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Card Payment Terminals

The terminal is the start.
The fit is what matters.

Choose around the point of payment, the team using it and the terms behind it. Forthwise helps you assess equipment, connectivity and the commercial arrangement together.

Equipment. Connection. Commercial fit.

THE POINT OF PAYMENTCard payment terminal and charging cradle
Start with where it works.Then work through the detail.
Start with the setting

Where will it work?
Start there.

Questions to match a terminal to your business
Your settingWhat we discussWhat needs checking
Fixed counterWhere customers queue and payPower, connection and till compatibility
Around the premisesTable service or moving between customersDevice portability and coverage
Away from the premisesWhere and how often you tradeMobile connectivity and permitted use

Available devices, payment methods and features are confirmed for the proposed arrangement.

Your trading environment

A payment point.
Part of a wider operation.

The counter is only one part of the decision. Your team needs a workable process, a suitable connection and an arrangement that makes commercial sense. We discuss these together before progressing a proposal.

  • Countertop, portable or mobile needs considered in context.
  • Available devices and connectivity checked against your location.
  • Till-system compatibility discussed before any commitment.
What happens next

A clear route.
From conversation to action.

  1. 01

    Describe

    Show us the trading setup and how you want to take payments.

  2. 02

    Match

    Discuss suitable equipment and the applicable terms.

  3. 03

    Apply

    Use the provider’s secure application and verification process.

  4. 04

    Prepare

    Arrange equipment and activation after provider approval.

PAYMENTS KNOWLEDGEExperience behind
the conversation.
30+years of commercial leadership
15+years in payments
PCIPpayments industry credentials
FCICMcredit management expertise
Talk to Forthwise

Start with your business.
Make the next step clearer.

Speak directly with Mark Kelly about the payment arrangement your business needs. A short outline is enough to start.

Forthwise

Clarity before commitment. Product fit, provider checks and the applicable terms are discussed before a merchant application progresses.

Forthwise Merchant Services

Find a terminal route that fits

Tell us where you trade, how you take payments and whether you already have a terminal.

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Before we begin

Useful questions.
Clear answers.

Which terminal will I receive?

We discuss the business requirement first, then confirm the available device, supported payment methods, connection options and commercial terms in the proposal.

Will it work with my existing till?

Integration depends on the till system, software and terminal arrangement. Compatibility needs to be checked rather than assumed.

Can I use a terminal away from my premises?

Tell us where it needs to work. Device availability, connection coverage and the provider’s permitted use determine whether a suitable option is available.

Can you guarantee a lower rate?

No. A useful comparison considers the whole arrangement, including card mix, monthly and equipment charges, term and any switching costs.

How quickly can I start?

Timing depends on checks, approval, equipment availability, delivery and activation. We explain the expected next steps for the proposed arrangement.

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