Exploring the idea of accepting credit cards on location. What have you operators done that has worked for you?

The way I see it, for larger locations a token machine that takes credit cards would possibly work. Or even better would be a kiosk card system though they can get expensive I would think.

For smaller locations are there credit card readers that mount on the games? If so what systems have you used and will they work with traditional Bill acceptors also?

I believe taking a credit card payment for cash is illegal in the US, which I assume is why many places I’ve seen accept credit cards for tokens.

The location this would be going in has a very low risk tolerance.

I ended up sending a note to American changer, here was their response about change machines that convert credit card to quarters.

“ Thank you for coming to American Changer with your question. Unfortunately, if they are dispensing change, ATM banking regulations prohibit us from allowing a credit card reader on the machines.”

Looks like the options are:

-Convert to tokens and use a token change machine that accepts credit cards.
-Convert to a card kiosk system that uses credit cards.
-Install credit card readers on each game.

The token route seems most cost effective for smaller locations.

I learned that credit card units can be custom ordered or retrofit onto the American Changer units. I think what we will do is order an AC2001 (dual hopper), put a credit card processor on it, and have it set for tokens.

What’s everyone’s favorite token mech?