Payment Solutions

What is a card reader – definition of card payment machines

A vector image showing what is a card reader

There are many names to describe card readers these days. Some call them POS terminals, card machines, payment terminals, card terminals and more. Ultimately, however, we’re talking about the technology that helps a merchant accept card payments like debit and credit cards, prepaid, and gift cards in the payments acceptance process. With the rise of…

What’s the Difference Between Debit and Credit Cards?

Debit card and credit card photo

Credit and debit cards usually look almost identical. They have a 16-digit number, an expiration date, contain the cardholder’s name, and also feature a chip and a magstripe. Also, they’re protected by a Personal Identification Number (PIN) code. Both types of cards can make it easy and convenient to make purchases at a physical or…

What is CVV – Card Verification Value Explained

A vector image of a CVV on a card

You’ve probably filled your wallet with many interesting things. There might be photos of loved ones, some banknotes, and coins, and, of course, there are your debit and credit cards. Although small and thin, these little pieces of plastic contain a significant amount of information that you might not be aware of. There’s not only…

Debit Card: What Is It and How Does It Work?

What is a debit card image

Do you ever stop to think about all the cards that are in your wallet? There are quite a few, aren’t there? You might have ATM cards, prepaid cards, credit cards, and, of course, there are debit cards.  But what is a debit card? Apart from being a small, thin piece of plastic for making…

myPOS and the endless science of… wine

myPOs and Katarzyna

myPOS’ brand message “helps my business grow” takes us to another special place: in the heart of Sofia, in a beautiful old house, on the way to a premium wine experience. La Maison De Katarzyna Wine & Tapas is the aristocratic home of Katarzyna Estate wines. Established last autumn, the store enjoys an exceptional reputation from…

myPOS at Quartala

myPOS at Quartala

“We like it when a Bulgarian team gets involved in the creation of something new and useful for businesses. This is myPOS – a company built on good business solutions. The devices used by the operators at Quartal Food Park enable seamless sales, while providing a number of value-added services. They have reasonable transaction rates,…

What is a POS system and how does it work?

Find out what is a POS system and how does it work

It doesn’t matter whether you run or plan to open a coffee shop, restaurant, retail store, or hotel. Ultimately, your primary aim is to sell a product or service and get paid for it. If you’re new in the business world, you might have heard the word “POS” being thrown around. But what is a…

Card reader – How payment terminals boost your business

An image of a card reader payment method

Looking at some statistics to put things in perspective, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, there were nearly 6 million small businesses at the start of 2020 in the UK. Put differently, SMEs account for 99.9% of the business population. This means that small and medium-sized merchants make up a big part of the…

What does Brexit mean for SEPA transfers?

Is UK still SEPA

On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) by a majority of 51.9% to 48.1%.  Following many discussions and negotiations, the UK decided on 31 December 2020 as the date that would mark the end of the “transition period”. What this resulted in was uncertainty, especially in the field of…