These days touchscreens are everywhere, even in our pockets, but many parking companies are still relying on outdated payment systems. These systems are less secure and less convenient than modern outdoor touchscreen kiosks. So, should you upgrade your payment system to a touchscreen kiosk? Let’s look at a couple of reasons you should take the leap and upgrade your aging kiosk to a modern touchscreen system.
Security
This is a big one since old systems tend to have multiple security holes, which have been revealed over the years. Often times, this can mean you will have to send a technician onsite to upgrade the firmware on your system. When it comes to digital security, a touchscreen system is going to be connected to the internet in most cases, so it can update its software when updates are released. This allows the software manufacturer to patch security exploits that have been found. Thanks to this, connection systems can be patched automatically rather than having a tech go onsite to run updates. This can save you, as a business owner, substantial amounts of effort in maintaining your systems.
Multiple Payment Options
Thanks to modern kiosks being connected to the internet, this means they can accept forms of payment that would not have been possible a decade ago. This means your customers can use credit and debit cards if you choose to purchase this option. This makes things more convenient for your customers who are increasingly going all digital with their spending. Cash is becoming more of an inconvenience for consumers to carry around since it is easily lost or stolen and is difficult to get back. On the other hand, credit and debit cards are relatively secure. This means that your potential customers are far more likely to use your kiosk if they can pay with a credit or debit card. This will get you business with more millennials as well since they, as a generation, have largely given up cash.
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