Debit Transactions

Debit Transactions

Debit Transactions


  1. Debit is considered the same as cash where PIN verification is used to charge customers immediately. 
  2. You can not get signature capture on debit.
  3. You can only do a Credit Refund/Return.  
  4. You can bypass the Debit PIN by pressing Enter/Green Button on the terminal
  5. You can not charge a Surcharge Fee on Debit Cards
  6. Cash Discount/Dual Pricing is allowed on both Credit and Debit transactions

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