Card Machine Comparison of Speed Points, Card Machines and Merchant Services in South Africa.
Compare WAPPoint VS Banks VS Independent Service Providers in this comparison table below.
When comparing merchant services in South Africa, make sure you are aware of all the pros and cons of each supplier. Each merchant supplier has their own pricing structure and offers a different kind of service. If you are only looking for the lowest priced card machine, keep in mind that with that, comes limited services or extras. Additional services comes in very handy when you least expect it.
No matter if you are shopping around for speed points, wireless card machines, smartphone terminals or snap and pay systems, you must always ask these basic service questions before you choose a merchant service provider:
- Can I upgrade or downgrade my contract with my service provider?
- If my device breaks, how fast can I get a new one and what are the procedures?
- How much would I have to pay extra for a new device if something happens to my old one?
- If I am exhibiting at an event and I urgently need another card machine or my speed point isn’t working, where can I get a device or how can I keep accepting card payments?
Offers mobile card readers with bluetooth connection
Offers wireless speedpoints to rent or purchase
Offers an eCommerce plugin for online store
Offers MasterPass Snap & Pay
Can beat or match transaction fees
Offers short term or event rental options
Assigns a dedicated Account Manager to your account VS waiting on helpdesk
Backup devices available at events
Offers free backup terminal to clients
Online reporting, client area to view and export transactions, invoices and settlement reports
Get paid in cash for successfully referring your friends
No minimum turnover requirements
WAPPoint
Banks
Most SA Banks
Independents
Most NonBank Service Providerss