered Users Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭niallb


    Keep an eye out for iZettle.
    It's European, and has a better chance of rollout here eventually


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    lsdmem
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭lsdmem


    Any news on this?


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    lsdmem
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭lsdmem


    Any news on this?


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    niallb
    Registered Users Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭niallb


    I got a reader through blueface recently.

    It's called a Sumup, and works with Mastercard, and can process Visa payments, but it's awkward as Visa won't let you simply scan the card and have someone enter a PIN.

    The reader was free, and should still be available at http://sumup.ie

    The Visa payment needs an email sent, so there's room for improvement, but it's a start.
    Flat rate of 1.9% per transaction.


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    Reedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 562 ✭✭✭Reedsie


    SumUp are bringing out a new reader very shortly which will make Visa transactions a lot easier.
    Worth waiting for it.


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    thomasj
    Registered Users Posts: 4,785 ✭✭✭thomasj


    I got one from ulster bank a year ago. Well it looked like a credit card reader?


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    niallb
    Registered Users Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭niallb


    @Paddy_R, where did you hear about the new sumup reader?
    Do you know if it will require a new scanner, or just an update to the smartphone app?
    The reader I got from them just plugs into the headphone socket on my phone,
    and I log in to my sumup account through their app.


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    CinSoots
    Registered Users Posts: 216 ✭✭CinSoots


    It will require a new reader that you most likely will have to pay for.

    I believe the current reader you have will still work but just not for VISA and you will still have to send the email/text to get VISA to work but if you go for the new reader I believe it's a bluetooth connected device that you can enter a pin so it works much better. It's due out in April sometime I believ.


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    Reedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 562 ✭✭✭Reedsie


    niallb wrote: »
    @Paddy_R, where did you hear about the new sumup reader?
    Do you know if it will require a new scanner, or just an update to the smartphone app?
    The reader I got from them just plugs into the headphone socket on my phone,
    and I log in to my sumup account through their app.

    Hi Niall.

    You can find a bit more info in this thread.


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