New Credit Card Applications

Credit Card Scanner

IDT3331-12UB

TES-CardSwipe™:    Integrated Credit Card Processing

Getting Started as Easy as ONE, TWO THREE

Step #1:     Order Credit Card Scanner:

TES has chosen to use the IdTech MiniMag Mag Magnetic Stripe reader.    It is inexpensive (less that $100), reliable and easy to use.    It is easily available from several web sites.     Be sure and order: IDT3331-12UB

This is the only model that will interface with TES software.    The same reader can be moved from the main machine to a remote workstation at registration.

Enter IDT3331-12UB in a Google Search to find the current best price.      Several districts have purchased from http://www.barcodediscount.com/search.htm?PartNum=IDMB-334112B .     Their price is $59.00 as of Dec 13, 2007.

Step #2:     Apply for PayWire TES-CardSwipe™ Account

Applications are available on the web.  Please read the notes on how to complete these applications.     Be sure to tell your principal that he/she does NOT need to sign the personal guarantee.    The completed application should be FAXED to 205-449-5961.    NOTE: some old application forms have the incorrect fax number DON'T USE 205-449-5061.

NOTICE:   It can take up to three weeks to get approval of your account.    Please don’t wait until the last minute.

Step #3:    Start Processing Credit Cards:

1. As soon as your TES-CardSwipe account is approved you will receive a configuration file from TES that will automatically install in your data directory.
2. In the manager’s menu >> System Definition >> Document Options >> Receipts you will click in the box “Receipt Scan Cards”.
3. You are now ready to scan credit cards as part of the Tendered Processing of any receipt.
4. The credit card transaction is processed via the INTERNET connection on your machine; you DO NOT need a telephone line.
5. You will process a separate deposit for cash/checks and credit cards.
6. Credit card processing fees are deducted from your account once a month.
7. You will receive a detailed statement from PayWire to assist you in reconciling your bank.

TES-CardSwipe Fees:

Fees are based on the Credit Card type.      The summary below is an estimate of the fees you will pay for the convenience of using TES-CardSwipe.   All fees are debited to your bank account once per month.

Monthly Statement Fee:                          $10.00 / Month