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Customers could arguably get the same benefit from a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platform like Venmo, whose mission is to eliminate the awkward “Who’s paying?” But restaurants that just let customers use Venmo may be missing out on some opportunities. part of socializing and let users get back to just hanging out with friends.
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Utilize payment processing hardware Businesses require several essential pieces of technology to facilitate smooth and secure transactions before they can start accepting payments. Payment apps Mobilepayment applications, or payment apps, allow users to make financial transactions on smartphones or other mobile devices.
Here are some of the most common: ACH (Automated Clearing House) Transfers Wire Transfers Credit Card/ Debit Card Transactions as EFT MobilePayments Electronic Checks (eChecks) Point-of-Sale (POS) Payments Direct Deposits Recurring Payments EFT accounts can be checking or savings.
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Payment links: Payment links are URLs that merchants can send to their customers to facilitate payments. They can be shared via email, SMS, or messaging apps and direct customers to a secure payment portal. Businesses can use these apps to collect payments quickly and efficiently.
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