This Topic can serve as a checklist for setting up to accept Electronic Payments.
Electronic Payment Types can include:
•EBT Cash (TANF) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families |
•EBT Food (SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program |
•Credit Cards |
•Food Stamp Coupon |
•Debit Cards |
•Gift Cards |
•Obtain a merchant service account.
Contact Total BusinessWare regarding compatibility and options before you obtain your merchant services account. We can streamline the process and make this process easier .
If you already have a processor please see us for options and compatibility. Acme works with all major processors in the USA and Canada, but we do have our favorites.
•Implement physical connection.
Order phone line, internet or both. Consider dial up backup for your high speed internet. Inquire for details.
•Set up payment gateway software.
Use information provided by Total BusinessWare and your processor.
•Set up Acme
Configure Payment Servers on: >Maintenance >Acme Setup Information > Electronic Payments Tab
Configure Tender Types to authorize on >Maintenance > Tender Types
Configure payment equipment per POS Terminal hardware on >Maintenance >POS Terminal Setup > Electronic Payments Tab
and >Maintenance >POS Terminal Setup >PIN Pad Tab
•Test Gateway.
See gateway instructions for details or run a test transaction. We suggest a $25 sale and return via swiped card, if you accept Debit test using a debit card, otherwise use a credit card.
Test all Authorized Payment Types that you intend to use and confirm deposit into your bank account before expanding use. See list of Payment Types above.
•Troubleshooting
First test from your payment server virtual terminal or desktop software to your processor, then test from within Acme.
Tendering Electronic Payments -during Ticket Entry
Electronic Payments -in Acme Setup
