How to use the USB Card Reader

  By swiping the card, the name, credit card number, and expiration date will be auto-filled. All the other fields will need to be inputted manually.

 This feature is currently in the beta stage and might present some issues. 

How to add a card when creating a new reservation

On your Cloudbeds PMS account:

    1. Start the process of creating a new reservation.
    2. Once on the Payment step, choose Credit Card under the Payment Type drop-down menu.
    3. Make sure that the option Enter and store credit card details is selected.
    4. Swipe the card on your USB Card Reader and then enter any other required fields to continue.
    5. To complete the reservation process, decide between three actions:
      • Authorize Card & Confirm: To place a hold on the funds without charging the card immediately.
      • Record Existing Payment & Confirm: This will record an earlier payment only. A credit card will not be charged using this method.
      • Process Card & Confirm: Directly charge the card for the reservation cost.

The card will be recorded in the reservation.

Card swipe process

How to add a card to an existing reservation

Open the specific reservation and follow the steps:

    1. Go to the Credit Cards tab and click on + Add Card
    2. Swipe the card on your USB Card Reader
      There is no need to select a field
    3. Enter any other required fields
    4. Click Save to store the card

Now, you can perform transactions with this card.

Add card to reservation

  You can also perform the same steps when adding a payment to your House Accounts.

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