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Post by cornel »

parliament32 wrote: post #110
cornel wrote: post #108

Interesting fact: Square terminal does not support pin entry. Chip and sign or on device cvm for high value Mobile payments (apple and google pay).

Probably because PIN entry devices have a lot of security standards that you can't emulate on a touch screen. It's a shame because basically everyone except the US has moved on to chip+pin, and the US will transition in the next few years, so this product won't be around for long.

You can have pin entry on a touch screen. Indeed Not as easy as not having pin entry, due to those security standards, but it is possible. Have a look at https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/assessors_and_solutions... and filter on ‘touch screen, as entry technology. Populair name is pin-on-glass.

Re: Square Terminal

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Post by jdironman »

tdeck wrote: post #95
jdironman wrote: post #21

Honest question, I have never used Square, but what does the back-end for setting up products look like? In a resturant you may have many variations for a meal (Hamburger, no lettuce, extra mayo, etc.) and some may incur different fees. Has anyone had experience with that which can provide links or insight? I ask this because I got asked to help with a local mom and pops (Taco Shop) setup of their POS and genuinely c…

I worked on the Square API for more than a year so I am fairly familiar with their data model for items, although I think it has since been enhanced. Basically you have an item, and within that item there are variations (like different SKUs). Items can also have modifiers that apply to that particular item, and these are multiple choice. So you'd have a burger item say, where the variations are beef or veggie. Then y…

Thank you, very informative. I was sure they had accounted for such use. I am not sure what system they have chosen (or if they have chosen one yet) but I will most likely put Square on my list of suggestions if they ask. Thanks again.

Re: Square Terminal

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Post by cco »

jtokoph wrote: post #78
cco wrote: post #75

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Almost, but go further. QR code on your table, open Square Cash app and pay directly from your phone and automatically divvy up bills between guests.

This is what I’ve wanted to bring to the US from China. QR code on the table that lets you order and pay from your phone. It’s my favorite part of WeChat in China.

That's awesome, I didn't know WeChat already had this. Just gotta wait for Square to catch up!

Re: Square Terminal

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Post by BorisMelnik »

lotophage wrote: post #27
BorisMelnik wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I prefer the privacy of the waiter going and coming back - there are a lot of social norms involved in "getting the check" and bringing the terminal to the table would really disrupt that, possibly for the better but who knows. Imagine going out with some clients and getting "insufficient funds" notice what an embarrassment that would be...the waiter acts as a buffer or could in some cases get your attention. But you…

> I prefer the privacy of the waiter going and coming back I don't. I creates an opportunity for credit card skimming.

they could skim right in front of you and you wouldnt know..or maybe you if your an engineer but the other 99% would not
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