Wade easily through multiple products and prices, and find a check reader online

Looking for a check reader online is confusing, considering the sheer variety of check readers and check reader manufacturers. Although the volume of information can make it hard to decide on the most important features, all check readers should reduce fraud at the point of sale.

I recommend: Go to Ballistic Merchant Services for a wide variety of check reader manufacturers, and fill out a brief application for a no-obligation quote. Thenerds.net also sells check readers and lists them by popularity.

Cut your cost in half with refurbished check readers

A quality check scanner isn't necessarily expensive if you're willing to purchase gently-used equipment. Like so much other business electronic equipment, there are tons of websites offering your business used equipment. Websites that specialize in both buying and selling equipment will allow you to buy used equipment and return it for resale if it isn't the right fit for your needs.

I recommend: Terminal Direct and CreditCardSupplies.net both offer warranties on most of their refurbished check readers. Buy or sell used check readers and other hardware with Millennium Information Technologies.

Consider leasing your check scanner

Finding a reasonable check reader price combined with the right support is something to consider. If you're buying a check reader for the first time or do business only seasonally, leasing a system allows you to pay a monthly fee and includes all of the support perks year-round.

I recommend: To lease equipment with inexpensive monthly fees go to GetDinero.com or Total Merchant Services.