Mobile Credit Card Readers

[Welder]

Hey there, I wasn't completely sure where to put this, and if it is in the wrong section please let me know.

Have any of you dealt with mobile credit/debit card readers like Square Reader, or something similar? What did you think? My main goal with having the reader is to avoid people trying to get free work done. I figure it will make people less likely to make an excuse about not being able to pay that day (service business). I've seen mixed reviews on Google, and I believe they take a cut of around 2-3 percent of each transaction.

If not, are there any service business owners on here that someone could point me in the direction of?

Thanks

 

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[themaxx]

My main goal with having the reader is to avoid people trying to get free work done.

If your main goal is to avoid people trying to get free work done, why do you care what percentage the card reader takes?

 

[Welder]

If your main goal is to avoid people trying to get free work done, why do you care what percentage the card reader takes?

I'm not sure what the issue is. I added the cost per transaction for more information for people reading this, if they hadn't had experiences with these devices and/or how they take a cut, whether percentage based or a flat fee.