Heritage Bank recently unveiled a mobile portable PoS device, called a PortaPOS. The device is a pocket size point of sale terminal which is the size and weight of the regular mobile phone.
According to Heritage Bank’s executive director, Niyi Adeseun at the unveiling of the device, “Today, small businesses and large retailers are turning to mobile point of sale (or mPOS) to increase sales and broaden their customer base. Existing large retailers are also adopting mobile POS solutions and integrating them into their current point of sales environment to enhance payment methods.
He added that “The Nigerian retail and corporate market is undergoing a massive transformation in a battle for digital consumers who shop through a variety of channels, and as such expect a more integrated payment experience that is quick, seamless, convenient, and most importantly secure.”
“Any smartphone or tablet is compatible with the Heritage PortaPOS, via a free downloadable app. It is also cost effective, allowing a small business owner to conduct transactions and receive payments without having to invest in an electronic register or pay support licenses for software. Additionally, the solution is also extendable to cater for inventory management requirements of the merchant, so our customers can truly have a mobile business.”
The bank says that the PortaPOS will be offered for free to all Heritage customers. The device accepts Master, Visa Card and Verve Card, light as a regular mobile phone, equipped with a long lasting battery, and syncs to phones and printer via Bluetooth. It also offers a triple receipt options of email, SMS and paper print.
