Payment Terminal Stand Solutions

When a business has a point of sale system that is fully operational and secure and integrates a terminal stand:

• Customers can check-out with ease and avoid long queues.
• You can be confident that no one will attempt to skim your customers’ cards or that no one will tamper with, substitute, or steal devices, per PCI-DSS requirements.
• You will improve the productivity of the store and ensure that everyone shopping is safe from would-be thieves.

Choosing the right payment terminals for your store is an important choice and should be carefully considered. If you’re still unsure of which option is best for you and your store, check out his helpful guide, which breaks down some of the Payment Terminals in the market today.

But another important decision—and one that often gets overlooked—is choosing the right payment terminal mounts. A mount not only needs to keep the payment device firmly in place, but it needs to be able to adapt to the different payment terminals. Here’s why that’s important. Say a company was to switch to different payment terminals for their payment solution. If they chose a payment mount that isn’t adaptable to different devices, then they would need to replace the mount as well. This can be expensive, especially when you consider not only the hardware costs but also the costs of engineer installations and the disruption this causes. 

Choosing the right mount for your payment terminals can pay off down the road as payment terminals with older security approvals (PCI-PTS 3.0) need to be swapped out for newer devices before compliance expires. To ensure that you make the right choice for your store, here are 3 types of payment terminal mounts to consider.

Retail-Hardened Payment Terminal Mounts

For large retail stores, retail-hardened mounts are the preferred option. Made out of metal, once they are installed, they are set for life. Extremely robust and secure, they allow you to lock devices to prevent theft. In addition, anti-skimming solutions can easily be integrated with them.

Despite the robust nature of these mounts, changing the device is extremely simple. While the base is bolted to the counter, the payment connection plate can be swapped out with ease.

ENS’s retail-hardened terminal stand product line supports all the latest devices. This includes Verifone, Ingenico, PAX, Equinox, Magtek, Castles Technology, and more. If you’re interested in adding a secure, safe mount for your store, reach out to ENS today.

Composite Mounts

The second generation of payment mounts have been designed using composite material and are positioned as the value range for mounts, these mounts are incredibly secure and durable and will keep your payment terminals safe. A lock or tether can also be utilized for enhanced security.

Because they are not made of metal, they are also much lighter. For companies that want to maintain a certain aesthetic—such as boutique shops—composite mounts are more aesthetically pleasing, with more contours to complement the payment device.

Just like with retail-hardened mounts, there is a simple upgrade path for devices that sit on composite mounts. A backplate can be attached to the new device, which then clips into the mount.

ENS’s extensive line of value payment device mounts is compatible with a wide range of brands. Whatever your preferred credit card terminal is, an ENS solution will seamlessly integrate with it. The FlexiPole Plus is the latest addition to our Flexipole range with a modern design, the FlexiPole Plus works with new devices to accommodate cables with large hard-wired connectors. Adjustable to the user with pivot tension, this mount can be finely-tuned to fit your store’s needs. A Tailwind backplate attached to the payment solution allows the device to clip or lock into place and can easily be replaced with a different backplate for a new device in the future. 

Charging Stands

For devices that need to be charged but also need to be mobile to carry around throughout the store, a charging stand is needed. For example, restaurants that ring up customers at their table would find these stands extremely useful. The waiter or waitress can easily unmount the device and bring it to the customers. Once they are done using it, simply slide the device back into the charging stand.

ENS charging stands are compatible with Verifone and Ingenico payment terminals and leave a minimal footprint, making them perfect for smaller merchants or stores that want to add mobility to their existing point of sales system’s functionality.

For an example of a high-quality charging stand, look no further than the Verifone e285 Mobile Mounting Base. This charging stand provides cable management and security features while seamlessly merging mobile technology. This charging stand is ideal for drive-thru or handover payments and is also available with rotation and tilt options. With a sleek design, the Verifone e285 Mobile Mounting Base will fit right with the rest of the store or hospitality business. ENS’s stands can help with PCI requirements while delivering solutions that provide access for all to address ADA concerns. For more tips on how to get the most out of your POS system, head over to the rest of the ENS blog!

About ENS:

ENS Group has over 10 million products in use worldwide. And can be found in over 40 countries across the globe. We are the trusted solution in 85 of the top 100 US retailers, as well as leaders in the hospitality and financial industries. ENS also partners with some of the world’s largest technology companies to provide unique solutions for their devices.  We are proud to partner with Zebra, Toshiba, HP, Verifone, ingenico, Pax, Samsung, NCR, elo, Magtek and many others.