Card readers can be found in a number of varieties, including EMV smart card (chip and pin) readers, POS credit and debit card readers, ATM card readers, mobile payment solutions and access control/hotel door locks. Use a cleaning card once per week to help avoid misreads.

By not cleaning, you risk increased:

• Embarrassing equipment malfunctions
• Slower transactions and long lines that will frustrate your customers
• Higher transaction fees and potential fraud due to manual entries
• Decreasing employee efficiency
• Increased costs associated with equipment service or exchange
• Making a poor first impression with dirty equipment

How to Clean a Card Reader