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Intuit Launches Mobile Payments Pilot In UK

By TechTaffy Desk

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Intuit has launched a pilot program in the UK. Intuit Pay allows small businesses to get paid on the spot, and includes a free mobile app with a chip and PIN card reader.

Businesses can use Intuit Pay to accept credit or debit card payments in person by accepting credit cards anywhere, using a smartphone or tablet, a free app and the Intuit Pay chip and PIN card reader. They can also use Intuit Pay from home or office to process credit and debit card payments online.

 

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