When choosing a portable credit card imprinter, consider the features that are going to matter to you the most. There are digital machines and wireless ones, and there are just as many different websites with information about them.

You should consider whether you need one that is easy to use as soon as it’s installed or whether you are willing to take time to learn how to use one. There are training courses, of course, but do you have time?

Consider your customer base and whether or not you even need the portable machine or whether you can get by with just a online program or software program. If you do most of your business online, there’s no point to having a card reader.