How to Clean a Card Reader|Video
1. Insert or swipe card 2 times, flip card over and repeat.
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Card readers can be found in a number of varieties, including EMV smart card (chip and pin) readers, POS credit and debit card readers, ATM card readers, mobile payment solutions and access control/hotel door locks. Use a cleaning card once per week to help avoid misreads.
By not cleaning, you risk:
- Embarrassing equipment malfunctions
- Slower transactions and long lines that will frustrate your customers
- Higher transaction fees and potential fraud due to manual entries
- Decreasing employee efficiency Increased costs associated with equipment service or exchange
- Making a poor first impression with dirty equipment