Payment Terminal

/ˈpeɪmənt ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An electronic device used to process card payments at a point of sale, facilitating authorization and transaction completion.
    The merchant swiped the customer’s card using the payment terminal to complete the sale.

Forms

  • payment terminal
  • payment terminals

Commentary

In legal agreements, specifying the capabilities and compliance of a payment terminal (e.g., PCI compliance) is essential for risk and liability management.

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