{"id":3965,"date":"2024-12-04T11:17:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T05:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/?p=3965"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T06:19:52","slug":"what-is-edc-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/what-is-edc-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"What is EDC Machine? A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EDC or Electronic Data Capture Machine, commonly known as a payment terminal or card machine, is an electronic device that allows merchants to accept card payments from customers.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we will discuss everything you need to know, including what is EDC machine and how it work. Supported payment methods, the advantages of using an EDC machine, and more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=&quot;wpcf7-contact-form-not-found&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Error:&lt;\/strong&gt; Contact form not found.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6659,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2236962},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f2460-o1\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"2460\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3965#wpcf7-f2460-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"2460\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.4\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f2460-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"cus-form\">\n\t<p style=\"font-size: 24px;font-weight: 600;text-align: center;\">Enquire Now\n\t<\/p>\n\t<p><label>Products Required:<\/label><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"products\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"products\"><option value=\"Payment Gateway\">Payment Gateway<\/option><option value=\"POS Machine\">POS Machine<\/option><option value=\"Reseller\">Reseller<\/option><\/select><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"uname\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"uname\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone*\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email form-control\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email*\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"message\"><textarea cols=\"10\" rows=\"3\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea form-control\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message\" name=\"message\"><\/textarea><\/span><br \/>\n\t\n\t<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-hidden\" id=\"utm\" value=\"\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm\" \/><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.cus-form .form-control{width: 100%!important;margin: 7px 0px;padding: 8px;border-radius: 3px;height: auto;line-height: 20px;}\n.cus-form{display: block;margin: 0 auto;max-width: 400px;width: 100%;padding: 20px;box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px 0px #0000002b;border-radius: 6px;margin-bottom: 25px;padding-bottom: 0px;}\n.cus-form .wpcf7-submit{margin: 0 auto;display: block;}\n.cus-form h3{background: #ff6644;text-align: center;margin: -21px;margin-bottom: 20px;padding: 6px;}\n<\/style>\n<p><script>\ndocument.getElementById(\"utm\").value = window.location.href;\n\ndocument.addEventListener( 'wpcf7mailsent', function( event ) {\n location = 'https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/thankyou\/';\n}, false );\n<\/script>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Complete Guide on EDC Machine<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic components of an EDC machine include a keypad or touchscreen to enter transaction details, a card reader to scan\/swipe\/dip cards, a printer to provide receipts and a GSM\/GPRS module to connect to payment networks via mobile networks. More advanced EDC machines also integrate with inventory, loyalty and billing software.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span id=\"Recent_Web_Stories\">Recent Web Stories<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"web-stories-list alignnone has-archive-link is-view-type-circles is-style-default is-carousel\" data-id=\"1\">\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"web-stories-list__inner-wrapper carousel-1\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"--ws-circle-size:150px\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"web-stories-list__carousel circles\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-id=\"carousel-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-prev=\"Previous\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-next=\"Next\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"web-stories-list__story\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-interactive=\"web-stories-block\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-context='{\"instanceId\":1}'\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.open\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on-window--popstate=\"actions.onPopstate\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-640x853.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"How To Create a Payment Gateway API?\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"185\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"308\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page.jpg 640w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-311x414.jpg 311w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-149x199.jpg 149w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-60x80.jpg 60w, https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/How-To-Create-a-Payment-Gateway-api-poster-page-150x200.jpg 150w\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdecoding=\"async\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous\" class=\"glider-prev\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next\" class=\"glider-next\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is EDC Machine?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An EDC or Electronic Data Capture machine is a point-of-sale (POS) terminal allowing merchants to accept customer electronic payments. EDC machines read payment card information, process transactions, and connect to payment networks to authorise payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working of EDC Machine<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a step-by-step overview of how an EDC machine works to process a card payment:<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The merchant enters the transaction amount on the EDC machine keypad or touchscreen.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The customer inserts, swipes or taps their debit\/credit card through the EDC machine&#8217;s card reader.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The card details are encrypted and sent to the associated payment network (Visa, Mastercard, Rupay, etc.) for authorisation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The payment network processes the transaction and responds with an approval or decline message.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved, the funds are transferred from the customer&#8217;s bank account to the merchant&#8217;s bank account.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EDC machine prints a receipt for the customer&#8217;s record.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transaction details are stored locally on the EDC machine and sent to the merchant&#8217;s bank\/payment processor for reconciliation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supported Payment Methods<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern EDC machines support a wide range of electronic payment methods, including:<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/book-tickets-irctc-via-international-debit-credit-cards\/\">Credit cards<\/a> (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Rupay, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Debit cards\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unified Payments Interface (UPI)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile wallets (Paytm, Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QR code\/scan payments<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMI<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/deferred payment options<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International cards<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EDC Machine Types<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types of EDC machines available based on features, capabilities and targeted industry:<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic card readers &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Entry-level machines that only accept chip-based cards.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile card readers &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attach to smartphones\/tablets to accept payments anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>All-in-one POS systems &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Integrated machines with billing, inventory and loyalty features.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Linux-based POS systems &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rugged devices for QSRs and high transaction volumes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>mPOS devices &#8211;<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile point-of-sale devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that double as EDC machines.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cloud-based POS &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Software-based POS that runs on any device with an internet connection.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right EDC machine depends on factors like payment volumes, network connectivity, required features, and industry.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up an EDC Machine for Your Business<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After purchasing the right EDC machines, here are the basic steps to set up an EDC machine for accepting card payments:<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Register for a merchant account with an acquiring bank or payment processor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply for an EMV certificate from the bank to integrate the EDC machine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Install and configure the EDC machine as per bank guidelines. Insert SIM, set APN, install printer rolls, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Connect the EDC machine to a reliable internet source.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Conduct device certification and security checks with the bank.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start accepting payments using the supported modes on the EDC machine.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Settle funds from the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/payment-facilitator-vs-payment-processor\/\">payment processor<\/a> to your bank account.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Comply with PCI DSS guidelines to ensure payment security.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right EDC Solution for Your Company with NTT DATA Payment Services<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through innovative solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/online-payment-gateway-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online payment gateways<\/a>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/swipecard-pos-machine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">POS machines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/ivr-payment-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IVR<\/a>, merchant apps, and custom products for banks, NTT DATA Payment Services empowers businesses of all sizes to securely accept different payment options. Its robust and scalable platforms ensure merchants can track payments in real-time and boost their sales.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going forward, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdatapay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTT DATA Payment Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is committed to developing new customer-centric solutions leveraging emerging technologies by delivering a safer and more efficient digital payment experience.<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Using an EDC Machine<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some key benefits <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/what-is-an-internet-merchant-account-and-how-to-accept-payments\/\">merchants gain by accepting payments<\/a> via an EDC machine:<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased sales by accepting card payments<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24&#215;7 payment acceptance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hassle-free reconciliation of transactions\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick settlement of funds in the bank account\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital record-keeping for accounting<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrations with inventory, billing and POS software<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loyalty programs and offers to drive repeat customers<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed sales reports and analytics<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/what-is-pci-dss-compliance\/\">Compliance with PCI DSS<\/a> security standards<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Guide to Selecting the Best Payment Terminal<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of EDC machines has revolutionised how businesses accept online and in-store payments. EDC terminals have boosted sales and profitability for merchants of all sizes by enabling quick, secure, paperless <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/card-transactions-at-pos-and-atm\/\">card transactions<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With evolving customer preferences towards digital and contactless payments, integrating an EDC solution has become essential for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:table -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Also, you can get frequent updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nttdatapayments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nttdatapayments<\/a> Instagram page.<\/em><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EDC Machine: FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What is the function of an EDC machine?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An EDC or Electronic Data Capture machine is used to process electronic payments made via credit\/debit cards, UPI, wallets, etc. Its main function is to read card details, authorise transactions and connect merchants to payment networks.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. How do you use an EDC machine?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use an EDC machine, enter the transaction amount, insert\/swipe\/tap the payment card, and enter a security PIN if needed. The machine will process authorisation and print a receipt. Funds are transferred from the customer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nttdatapay.com\/blog\/what-is-an-internet-merchant-account-and-how-to-accept-payments\/\">merchant account<\/a> on approval.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. How many types of EDC machines are there?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different types of EDC machines are<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic card readers<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile readers<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All-in-one POS systems<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linux POS<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mPOS devices<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud-based POS<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. What are the benefits of using an EDC machine?\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some key benefits of using an electronic payment terminal:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting more payment options<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 payments<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital records<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick fund settlement<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed Sales reports\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. How do I set up an EDC machine for my business?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set up an EDC machine, purchase\/rent a machine, register for a merchant account, apply for certificates, install and configure the machine, connect it online and start accepting payments after required checks. 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