29.09.2026
For businesses taking card payments every day, the payment process can easily become something that is taken for granted. A customer reaches the till, presents their card or phone, payment is approved and the transaction is complete.
However, the underlying dynamics of your payment system may affect the efficiency of your business greatly.
A popular option is to use an EPOS system along with a card terminal without connecting them together. The total of the transaction is entered on the till and a member of staff manually enters that total into the card terminal.It does work, but it makes an extra step.
With integrated payments, the transaction value can be sent directly from the EPOS system to the payment terminal.This will help to improve checkout times and minimise the risk of staff entering the wrong amount.
Even minor enhancements in the checkout process can impact hundreds or thousands of transactions for busy retailers, restaurants and other customer facing businesses.
Businesses always consider payment processing rates when they compare payment providers. Rates are a significant factor, but they shouldn't be the only factor. Other factors to take into account for businesses:
A possible variation in payment may even give more operational advantages without taking Processing costs into account.
Another point to take into account is cash flow. Running a business always requires cash for stock, supplies, salaries, and daily business needs. Knowing when the card takings will hit the business can then make financial planning a lot easier.As businesses look at a payment provider, it is important to know the settlement options available and if there is a possibility to get funds quicker.
Payment is a very convenient and easy process for consumers that they are increasingly expecting to be quick and easy.The technology behind that experience ought to be that easy for the business, too.Ideally, the payment system will eliminate needless manual tasks, offer transparency, and enable workers to focus on customer service, not on disjointed technology.
IPOSG Payments is created to be used in conjunction with the IPOSG EPOS ecosystem, to help businesses integrate their till and payment experience. Integrated EPOS and payments, competitive processing options, quick settlement options and 24/7 support are all benefits businesses can gain from integrated EPOS and payments.
Currently accepting card payments elsewhere? Looking at your current merchant statement may be a good starting point in determining if you need to change your payment arrangement.
Speak to IPOSG Payments to find out more.
