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