Credit Card Terminal
/ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrd ˈtɜrmɪnəl/
Definitions
- (n.) An electronic device used by merchants to process credit card payments securely and authorize transactions.
The store installed a new credit card terminal to facilitate faster checkouts.
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- credit card terminal
- credit card terminals
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Commentary
Credit card terminals are central to payment systems and carry privacy and security obligations under financial regulations.
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