For a long time now, large companies, including those in the tourism sector (hotels, travel agencies, car rental agencies, etc.), have made payment by credit card their preferred method of payment. This is hardly surprising, given its convenience. It's more complicated for certain travel-related professions. When you're on the move, as a tourist guide or a sports activity provider, it's hard to see how you can offer a box for credit card transactions. That's all history now. The following article will show you that CB payment is now accessible, thanks to the bankcard terminal, and that this offers a number of advantages for tourism professionals.
1. Credit card terminals now available to more vacation businesses
It's been possible for a long time now to pay for your plane ticket, train ticket, hotel room nights or admission to a tourist site by credit card. It's not so easy for other tourism professionals, such as guides operating as micro-entrepreneurs, small associations offering sports or nature activities, cabs or even bed and breakfast owners. Some of these businesses are mobile, while others find the installation of a payment terminal too complicated or unsuitable for their activity. There's now a solution for them, and it's called a bankcard terminal. Professionals just need to choose their card reader from a company specialized in this field, install the application that goes with it, and that's it - they can accept payments by bankcard, code and even contactless. Some devices don't even require the installation of an application.
2. A flexible, all-purpose means of payment
It's hard for a self-employed guide who meets travelers in the middle of the city or in the middle of nature to imagine paying by credit card. But it's possible! The electronic payment terminal no longer needs to be connected to a modem, as connectivity can now be achieved via mobile telephony. A simple 4G connection on a smartphone or tablet coupled to the bankcard terminal with Bluetooth, and transactions can take place wherever you like. Note that some devices benefit from a continuous connection thanks to their built-in free SIM card with unlimited data. The bankcard terminal is lightweight and practical to carry. What's more, it's equipped with a battery that can last up to 12 hours.
Another advantage for tourism professionals who need flexibility for their credit card payments is that the CB terminal accepts not only the cards most commonly used in France, such as Visa or Mastercard, but also other less frequent cards, such as American Express (AMEX). Note that mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are also possible! A great way to offer a convenient way to pay to both French and foreign customers. Customers save an incredible amount of time, as they no longer need to run right and left to find an ATM and make cash payments.
3. The credit card terminal, affordable too
Some small businesses operating in the tourism sector may think it's very expensive to equip themselves with a terminal for credit card payments. Today, however, it is possible to purchase the above-mentioned terminal for as little as €29. Only a transaction rate is applied, of 1.75% for example, whatever the card. On the other hand, companies pay no application fees, no higher transaction fees than those charged by traditional banks, and no equipment rental fees. Interesting savings can also be made thanks to a subscription system.
Practical, easily accessible and cost-effective, the bankcard terminal is perfectly suited to the needs of small businesses, including tourism professionals, who need maximum flexibility to keep their business going.
