Venmo and PayPal Are Now Available for In-Store Payment Options.
The other day, I went into my pharmacy to pick up my prescriptions. I knew I wanted to pay with my debit card. As I looked at the credit card terminal, I noticed the following: “Pay with Venmo. Pay with PayPal.” I realized they expanded their touchless payment options.
I looked up at the pharmacist with complete shock. “You accept PayPal and Venmo right here in the store?”
The answer was quite simple. “Well, people want touchless payment options. Not everyone is comfortable with Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Apple Pay. So, our credit card processing company suggested PayPal and Venmo. People love it. Just hold your phone’s up with the QR code and your payment gets made quickly and easily.”
I always knew this was an option. I mean, I have worked in the industry for over 20 years. However, to see it in action and how easily it worked made me wonder why more people aren’t doing this for their clients.
The truth is, the wave of the future is allowing online payment methods in your place of business for in-person payment methods. Not only will you drive more business into your brick and mortar stores, but you will give clients peace of mind in the age of COVID.
How Do You Offer Venmo and PayPal Options in Your Store?
The future is here. Therefore, it is now easy to offer Venmo and PayPal payment options to your customers. You can do this through your point of sale payment system.
The process is a simple software update to your terminal. In some cases, you may need a new system. First, you must speak with your credit card processing representative. Your representative should help your through the process.
Once the system is installed, your can let your clients know you are now offering new, touchless payment options that do not require new accounts. The system is more secure than accepting credit cards because it comes with the extra protection PayPal and Venmo offer.
Now is the time to speak with your credit card processing representative. The experts at Tanker Consulting Group can help. Call 609.922.0201 today to learn more.