Intuit has released the iPhone/iPod Touch application GoPayment this month. The new app which is free to download, will allow business owners to process customer credit card payments on the go.
Business owners will now be able to process payments as soon as they finish a job, by entering credit card numbers directly into the App or by using a credit card scanner to swipe cards. They can also print & send electronic receipts by email and text message. Those who use Intuit’s accounting software can also import card transactions directly into their QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2009, saving time.
GoPayment will be very useful for those who sell products or services away from the office. Giving customers the option to pay by credit card can increase sales considerably, and business owners can get paid faster and improve cashflow with GoPayment.
Users must have passwords to access GoPayment data and credit card details are not stored on the handsets. Data is protected during transmission with 128-bit SSL encryption, such as used by banks and financial institutions.
An Intuit GoPayment merchant account is required to use this service, ($19.95/month) with a $59.95 setup fee. For a limited time, Intuit will not charge new customers for the setup fee nor for the first two months’ charges. No long-term contracts are required.
