PDQ Machines
With the increasing use of credit and debit card companies, manufacturers have come up with something new and that is known as a PDQ machine. This machine is a device which works in a very simple manner, unlike older processing machines. It enables people to make transactions using their debit and credit cards. These machines are being used by customers in all the major retail outlets and stores as PDQ machines are the most common and easiest ways of carrying out business transactions.
PDQ machines were first seen in retail chains all over America. Ever since their introduction, these machines have had an increase in demand with each passing year. Every retail outlet wants these machines in their stores as it is a very easy and simple device to work. It is also a user friendly machine and a customer can make use of it on their own. Customers can swipe their credit cards onto the machines without taking help from any employee. These machines do not occupy much space either and are small in comparison to other machines; a PDQ machine is the size of a person’s hand!
When carrying out a transaction using a PDQ machine, the way in which the credit card or debit card is processed varies. For example if a credit card is being used for the transaction, the machine will print a receipt stating whether the transaction has been done or whether it has been declined. Sometimes, this procedure does not require the signatures of the cardholder either. When using a debit card however, the machine may require certain personal details such as the PIN number etc which are however kept confidential.
A PDQ machine reads the information from the magnetic strip on the card. Before any transaction could be made, the machine must read the information for any transaction to be approved. Once the machine has read the information, the price of the item is entered to ensure that the cardholder has enough credit in his/her account for the transaction to be completed. This process occurs if the PDQ machine is not attached to the cash register. If it however is attached then the price of the item does not need to be fed in, this takes place automatically.
PDQ machines are very common these days and are particularly used in almost all the retail outlets. It is a very easy way of carrying out transactions using debit/credit cards and due to its simplicity and user friendliness it has gained much popularity.
