Taking Credit Cards

[Devin Wilson]

I use Paypal and have the small card reader that doesn't take chip cards. Has anyone ran into a problem with it lately wondering if I need to upgrade to a reader that takes chips. It's been about 8 months since doing any shows and wondering if some cards aren't working in the swipe only readers.  Thanks in advance

[trailfndr]

I would highly recommend that you upgrade.  The chip readers are much more secure, and can help  protect you from fraudulent charges.  I would hate to have a big sale, and have an expensive item sell to someone using a cloned card.  From what I have been told, that can't happen with the chip reader.  The Chip reader protects you, AND your customers.

[Dee]

I use the same reader.  After not using it for about a year, it gave a bit of trouble with 1 card, however, it depends on the strength of the signal used.  I do not have a smartphone, so I use a tablet and wifi.  Works great most of the time.  

 

[orangeman]

Most folks using a cloned card will use it for only a couple days at grocery stores, gas stations, electronic stores, Home Depot etc and NOT at craft fairs.

That said, a chip reader is more secure and I use one with payPal.

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[ike]

i TAKE CREDIT CARDS WITH A $10 MINIMUM AND ONLY WHEN SOMEONE ASKS i DON'T ADVERTISE  THAT i HAVE IT i HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AS OF YET.

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