Payment Terminals

Over the last 30 years or so, payment terminals have become a more and more common part of everyday life. Particularly since the start of the Covid pandemic, payment with cash has become less common than payment by debit or credit card.

A payment terminal, (AKA point of sale terminal, AKA credit card machine, AKA PIN pad), is a device which allows for the electronic transfer of money by accessing a credit or debit card’s details with the consent of the card’s owner and communicating with the bank or credit institution, in order to effect payment.

Typically then, terminals consist of a key pad for entering the PIN, a means of accessing information from the card, a screen for communicating with the users and a network connection for communicating with the finance provider.

More recently the keypads on payment terminals become less used as advances have been made in contactless payment.

All major retailers, and the majority of small independent traders, now operate some form of payment terminal and a great many of these are mobile in nature and therefore operate from a battery power source.

There are three main companies who offer a wide range of payment terminals and operate worldwide.
• Ingenico
• PAX Technology
• VeriFone

Traders and merchants can approach a number of distributors, that support and pre-configure terminals to operate with local payment networks or financial institutions.

Any business that does well will naturally use their payment terminal a great deal. The more it is used the more likely the power cell will degrade, meaning that it will hold its charge less well, need re-charging more frequently and take longer to complete a charge. This could cause a great deal of frustration and even, potentially, missed sales.

UK Battery LTD stock replacement batteries for a wide variety of payment terminals from all three of the major manufacturers and offer quick turnaround at competitive prices. Even if you’re not ready to replace your battery it is a good idea to have a spare ready and waiting so that you are always ready for any sale. All our batteries come with a one year manufactures warranty and are made using premium components and ultra-modern processes. If you require a wholesale price for larger orders, please contact us directly.