Businesspeople who need terminals that verify checks and protect against credit card fraud will find no problems with the VeriFone Tranz 330, which communicates with credit card company databases to verify customer addresses. Companies that use the Tranz 330 have the option of accepting all credit cards. VeriFone makes their terminals easy to use. The display instructs cashiers what to do until transactions have been completed. This may reduce training time and employee errors.

VeriFone Specs

This make is one of the more basic terminals offered by VeriFone. It has the same physical dimensions, colors, and display as the Tranz 380 but features only 32K of battery-backed RAM, meaning it holds only one fourth of the information stored in an upgraded Tranz 380. The Tranz 330 comes with a Z80 microprocessor and a 300/1200-baud modem that is compatible with most Bell configurations. This machine uses 60 Hz of electricity when in use.

Despite being a grade lower than the Tranz 380, the 330 does handle transactions effectively. Users encounter very few holdups and problems. On average, this model costs about $50 less than the Tranz 380, a nice savings for a business that does not need the extra memory. The Tranz 330 can be used for point-of-sale applications that involve government benefits and healthcare.

The Tranz 330 works well with all VeriFone accessories. Some distributors recommend using this terminal in conjunction with the P250 or P900 printer. Retailers that want to accept debit card payments have the option of connecting their terminal to the PIN pad 1000. Many VeriFone products, like this terminal, are available both new and used.