I kept on reading and found the following list of mobile phones that can use the free card reader. I don’t have a Corporate Crackberry or an iPhone or iPad. I’ve been dreaming about an Android since I saw my son’s last summer, but I’m not eligible for a reasonably priced upgrade from my carrier until June. My iPod touch isn’t 3rd generation.
Maybe you’re luckier than I am and your phone is on the list.
You still need an Intuit Merchant Account. I’m going to apply for one just to see what happens. If I’m approved, I figure I can test the service with a friend’s phone or see about the Bluetooth reader.
Oh yeah, the fine print also said it would take up to four weeks to get the free card reader, so don’t plan to use this solution any time soon.
The application is available online (it says it takes about 10 minutes) or you can apply by phone.
It took me 12 minutes to fill out the app, but I was taking notes for this blog post as I went along. Three minutes later I had reviewed the info I typed in and submitted it. They said I’d receive a reply within 2 business days.
Good news—I noticed that the merchant account had no setup fee, no monthly minimum, no statement fee, no contract, and no cancellation fee. Good deal.
I got an email 5 hours later saying I was approved.
Anyone have an iPad or Droid they’d like to donate to this project?
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