Scotiabank and Royal Bank of Canada introduced wireless point-of-sale solutions nationwide, allowing merchants to process debit and credit card transactions using handheld wireless terminals anywhere within ten seconds. Both banks launched large-scale rollouts of the mobile payment technology, powered by the Cantel AT&T Mobitex Network, significantly advancing financial services in Canada and convenience for customers. Adoption of the wireless terminals has been rapid among businesses recognizing the benefits of increased mobility and cash flow.

1. Huge POS rollout in Canada:
Scotiabank and Royal Bank introduce wireless payment processing
s ! Banking in Canada has been elevat-
ed to new levels of freedom with the
simultaneous launch of wireless point-of-
sale solutions from both Scotiabank and
Royal Bank of Canada. Both banks, which
are among the largest financial institutions
ch was won in in the country, are now offering nationwide
Motorola was mobile point-of-sale (POS) services using
First contact handheld wireless terminals that process
was made in debit and credit card transactions.
ery was made Using the Cantel® AT&T™ Mobitex Net-
, the Queens- work, the terminals can carry out secure
consist of 20 and reliable debit and credit card transac-
hicles operat- tions in less than ten seconds. The com-
to being able pletely wireless POS terminals provide the
and assigning ideal way to pay for everything from home
mbulances will pizza delivery to taxis to concessions at
transmit infor- sporting events. By bringing the terminal
of patients to to customers, it allows them to pay for
n route. goods and services from anywhere at any
of the network time, eliminating the necessity of having
es in wireless the right amount of cash on hand and
and the appli- increasing both convenience and security
om Technisyst for customers and vendors.
S to consider “This marks another significant step in
edge applica- the application of wireless technology to
mitting patient simplify people’s lives and make business-
ehicle to the es easier to run,” says Frank Maduri, Direc-
sending and tor Wireless Data at Rogers Cantel. “The
al information rollouts by these two major banks means
businesses across Canada can now expe-
rience the speed, ease of set-up and
mobility of wireless POS terminals using
the Cantel AT&T Mobitex network.”
According to Frank Maduri, this marks a
son.se significant takeoff for the spread of mobile
data technology in Canada. The numbers
of terminals deployed within the ranks of food service chains, the technology is minals can be obtained directly from the
both banks’ customers were high at the proven so the banks can focus on present- banks – purchased or leased through the
onset, and those numbers have increased ing customers with the true business ben- Royal Bank or rented from Scotiabank.
steadily in the few months that the service efits of POS. The monthly fee, depending on the number
has been available. A great deal of atten- The system combines enormous flexi- of transactions, ranges from CDN 50–70, a
tion has also been given to the banks, both bility (nationwide network, full indoor and small price for such big savings.
in the media and among commercial inter- outdoor coverage) with sound business
ests. Competitors will soon be hard- sense (increased cash flow due to immedi- ®Rogers Cantel Inc.
pressed to match the innovativeness of ate debit and credit transactions, facilita- ™ AT&T Corp. Used under License
Scotiabank and Royal Bank. tion of loyalty programs and other value-
Business have also been quick to catch added services). For more information:
on to the advantages of using POS termi- The terminals used in Canada are man- Frank Maduri
nals now that two major banks are offering ufactured by IVI Checkmate and Schlum- Cantel AT&T
comprehensive wireless banking services berger, featuring interactive keypads and fmaduri@rci.rogers.com
throughout the country. With successful screens, backlit displays, secure pin pads Tel: + 1 416 935 7325
ned in record
erguson. pilots behind them among both retail and and quiet built-in printers for receipts. Ter-
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