Accepting cards in person summary

If you run a retailing business where you deal face to face with customers, rather than trading by mail order, telephone or internet, it's vital to offer your customers the opportunity to pay by card.

Make sure you're getting your share of this lucrative market by joining us as a Barclaycard Business retailer today.

Whatever the size and type of your business, we'll assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate solution.

In addition to traditional counter-based terminals, we also have options for processing card payments when you don't want to be tied to the till:

• Our portable option enables you to take payment from your customers without them having to come to the till - ideal for restaurants and bars.
• Our mobile option uses Vodafone mobile phone technology to allow your staff to take payments on the move, wherever they are. Perfect for taxi drivers, delivery staff and stall traders.

As well as enabling your business to boost profits by processing card transactions, we can provide a variety of add-on services that can bring in additional income and help you serve your customers better. If any of these are appropriate for you we will be happy to discuss them with you with your quotation request.

• E-Top Ups - Earn excellent rates of commission by topping up your customers mobile phones electronically - no scratch cards needed.
• Transax - A cheque guarantee service from Equifax, which authorise cheques at the point of sale, guaranteeing that you will be paid even if the cheque is later dishonoured.
• Multicurrency - Gives you the ability to accept non-Sterling Visa and Mastercard transactions in over 30 currencies including the Euro. Ideal for web, phone and mail order transactions where overseas cardholders wish to pay in their own currency.
• OneTouch - A brand new card payment technology is on its way that allows your customers to pay for goods of £10 and under in less than a second. It is estimated that over five million contactless cards will be in circulation by the end of 2008.
• Dynamic Currency Conversion - Enables customers from overseas to compare the Sterling price with their own currency using the current exchange rate and then pay in their preferred currency.

How we will support you

Whether you're just setting up your own business or turning over millions of pounds in a chain of megastores, we'll provide you with exceptional customer service, support and value for money.

• Our skilled Customer Services team provides instant answers to questions over the phone
• Our website gives you fast, easy access to all the information you need to get the most from your Barclaycard Business account
• Regular newsletters keep you up-to-date with new products, the latest anti-fraud initiatives, and changes in the law that might affect your business
• Your regular statement will include messages about matters that you need to know about as soon as possible

Our history lies in operating the largest on-line, real time bank-owned EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at the Point of Sale) system in the UK.

Our commitment to new technology and innovation has led to the development of a great collection of products and services, tailored specifically to your business needs. We are currently leading the market with the OneTouch technology for accepting small value transactions at high speed.

When you chose Barclaycard Business, you're safe in the knowledge that you're with one of the biggest and the best in the business, offering leading-edge products, unrivalled customer service and excellent value for money.