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How do I switch from my local bank POS to Tab?

Are you currently using a local bank POS device to charge your customer's cards? Here's how Tab can help!

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Written by Team Tab
Updated over a week ago

Switching from your local bank's POS device to Tab

Lots of businesses switch from using a local bank's POS device to Tab for their in-person card payments.

This is because Tab is specially set up to work with tourist businesses around the world who deal with lots of international customers. We handle all currencies and all major card types with no added fees and no hardware needed. This is different to most providers who increase their fees depending on a customer's bank country and currency.

We can also send payouts to any bank account in the world in your local currency or USD, free of charge.

Why switch your payments to Tab?

  • Our fees are transparent and fair. We only charge 2.9% for in-person payments. Never more.

  • No surcharges for foreign cards / American Express

  • No upfront or monthly fees

  • No hardware needed (just download our mobile app!)

  • Receive free payouts to your local bank account anywhere in the world in your local currency or USD

  • Transparent pricing for your customers — they won’t be charged any hidden fees

  • Easy to process full or partial refunds (including all fees)

  • Support with customer disputes/chargebacks

With Tab you can also:

  • Charge card details received from Booking.com & Expedia immediately using our OTA feature

  • Send secure payment links to your customers

  • Charge Virtual Cards (VCCs) from Online Travel Agents (including Booking.com, Expedia, Despegar, Agoda and more 

How do I take in-person card payments with Tab?

You can use the Tab For Business mobile app to take in-person card payments (when your customer is with you).

Tab lets you accept payments by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro, Discover, Diners Club, JCB and China UnionPay – both credit & debit cards.

You can view a video guide for taking in-person payments using our mobile app here.

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