point of sale terminal
Definition
Electronic retail payment device which (1) reads a customer's bank's name and account number when a bank card or credit card is swiped (passed through a magnetic stripe reader), (2) contacts the bank and (if funds are available) transfers the customer approved amount to the seller's account, and (3) prints a receipt.
point of sale terminal is in the Advertising, Marketing, & Sales subject.
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