Posted by NVLSlady/VA on 10/14/13 9:50am
Msg #488034
Time to go Square?
http://www.pcworld.com/article/256416/four_mobile_payment_systems_tested_and_compared.html
Ok, so don't laugh: I didn't know how 'Square' got it's name (duh) - then saw the micro (square) card reader on the smartphone.
Got a call for gnw this morning (wonder if PJ-look would do . . . naugh(t); so much for day off).
Caller asked if check ok (said yes).
Time to look at intuit's (same as my web) GoPayment. Square has higher transaction fee of the ones listed in the link . . . But for those who use, pros, cons, stars, headaches, hassles ???
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Reply by JimAZ on 10/14/13 10:26am
Msg #488038
I use Square for GNW and am happy with it. I didn't choose Intuit because of the flat monthly fee plus a transaction fee. I take cash, credit cards, and checks as a last resort.
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Reply by jba/fl on 10/14/13 10:30am
Msg #488039
Yes, time to go Square
I love it....absolutely love it. Sometimes I have to swipe a card twice, but that is my only complaint. That, of course, happens everywhere though, so who cares.
I do wish I could attach to my keychain though or something like that. I usually have my money the next day also (I know that is a big question as well).
I also have a GO Intuit, but it does not work with my phone's otterbox - phone safety wins....
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/14/13 10:33am
Msg #488041
Here, Julie
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=square+up+carrying+case
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Reply by jba/fl on 10/14/13 10:44am
Msg #488045
Thanks, Linda....
And my son just came by and gave me a sweet little neoprene pouch that will do the same thing - free! Yea!
But thanks - I know others have expressed the same desire to have it handy at all times. Nice to know he product is there for this purpose.
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/14/13 10:34am
Msg #488042
Here, Julie
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=square+up+carrying+case
I keep my stamp locked in a banker's pouch - since I only use Square for notary work I keep it attached to the pouch - works like a charm.
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Reply by jba/fl on 10/14/13 11:06am
Msg #488050
OOOH - I like this one even better:
http://www.amazon.com/Credit-Reader-Holder-Square-PayPal/dp/B008WVINKS/ref=pd_sim_cps_4
Look at that last picture how it puts together....
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/14/13 11:13am
Msg #488054
I'd be concerned about the reader falling out of that holder
nothing keeping it secure..
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Reply by JanetK_CA on 10/14/13 4:16pm
Msg #488123
Re: I'd be concerned about the reader falling out of that holder
I just keep mine in the little foam box it came in, inside my notary bag. So I always have it where I'm going to need it. I think I'd be concerned about it getting bounced/bashed around, especially the way my keys, etc. get handled.
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Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/14/13 10:31am
Msg #488040
I have square - have had it for a while now
and really don't remember why I chose that one over the others (LOL) but I do know it had a lower transaction (per swipe) fee and there's no monthly fee involved - I've never had to use it and have never paid a fee.
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Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/14/13 2:03pm
Msg #488087
You guys are obviously smitten
with Square. GoPayment mthly fee <is> a bit of a deterrent; although it has a low (1.75%) swipe charge and is Quickbooks compatible.
Curious if key-in feature is avail with Square, too (that little reader just doesn't look stable)?
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Reply by Yoli/CA on 10/14/13 5:33pm
Msg #488130
Yes. You can key-in info on website. n/m
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Reply by pdl/cali on 10/14/13 8:30pm
Msg #488136
Re: Yes. You can key-in info on website.
I love Square, and yes you can key in credit card numbers. Thanks for the link for the pouch, I need one.
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Reply by MistarellaFL on 10/14/13 9:03pm
Msg #488143
Re: Yes. You can key-in info on website.
Can you provide a link to that Yoli?
Square told me no, I couldn't.
I'd love to use that feature for prepayments.
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Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 10/14/13 9:33pm
Msg #488145
Re: Yes. You can key-in info on website.
Found in their Faqs: https://squareup.com/help/en-us/article/5176-manually-key-in-card-payments-without-the-square-reader
see # 11
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Reply by Eric Andrist on 10/16/13 12:55pm
Msg #488338
I've been using PayAnywhere as it's fee is only 2.69%, slightly cheaper than the others. They also deposit payments the next day.
But I was just reading this article and it seems there are some other companies that may be even cheaper. I emailed one of them to see if they're interested in my small account just for my iPhone.
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/2490-mobile-credit-card-processing-services.html
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