Merchant account provider creates new BlackBerry app

Merchant account provider creates new BlackBerry app

In today's world of "on the go" business and highly mobile professionals, credit card processing and merchant account solutions have expanded considerably. Where once a company or service provider needed a permanent place of business at which to house a credit card terminal and other hardware, the latest technology allows these same professionals to accept credit cards wherever their business takes them. Now a new BlackBerry application has been released specifically for the purpose of credit card processing, according to BusinessWire.com.

Merchant Warehouse, a merchant account provider, has released MerchantWare Mobile, a free point-of-sale payment system that allows retailers to process credit card payments in real-time while on the road. It's supposed to work on several different mobile devices including the BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl and Storm, as well as Apple's iPhone and iTouch.

The application provides end-of-day batch processing, secure SSL connection, PCI-DSS/PABP compliance and more. Furthermore, it is convenient for any professional who already uses one of the devices for which this application was created.

Merchant Warehouse is also offering a Bluetooth card reader to facilitate point-of-sale transactions. It is unclear now how this technology will perform in the marketplace, but it is obvious that it can make business easier for any professional who occasionally (or often) works outside the office.

For example, if you are visiting a trade show or event center where you hope to conduct business, it would be far easier to use your BlackBerry and card reader than to bring along bulkier technology to conduct sales away from the office. The same goes for traveling sales professionals who often fumble with cash and checks on the road.

Furthermore, the MerchantWare Mobile technology is inexpensive for small and large businesses alike, providing ease of use and a small investment in the future of your business. The application itself is free and there are no additional gateway or cellular access fees. The application even generates e-mail receipts for both the consumer and the merchant.

If you are looking for credit card processing options that you can take on the go, you might consider MerchantWare Mobile for your merchant account.

Published: July 21,2023