Credit Card Processing¶

Accept credit and debit card payments safely and securely.

How Card Payments Work¶

When a customer pays with a card, the system sends the payment to their bank for approval. The payment terminal handles all the card information securely - your register never stores card numbers.

Accepted Cards:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover

Card Payment Steps¶

Step 1: Customer Chooses Card Payment¶

During checkout, the customer selects card as their payment method (Fortis, Ebiz, or Stripe).

Step 2: Enter Payment Amount¶

Enter the payment amount in the Tender dialog. Click the card payment method button.

Step 3: Present Card Terminal to Customer¶

The payment terminal (card reader) will ask the customer to:

Insert the card - Chip cards are most secure
Or tap the card - Contactless payment (fastest)
Or swipe the card - For older cards without a chip

Step 4: Customer Completes Payment¶

The customer may need to:

Enter a PIN (personal identification number)
Sign the screen with their finger
Tap "OK" to confirm

Step 5: Wait for Approval¶

The terminal connects to the customer's bank to approve the payment. This takes 10-30 seconds.

Terminal displays:

✅ APPROVED - Payment accepted, transaction complete
❌ DECLINED - Payment rejected, ask customer for different card or payment method

Step 6: Take Back the Terminal¶

When finished, take the terminal back from the customer.

Step 7: Receipt Prints¶

The receipt prints automatically showing: - Last 4 digits of card (e.g., ****1234) - Amount charged - Date and time

Remember

Card payments are secure. The payment terminal handles card numbers, not your register. Just present the terminal, wait for approval, and take it back. Your payment processor handles everything securely.