When Apple designed their new iPhone 4, it was such a departure from the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS that the PAYware Mobile Card Encryption Sleeve for those older models would not fit the new one. In fact, Verifone issued a statement that trying to “use the VeriFone Card Encryption Sleeve with iPhone 4 may void warranties.”
Does that mean that the iPhone 4 cannot process credit cards?
NO! There is an app available for that!
The iPhone 4 is more than capable of processing credit cards. Until the supply and demand has time to balance out with production of new hardware, the iPhone 4 will work with VeriFone’s PAYware Mobile app by keying in the amount, the card number, and the customer’s billing information as text.
The PAYware Mobile app is still completely capable of supporting your business on the iPhone 4. By entering the card data manually, you can still receive all the other benefits of mobile transactions. You still get the convenience of being able to add tips and figure sales tax. You still get to email receipts. Records of your transaction history are still just as available as if the card had been swiped. Most importantly, it still meets the stringent requirements of the PCI Security Standards Council. Even though the card number is entered in your phone manually, the data is still encrypted when it is sent over your wireless transmission. The application still securely handles the communication between your iPhone 4 and the payment gateway. So you can still confidently offer your customers the option and convenience of paying by credit card.
That’s all the more reason to set up your merchant account with Payment Max. We can set up one account that lets you accept all of the major credit cards. We have some of the lowest rates you will find, and many of our account options come without extra fees for set-up or programming. We offer free quotes for rates and fees that are custom-tailored you your iPhone and to your business.
We know that being able to accept credit cards is good for both attracting new customers and making it convenient for regular ones. We believe there is a synergistic effect in helping make your business succeed and grow. You’ve got your iPhone 4. You’ve got your business. With PaymentMax, you can get them working together.
