11/19/2020

Retailer Touchless Payment Options As COVID-19 Surges

Utilizing touchless payments is key for sustainability

As many retail business owners will tell you, 2020 has been a trying year. And the U.S. is seeing record cases of COVID-19 this fall. For retail merchants, utilizing touchless payments is key for sustainability and to keep their staff and customers safe.

Whether merchants conduct business via brick and mortar, eCommerce, or both – here are some touchless payments options to overcome COVID-19 challenges and make the most of the holiday shopping season.

Tap-to-Pay
These days shoppers express a desire to pay with a tap of their credit card, debit card, or smartphone over concerns regarding cleanliness and safety at the point of sale. The technology to accept these types of contactless payments is already built into most point-of-sale terminals but just needs to be enabled. Now is the time to reach out to your merchant service provider and explore this type of payment acceptance if you haven't done so already.

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