5 Key Locations in Your Retail Store Where You Can Use the Maya Terminal

Maya Terminal is one of the many innovative financial solutions offered by Maya Business. This portable point-of-sale (POS) terminal and credit card machine is specifically designed for small and midsize enterprises that operate physical stores. It can process real-time cashless and contactless payments made via debit and credit cards, e-wallets, and QR Ph codes.

More than this essential functionality, the Maya Terminal can issue physical and digital receipts, connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and mobile data, and receive money using InstaPay. It can also serve as a traditional credit card swipe machine, as it’s equipped with a magstripe reader. In itself, the Maya Terminal is quite portable, but there’s a lighter, more compact version of the device if you’re looking for something more handy. Just like the full version, Maya Terminal Lite can process card payments made using EMV (dip) and NFC (tap) technologies. But since the device is designed to prioritize portability and handiness, it neither has a printer for physical receipts nor a magstripe reader. 

Either way, the addition of a Maya Terminal or Maya Terminal Lite to your physical store will enable you to readily accept cashless payments and complete transactions in a matter of seconds. This, coupled with the device’s portability and connectivity features, makes it a dynamic tool that will allow your retail business to process payments just about anywhere. Here are some of the key locations in and around your shop where the presence of a Maya Terminal can make a lot of difference.

Checkout Counters

Checkout counters serve as the focal point of any retail establishment, and yet, their often traditional placement in a shop can result in long queues and frustrated customers. A portable digital payments and credit card POS device can emerge as a game-changer in this setting and radically change the checkout process. Giving your store attendants access to a portable POS terminal empowers them to move freely around the counter and process transactions at the customer's convenience. This flexibility expedites the checkout process and minimizes wait times during peak hours, ultimately enhancing your customers’ overall shopping experience. By strategically deploying portable POS terminals at checkout counters, your business can effectively address the challenge of lengthy queues and ensure that customers leave with a positive impression and a desire to return.

Moreover, the wireless connectivity of portable POS systems adds an extra layer of efficiency to your operations. Gone are the days when customers waited in lengthy lines; instead, transactions can be seamlessly conducted throughout the store. If one of your checkout counters is inundated with customers and another is free, you can deploy the portable POS machine to the cashier where the customers are lined up and process transactions from there. Imagine how being able to use such a strategy can ease the burden on your team during a busy holiday season or a regular weekend rush. Keeping portable POS terminals and card machines on hand empowers your business to adapt to varying customer traffic conditions and to maintain operational efficiency.

Queues

Queues can build up at your checkout counters, especially during peak hours. Long lines can be a significant pain point for both retailers and customers alike. The introduction of a portable card payment machine and POS terminal to your store offers an innovative solution to this long-standing challenge. These mobile devices empower your store staff to venture into the queues and process transactions directly where customers stand. Doing so can drastically decrease your customers’ wait time, streamline the entire checkout process, and enable your business to process more sales in less time. Customers, on the other hand, can complete their transactions while enjoying increased satisfaction during their interactions with your business and without the frustration of enduring long lines.

A lightweight POS machine is a crucial asset in the context of queue management, too. This can be quite apparent during promotional events or sales periods when customer traffic is at its peak. At this time, the ability to process transactions directly in the queue becomes invaluable. With a compact digital payment and card terminal machine on hand, your staff can navigate through the crowd and give every customer the opportunity to make a purchase without the hindrance of extended wait times.

Now, remember that the Maya Terminal has the ability to accept various forms of cashless payments such as debit and credit cards, e-wallets, and QR codes. This means that the portable POS terminal can cater to the diverse payment preferences of modern shoppers. Integrating these devices in queues, then, not only addresses the challenges of congestion but also positions retailers as tech-savvy and customer-centric businesses.

Curbside Pickup Area

The rise of online shopping has made curbside pickup more popular than ever. This fulfillment method offers customers the convenience of ordering from the comfort of their homes. However, it’s not efficient to use traditional point-of-sale systems in curbside pickup areas, as doing so can pose considerable logistical challenges and compromise customer experience. Portable credit card terminal and POS devices like Maya Terminal and Maya Terminal Lite emerge as a transformative solution by bridging the gap between the online and physical retail realms. These mobile devices empower retailers to extend the point of sale to the curbside, allowing staff to process transactions swiftly for customers collecting their online orders. The result is a seamless and contactless transaction process that enhances convenience and provides a positive experience for customers.

Moreover, the mobility of portable card terminal and POS machines in curbside pickup areas contributes to operational efficiency. Equipped with these devices, your staff can approach customers directly, process transactions using the customer’s preferred payment methods, reduce wait times, and ensure a more personalized interaction. This not only accelerates the transaction process but also adds a human touch to the curbside pickup experience. Customers are likely to appreciate the experience of completing their purchases without leaving their vehicles when using this fulfillment method.

In-Store Aisles

In-store aisles represent a crucial space for customer engagement and product discovery. Compact POS terminals inject a new level of flexibility into this environment by transforming the way transactions are conducted. With these mobile QR code/e-wallet readers and card terminals on hand, your staff can assist customers directly on the sales floor and provide them with a personalized and interactive shopping experience. By processing transactions on the aisles, your shop can bridge the gap between customer assistance and the point of sale, thereby creating a seamless and shorter journey for shoppers. This dynamic approach enhances customer satisfaction as well as maximizes the potential for additional sales and upselling opportunities.

The real-time capabilities of Maya Terminal and Maya Terminal Lite on in-store aisles contribute to operational efficiency. This can be quite noticeable when, instead of redirecting customers to traditional checkout counters, your staff can complete transactions on the spot using a card swipe machine or a QR code scanner. A streamlined buying process like this offers a more natural and uninterrupted shopping experience. As a result, customers feel empowered and supported in their purchasing decisions.

Pop-Up and Seasonal Shops

Pop-up and seasonal shops bring a sense of novelty and excitement to the retail landscape, but their transient nature presents unique challenges in terms of setting up traditional point-of-sale systems. Maya Terminal can serve as the ideal solution for these temporary retail locations. The compact device is designed to be easily set up and dismantled, providing a quick and hassle-free way to establish a point-of-sale area in pop-up shops. This adaptability allows businesses to capitalize on short-term retail opportunities without compromising on payment processing capabilities.

The level of mobility that portable terminal card machines make possible in pop-up and seasonal shops can radically change customer interaction. With a portable device on hand, your staff can move freely within the temporary space, assisting customers, answering queries, and processing transactions on the spot. This enhances the overall shopping experience and adds a level of personalized service that is often associated with more established retail settings. As a result, pop-up shops equipped with portable POS technology can create lasting impressions on customers.

Take Your Business Where It Is Needed with Maya Terminal

Sign up for Maya Business to add the Maya Terminal and Maya Terminal Lite to the tools you can use in your retail establishment. Creating a Maya Business account lets you take advantage of a Maya Business Deposit account by using it as your settlement account. With an industry-leading 2.5% per annum interest rate, you’ll earn PHP 25,000 in interest per year on a PHP 1 million deposit. Plus, having a Maya Business account qualifies you for a no-collateral Maya Flexi Loan offer of up to PHP 2 million in just 3 months. Just use Maya Business as your primary processor for all wallet and card payments. The more you use Maya Business solutions, the better the loan offer. Leverage the power of portable POS devices in your store by signing up for Maya Business today.