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Top 5 Features of Mobile POS Features
We have listed out top five mobile features that you should need.
1. Multiple payment options:
Beyond the traditional credit/debit card swipe, mobile POS systems should be able to handle some of the payments such as chip and PIN, near-field communication (NFC) etc. making a sale means accepting all types of payments a shopper wants to use. One of the top industry demands is multiple payment options with mobile POS systems. It is to remember that multiple payment options means it should also include the ability to take cash transactions.
2. Enterprise-grade, built-in security for global use:
As retail industry cracking down on security for payment information given by the consistent threat of hacking rings and cybercriminals and enterprise-grade security has become more important than ever. The focus is on integrating security solutions that adhere to the PCI Data Security Standard. Ensuring no information is stored on the mobile device and there is no possibility of retrieving if the device is hacked. Retailers are also looking forward for EMV1 and EMV2 certificates which authorize PIN and integrated chip payments from credit, debit and smart cards.
3. CRM integration:
Retailers not only want taking payments but also want mobile POS solutions that are multifunction, by integrating with legacy POS system and sync with CRM systems. It helps retailers to collect critical information on customer spending habits, giving them the potential to up sell a shopper at the POS suggesting for complementary items.
4. Barcode scanners:
Barcode scanners automatically activate by swiping across the scanning field and are in demand for mobile POS systems. As retailers are looking for faster checkout process to customers and move additional traffic through stores and checkout process. Barcode scanners are an essential piece and your mobile POS can be all in one answer to both front-end and back-end efficiency.
5. Apple devices
Most favorite devices for retailers when it comes to selecting are Apple for their mobile POS. These devices are most popular with staff and thus require limited training resources. The key is that it offers compatibility with Apple’s new lightning connectors, which require a new port for connectivity.