Required equipment for retailers
GeldKarte acceptance points require a terminal to process cashless payments. Two types are available: GeldKarte terminals that enable only "tronic purse" functions, and multifunction terminals.
The "Zentraler Kreditausschuss" (ZKA) can provide a list of all the terminals approved by the German banking sector. Ask your payment provider for details of implementation.
Stand-alone GeldKarte terminals
Stand-alone terminal
these cannot be converted to electronic cash systems. They are installed as stand-alone terminals (e.g. at sales kiosks), as mobile/portable terminals (e.g. for taxis and restaurants), or as terminals integrated into machines.
Multifunction terminals
Multifunction terminals are retailer terminals that take all standard types of card and payment. They are also known as hybrid terminals, since they can read both magnetic strips and microchips. The following payment methods can be configured: GeldKarte, electronic cash, electronic direct debit, and maestro.
A number of types of terminal can be bought on the market. These are available with or without a connection to the cash register, or fixed multifunction terminals that can be adapted to accept the GeldKarte (depending on the model and age).
Vending machine operators
Thales AVT 2800
To vending machine operators a great variety of moduls is available. Some of these electronic modules not only handle payment transactions via GeldKarte, but also offer telemetry solutions and control hardware. If you are searching for vending solutions, our catalogue of suppliers lists contact information.
