What sort of machine should I order?

We offer three types of eftpos terminal – mobile, wi-fi and desktop. So which one is right for you?

The answer depends on where you will be using it.

Mobile terminals

These units have a built-in SIM card and connect to Paymark through the cellphone network. They can be used anywhere there is cellphone reception, either Vodafone or Spark.

They are also battery powered so that you can operate independently anywhere. You could even process money in a moving car if you needed to.

They have what is, in effect, a stripped down cellphone inside them and thus are the most expensive option.

Wi-fi terminals

These connect to Paymark through a wi-fi network. They are most suited to fixed locations such as shops or offices where you have a wi-fi network available and have administrator permission to join it.

If you need to work away from your fixed base, however, you can connect them through the hotspot on your mobile phone.

And don’t worry they use only a tiny amount of data. You’ll hardly notice a change in your data usage.

As a general rule we do not recommend wi-fi units for short term hires because people often find they have difficulty in getting into the available networks. That’s not caused by any problem with the machine – it’s usually because many networks require administrator permission to join and if the admin is not available the hirer is in real trouble.

Desk-top terminals

If the unit is to be used in one fixed location and you have a wi-fi router reasonably close to where it will be positioned then this is the cheapest option.

They connect through a LAN cable to your wi-fi router.

There is a problem, however. Often the router is at a distance from the machine’s location which therefore requires a long LAN cable. The cost of cabling to the unit may mean that it is more cost-effective to opt for the wi-fi version. The cost of cabling is not included in any of our pricing.

Hope this helps you figure out what will be best for your application but please feel free to get in touch with us to discuss the finer points of your requirements.

Phone 09-625-6469 or 021-175-2309.

The rates quoted here are current.

Save yourself $906 by buying your own mobile terminal

Instead of leasing a unit, why not buy one of your own?

Here’s the financials of that arrangement.

A second-hand Verifone Vx675 terminal will cost you $499 plus GST. That’s $573.85 including GST.

Because Paymark, the company that handles all the transactions, requires that all terminals be replaced with more modern units by April 30 2023, these machines have a lifetime of 3 ½ years. That means you would have to depreciate the unit by $164 per year.

Your other costs are $18 per month Paymark processing charge, and annual costs of $120 software license and $20 data on the SIM card.

Putting that all together your annual cost will be $526 or $43.88 a month including GST. Compare that to $69 a month on a 36 month lease contract and you will be $906 better off.

It comes with a 12 month warranty against breakdowns.

Send an email to drm@eftposhire.co.nz to buy a machine.

Duration	Mobile Machine
1 day	$80
2 days	$100
3 days	$120
4 days	$135
5 days to 1 week	$149
8 days	$157
9 days	$165
10 days	$173
11 days	$181
12 days to 31 days	$189
31 days+	Add $5 per day.

Duration	Mobile Machine	Wi-fi Machine	Desk Top Machine
36 month Contract	$69 per month	$49 per month	$39 per month
24 month Contract	$75 per month	$55 per month	$45 per month
12 month Contract	$79 per month	$59 per month	$49 per month
6 month Contract	$89 per month	$69 per month	$59 per month
3 month Contract	$149 per month	$79 per month	$69 per month

NZ's Cheapest Short Term Eftpos Hire Rates

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