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E-Commerce Card Readers

This Payment Card Reader Helps Businesses Seamlessly Embrace Shopify

— August 24, 2016 — Tech
Canadian e-commerce company Shopify is launching its own payment card reader in the UK, a development that will make it easier than ever for shops to run all of their business operations using Shopify's services.

This payment card reader accepts Visa, MasterCard, Android Pay and Apple Pay transactions by virtue of the Shopify Payments format, and it connects wirelessly to smartphones and tablets in order to allow flexile use. The card reader works in conjunction with Shopify's payment app software in seamless fashion. The hardware can be pre-ordered with a rapid charging system and a retail stand, which work to ensure that the machine never runs out of juice during busy periods.

This payment card reader promises to streamline point-of-sale transactions in every kind of commerce environment ranging from flagship stores to festival kiosks, and allows store-owners to better link their online and brick-and-mortar offerings.

Trend Themes
1. E-commerce Integration - Shopify's payment card reader helps businesses seamlessly integrate online and brick-and-mortar operations.
2. Mobile Payment Adoption - The wireless card reader supports Visa, MasterCard, Android Pay, and Apple Pay, driving the adoption of mobile payments in various commerce settings.
3. Streamlined Point-of-sale - The payment card reader streamlines point-of-sale transactions, offering a convenient and efficient solution for retail and festival environments.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The payment card reader presents disruptive innovation opportunities for retail stores, enabling them to link their online and in-store offerings more effectively.
2. E-commerce - The integration of Shopify's payment card reader with its e-commerce platform opens up opportunities for e-commerce businesses to enhance their payment processing capabilities.
3. Payment Solutions - The wireless card reader in conjunction with Shopify's payment app software presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the payment solutions industry, simplifying transactions for businesses and customers alike.
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