The bank card has transformed expectations in commercial transactions and has established itself as a central pillar in consumption habits in France. Today, for your business to prosper and grow its revenue, it is essential to accept card payments. For this, using an electronic payment terminal is indispensable. Although renting a POS is a well-established practice, it has advantages but also disadvantages.
This article explores the different facets of POS rental, as well as the interesting alternatives offered on the market.
POS rental is a service giving you access to a payment terminal under a monthly or annual subscription. This solution lets you access modern payment equipment without requiring a significant initial investment. Two main options are open to you: renting from a bank or renting from a specialized provider.
Select a bank or a specialized provider.
Choose the POS that meets your business's specific needs.
Carefully check the contract terms and conditions, including rental rates and commitment period, then sign it.
Receive your new POS and install it.
Train your team on how to use and maintain it properly.
POS rental allows for an easy, fast, and efficient setup of card payments with reduced initial costs.
This option often includes maintenance services and software updates, ensuring the terminal remains operational and secure.
Some specialized providers offer more flexible rental options. These may include annual, monthly, or even short-term rentals, suited to seasonal or occasional needs.
Rental offers immediate access to a POS without a significant initial investment. However, long-term POS rental fees can exceed the initial purchase cost.
The POS rental cost depends on several factors involving the POS model, the included services, and the rental duration.
Most POS rental contracts span a period ranging from 2 to 4 years, depending on the provider and the specific contract. This duration commits your business in the long term, limiting your ability to switch providers without incurring early termination fees.
Additional fees, such as connection, data, file, and setup costs, can also be added depending on the chosen provider.
Another weakness of POS rental is the lack of flexibility to adapt to your business's specific needs. Terminal customization options, whether in terms of features or specific configurations, are often limited by the rental contract terms.
Rental contracts may include penalties for early termination, and potentially hidden fees, particularly related to data and the payment gateway, which can have a significant impact on overall costs throughout the contract duration. In addition, some contracts may automatically renew at their term, which can commit you for a longer period than intended.
Renting a POS long-term means committing to costs that can quickly become burdensome for your business. The inability to terminate the contract when needed should remain a major criterion in choosing a POS. So, why rent a payment terminal when you can have one without any commitment?
Faced with the challenges and constraints of traditional rental, considering a commitment-free, subscription-free POS appears as a wise alternative. Unlike rental, which involves a long-term commitment, this solution imposes no financial commitment, allowing for significant savings.
Prioritizing a subscription-free POS gives you greater flexibility in your business, without being limited by the sometimes restricted choices of a rental contract. This independence lets you shape your payment experience according to your preferences and specific needs. Moreover, this commitment-free option provides optimal flexibility in the face of your business's evolution, offering the possibility to switch to a different payment terminal in case of malfunction or suspend its use according to your business needs.
Stancer offers a subscription-free, commitment-free POS, available for free provided you make a minimum of 150 transactions per month. Below that, the POS costs €15 per month.
The Stancer payment terminal is delivered ready to use with no additional installation fees, with 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, making it ideal for all types of businesses, including mobile ones. With Stancer, you benefit from a reduced rate for transactions under €7, and a commission of only 0.7% + €0.07 per transaction for cards issued in the EEA, with no hidden fees. In addition, Stancer handles everything, from configuration to activation, allowing you to focus on your core business.
By choosing the Stancer offer, you are choosing a modern, high-performance terminal, designed to adapt to your business's changing needs, without the financial and contractual constraints of a traditional rental.