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Portable Terminal - How To Process Keyed Transactions

If you need to set up and activate your Portable Smart Terminal, this article can help: 

Portable Terminal - Installation and Setup VIDEO

You can key-in transactions using just the Portable Terminal, but first you will want to ensure the Enable Keyed settings are turned on properly.

Step I: Turn on the Enable Keyed Settings for Your Portable Terminal:

  1. Click More.

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  2. Click Smart Terminals.

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  3. Find the Portable Terminal you want to update. Click the three-dot menu to the left of that terminal's name, and then click Edit. 

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  4. Check the box for both the Enable Keyed Entry AND the Enable Amount Prompt options.
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  6. Click Submit to Save. Repeat this for any additional Portable Terminals you want to enable for keyed transactions.

Step II: Complete the Transaction on the Portable Terminal

  1. Press the yellow button on the Portable Terminal to start a new transaction. The yellow button is located near the bottom of the keypad.
  2. Have your Customer follow the prompts to key-in their payment details.
    Full Card Number

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    Expiration Date

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    CVV (What Is a CVV and How Do I Change My Settings?)

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    ZIP Code (How Do I Change My AVS Security Settings?)

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  3. Lastly, the Customer will click the PROCESS button on the Smart Terminal screen to complete the payment.