Posted by Kat2857/CA on 4/2/13 4:37pm
Msg #464157

Card Readers,

What card reader do you use for an Android phone? Pros/Cons

Kat

Reply by Robert522TX on 4/2/13 4:57pm
Msg #464165

I use the paypal reader. Works great, can email receipt to client from the phone, money shows up quick.
This one works much better than the square reader that I had before.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 4/2/13 5:11pm
Msg #464171

I love my square, however have nothing else to compare it to.

Reply by SheilaSJCA on 4/2/13 5:51pm
Msg #464174

Intuit is very good. Can use for cash transactions too,

With Intuit/ GoPayment, you can send receipts for cash transactions via email at the time of purchase too. So in addition to credit cards, I can send reciepts instantly. Personalized receipts with photo, etc. Easy to use, reasonable fees. Good customer service. I have been using it for 2 years now.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 4/2/13 7:18pm
Msg #464192

Re: Intuit is very good. Can use for cash transactions too,

I've been using the Square for a few months now with no issues. With that one, you can also send an instant receipt to someone's email, although I read that you can only enter one line of info on the screen when you enter the charge. I haven't tried to do more because of that, so I just include an itemization all in one line. Hasn't been a problem. But I don't know anything about adding a photo. That may be worth looking into. I picked Square over Intuit just because the fees were slightly lower in certain categories.

One other thing I learned, when it comes to having them sign their name... Since I added an Invisibleshield protector to my smartphone, it's much more sensitive. People have no problem at all signing their name with just a finger. Comes out great. That screen protector also prevents glare and makes the phone easier to read. I think I've posted about this before, but in case you couldn't tell, I'm a big fan - even though it was a little bit tricky to apply - but it has a lifetime guarantee. The "skins" that came with my gs3 didn't last very long at all.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 4/2/13 9:03pm
Msg #464210

PayPal...for sure, the Square pretty much sucks and takes

forever to get into your bank account. PayPal is instant.

Get PayPal..I use it with my S3...love it!

Reply by Laurie Manzanares on 4/2/13 9:13pm
Msg #464213

Re: PayPal...for sure, the Square pretty much sucks and takes

Yes, Squareup take 2 to 3 days for transaction to be deposited into your account.

Reply by Robert522TX on 4/2/13 9:21pm
Msg #464214

Re: PayPal...for sure, the Square pretty much sucks and takes

Yep, Square was a hassle for me. Had problems getting it to connect, but Paypal just does what's supposed to and is dependable.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 4/3/13 1:35am
Msg #464251

Interesting: I get my funds deposited next day with Square n/m

Reply by ikando on 4/3/13 7:40am
Msg #464257

Re: Interesting: I get my funds deposited next day with Square

I get a notice that a card has been charged within hours, and money deposited within 24 using the Square.

Reply by jba/fl on 4/3/13 7:43am
Msg #464258

Same here...next day w/Square. n/m

Reply by brass/LA on 4/4/13 6:17pm
Msg #464476

Re: Interesting: I get my funds deposited next day with Square

Same here! No problems with Square!

Reply by ikando on 4/2/13 7:40pm
Msg #464195

I use Square on my Android, too. I also use one of those rubber-tipped pen-like thingies for people to sign on my phone. It's much easier for us older people to write some semblance of our signatures that way.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 4/2/13 8:31pm
Msg #464202

I have a stylus like that, as well. It's way more professional than asking people to use their fingers.

This is the one I use:

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/368179/Targus-Stylus-For-iPad-Tablets-Green/

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 4/2/13 9:04pm
Msg #464211

Stylus is a good idea, never thought of that Marian...

can this be used for the android phone??

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 4/2/13 9:11pm
Msg #464212

Re: Stylus is a good idea, never thought of that Marian...

Yup... I use it on my Android phone just fine. It says it's for ipad/iphone, but it works fine on all of my mobile devices. It's just a rubber tip stylus.

Reply by Lee/AR on 4/2/13 9:40pm
Msg #464222

Not a techie, the difference between the stylus @ $15 n/m

Reply by Lee/AR on 4/2/13 9:41pm
Msg #464223

finishing.... and a #2 pencil w/eraser is....what? n/m

Reply by JanetK_CA on 4/2/13 9:51pm
Msg #464228

Same as difference w/ using your index finger...)

So far, the reaction I've had from people using their finger is something like "Wow! Very cool!" And I never have to worry about keeping track of the stylus. However, when I did my test runs, I didn't yet have the invisibleshield on my screen and it wasn't nearly as easy.

But if you're techy and like that sort of stuff, I say go for it. I haven't yet felt the need. (However, so far I've used my Square exclusively in office settings, in case that makes a difference.)

Reply by BrendaTx on 4/3/13 7:11am
Msg #464256

All the difference in the world, Lee.

Fingers and styli work. Erasers do not, in my experience.

Oh, and the various cords that lie around my computer--they work. I put my phone down and they touch the screen and, BAM, the cords giggle and hijack my phone's voice to text / Siri-like functions so that I text my boss or minister something like . . .

"Alright! That's enough! Stop that &^%#$!@# barking!"

Reply by ikando on 4/3/13 7:50am
Msg #464259

Re: Not a techie, the difference between the stylus @ $15

Google online places to get styluses (styli?). I got three for less than $10. I use the Square everywhere, and keep the stylus clipped to the cardboard with the Square so it's always handy. BTW, I don't use PayPal due to issues they won't resolve. Have another option that is international, started up last year, and has a phone contact number to actually talk with someone. They're based in UK. If you're interested, PM me.

Reply by RonnieB/NC on 4/3/13 10:37am
Msg #464268

Thanks! I need one of those for my Square. I hate the finger thing its ugly.

Reply by Laurie Manzanares on 4/2/13 8:31pm
Msg #464201

I use Squareup. Love it! Takes Credit Cards and documents Cash transactions. Also, I added Logo/Picture which is a nice touch. Sends receipts instantly to client. Rates are pretty good when you compare. Customers like the Stylist pen when signing. Have no complaints on this end and it really comes in handy. Don't think you can go wrong with any device you choose in the end. Good Luck

Reply by Kat2857/CA on 4/2/13 9:39pm
Msg #464221

Thank you all.

Reply by Kat2857/CA on 4/2/13 9:47pm
Msg #464227

Asfar as Paypal readers go..............

The payment goes into your paypal account correct? Then you transfer to your checking??? I already have a Paypal account from e-bay selling. It seems to be a toos up between Square and Paypal.

Reply by Robert522TX on 4/2/13 10:21pm
Msg #464237

Re: Asfar as Paypal readers go..............

That's right Kat