Free government-supplied POS devices
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Markets that conduct $100 or more in
SNAP business per month are eligible for
a free POS device for EBT transactions
only. The market must have a
central location with electricity and a
phone line to be able to utilize the
free equipment.
Wireless POS devices -
A market can choose to purchase or
lease a commercial wireless POS device
that also accepts debit and credit cards
and can be used at multiple locations
operated by the same farmers' market
organization. However, in most
States, the market will need to obtain
these devices through an independent
Third Party Processor and will be
responsible for all service/lease, card
provider, and transaction fees.
Manual Vouchers -
This process can be used when the
market is unable to have a POS device on
site. It requires a phone to check
if funds are available in the customer's
EBT account and to place a hold on the
purchase amount. The market must
then mail the signed vouchers to the
State's EBT processor by the deadline
and will get paid by direct deposit.
If the market is eligible for a free POS
device, the market can keep the device
at an off-site location and clear all
the manual vouchers through the device
at the end of the day instead of mailing
them.
