Archives: FAQs

Poynt Reports and Settlement

Auto-Settlement TimesSettlement batches are groups of credit card transactions that must be sent to processors and submitted for settlement. As this completes the transaction, this process is usually conducted on a daily basis and may either be done manually or automatically on the Poynt Smart Terminal. To adjust your “auto-settlement” [...]

Getting Poynt Connected

Connecting via WiFiYou will be prompted to Connect your device upon activating. But to configure additional networks after activation, you can do so by using the swipe-down menu to access settings, swipe across, and select WiFi. Step 1: When you turn your device on for the first time, it will automatically [...]

Customizing Tips with Poynt

Editing your Tip SettingsFor tip enabled merchants, the customer-facing screen will prompt the customer to select a tip. As a manager, you may choose to accept tips, then subsequently, what tip-options your customers will see. To make adjustments to these settings on your device: Step 1: Swipe down from the top on [...]

Ordering Paper with Poynt

The Poynt Smart Terminal, equipped with a built-in printer, utilizes thermal printer paper to print receipts and Settlement reports. Thermal printers do not utilize ink, so that won’t require any replacement. You will, however, need to order receipt paper rolls to continue to print paper receipts. Purchasing Paper Rolls OnlinePurchasing receipt paper rolls [...]

Getting Started with Poynt

Before your terminal arrivesYou’ll want to set up your Poynt Web Portal account. Open the welcome email sent to you, and click “Get Started” to create your login credentials. Moving forward, you’ll log in at Poynt.net to view your dashboard. Once your terminal arrives, this is where you’ll be able to [...]

Processing Payments with Poynt

Starting a PaymentBecause your Poynt device is built to be future proof, there are many different ways that you may accept payments on your terminal. There are two applications where you can press “Charge” to begin the payment process: the Terminal app and the Register app. From there, you and your customer will be [...]

MX Merchant Express – Mobile Processing

All accounts come with free mobile processing through MX Merchant Express. Click the below video to see how to use MX Merchant Express. https://vimeo.com/162831933?loop=1

MX QuickPay – Virtual Terminal

Watch a video to see how to easily run a transaction in MX Merchant. With QuickPay, it takes just a few moments to process a credit card transaction from any internet-connected computer. Click the below video to see how to use QuickPay. https://vimeo.com/157481445?loop=1

MX Customer Database – Add a Customer

With MX Merchant, it’s easy to store your customer’s payment details for later use. Learn how to easily input a customer, so that you can store their data and reference their information later. Click the below video to see how to use the Customer Database. You can also click here to [...]