cash is king

**nittyv12** · 04-08-2010, 09:57 PM

it sure is...but with everyone using debit and cc, do most of you mobile detailers use the portable or stationary cc processing machines to accept payments?

**ScottB** · 04-09-2010, 09:50 PM

you can apply for merchant services at your local bank. Remember the costs involved with machine rental, service, and each transaction. Also alot of them have contracts locked for several years. Offering the use of debt card and credit cards can also mean chargebacks.

**A4 1.8tqm** · 04-10-2010, 06:05 AM

You could take CC payments through PayPal on your website. Free account has no monthly charges, but 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Really easy to set up if you created/maintain your website yourself, just copy and paste the provided code.

**Wax Gorilla** · 04-10-2010, 06:22 AM

Costco, Sam's & BJ's all have great CC acceptance packages at very competitive prices. The wireless machines with card scanning are the best and when you have the CC present the rates are lower. Also keep in mind that your image as looking like a professional instead of a weekend warrior does carry some weight in the decision. But I never refuse cash either !

**gumbedamit** · 05-26-2010, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by nittyv12

it sure is...but with everyone using debit and cc, do most of you mobile detailers use the portable or stationary cc processing machines to accept payments?

I know this post is a month old, but I came accross it just now. I am waitnig for the new iphone 4G before I go ahead and purchase this product. I know, you're saying what has this got to do with Wireless Credit Card payments. everything. There's a compnay called Square that you can get an "app" for the iphone that allows you to do CC transactions on your iphone, droid phone and many smart phones without having to get a merchant account. Check it out.

https://squareup.com/

**HighEndDetail** · 05-26-2010, 09:53 AM

I do not use a cc method. Only check or cash, and never had a issue with any customer.
In all the years I have been doing business..

**sullysdetailing** · 05-26-2010, 03:46 PM

If you have peach tree and internet you can charge the card right there on site I believe they charge 3% per charge. I try to deal with cash or checks.

**nittyv12** · 06-09-2010, 08:42 PM

i think i'll be sticking with cash only. i make it a point to tell clients during appointment setting. i have heard of square, but they still charge a %/transaction.

**maximus20895** · 06-09-2010, 08:46 PM

I would take a check as well. That's not hard either.

**Advanced Detailing** · 06-09-2010, 09:50 PM

In all the years i have been in bussiness i have on very rare occasions had customers ask if thewy could pay with a credit card.
Regardless of the amount most just reach in their pocket and pull out whatever is owed.