Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
credit-card-terminal
noun
/ˈkrɛdɪt kɑrd tərˈmɪnəl/
Definition
A device used to process credit card payments electronically at points of sale.
Examples
- The cashier used a credit card terminal to complete the transaction.
- Many restaurants have portable credit card terminals for easy payment at the table.
- After swiping the card, the credit card terminal confirmed the payment was successful.
Meaning
Credit card terminals allow businesses to securely accept card payments from customers.
Synonyms
- payment terminal
- card reader
- point of sale (POS) terminal
