Since its introduction, the Maya Terminal has been a game-changer for Philippine-based startups and SMEs (small and medium enterprises), bringing a level of payment convenience and efficiency that was once out of reach for smaller players. Whether you’re managing a long-running institution or starting your very first business, the Maya Terminal and its ultraportable counterpart, the Maya Terminal Lite have plenty to bring to the table. Here, we’ll look at some of the advantages Maya Business terminal devices have over previous-generation POS (point of sale) systems:
1) Accepts All Cashless Payments
Though it’s popularly known as the Maya credit card terminal, the Maya Terminal actually accepts many other forms of cashless payments, including e-wallets, debit cards, and QR Ph codes. Not only that, the Maya Terminal also offers support for an astounding variety of payment providers and technologies within each payment type. For instance, it not only supports payments through all major credit card providers, but it also accommodates cards based on EMV chip, NFC (near-field communication), and traditional magnetic stripe technologies.
Importantly, unlike other POS systems, Maya POS terminal solutions will support a complete range of locally relevant digital wallets, an important feature given the increasing diversity of the Philippine e-wallet market. Aside from facilitating payments from Maya’s own digital wallet, the Maya Terminal and Terminal Lite also support other major mobile wallets, including GCash, ShopeePay, GrabPay, and WeChat Pay.
Also, unlike previous generation POS systems, the Maya Terminal supports bank transfers through InstaPay as well as dynamically generated QR codes under the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas QR Ph standard. Once you have a Maya Terminal, customers can confidently buy from your store without having to worry about whether their payment card, bank account, QR code, or e-wallet will be accepted at your POS.
2) Seamless Integration with Your Electronic Cash Register
The Maya Terminal seamlessly integrates with your existing electronic cash register (ECR), eliminating the need for a complete overhaul of your setup and increasing overall data accuracy. ECR integration also permits the effortless synchronization of sales data across your business’s different systems, increasing transparency and increasing the accuracy of your reports. Critically, ECR integration also enables limitless possibilities for process automation, allowing you to automatically model sales trends or manage your inventory with ease.
3) Unbeatable Portability
The Maya Terminal's portability and wide selection of connectivity options allow it to be used virtually anywhere with a stable internet connection, including outside of your store. This means you can accept cashless payments and provide physical receipts at exhibits, pop-ups, and even at customers’ doorsteps.
If you need an even more portable device, the Maya Terminal Lite may be for you. With its low weight, slim form factor, and support for a full range of cashless payments, the Terminal Lite device is perfect for today’s mobile startups and SMEs.
4) Better Security and Safety
Protecting sensitive customer data should be your business’s top priority. Older POS systems are more easily exploited by cybercriminals, putting your business and customers at risk. The Maya Terminal and Terminal Lite are EMV-certified and comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which means that card payments facilitated by these devices are done to internationally recognized security standards. The Maya Terminal is also ATEX-Certified, which means that the product underwent thorough testing as specified by European Union regulations and demonstrated its safety for usage within environments that have potentially explosive atmospheres.
5) User-Friendly Hardware and Interface
Many older POS systems use outdated hardware and software that require extensive training to use correctly, resulting in poor utilization, difficult onboarding periods, and high transaction error rates. In contrast, the Maya Terminal and Terminal Lite both feature easy-to-navigate menus and familiar Android-based user interfaces. Thanks to Maya’s focus on user-friendliness, your staff can quickly adapt to either of Maya’s business terminals, maximizing tool utilization and minimizing costly transaction errors.
6) Dedicated Customer Support
Many older POS systems are either no longer supported by their developers or lack the round-the-clock after-sales services today’s startups and SMEs need. Maya Terminal and Terminal Lite users, on the other hand, enjoy reliable 24/7 support. Should you have any questions about any of Maya’s payment solutions, you can contact the Maya Business Merchant Hotline at (+632) 8845-7700 or its domestic toll-free number at 1800-1888-6571. You can also email business.support@maya.ph for questions concerning your Maya devices.
Modernize Payments and Empower Your Business with the Maya Terminal
These advantages explain why the Maya Terminal and Terminal Lite have emerged as the leading offline payment solutions for tech-savvy Philippine-based startups and SMEs. Apart from their crucial ability to accept a complete range of cashless payments, Maya’s terminals also offer a formidable array of relevant features that will allow your offline storefront to thrive in an increasingly digitalized Philippine marketplace.
Create a Maya Business Manager account today to get a Maya Terminal or Terminal Lite and sign up for the Maya 1-2-3 Grow bundle. 1-2-3 Grow is an exclusive offer for Maya Business users that entitles participants to a 1% MDR (merchant discount rate) on all QR Ph sales. Furthermore, you can earn a 2.5% p.a. interest if you designate t as your settlement account. And if you’re looking to give your business an extra boost, you’ll be delighted to know that claiming the 1-2-3 Grow bundle entitles you to a no-collateral Maya Flexi Loan offer as big as PHP 2 million within just 3 months. Join Maya Business today to enter Maya 1-2-3 Grow and enjoy seamless offline payments.
