Payment device for paying for utilities such as water, gas and electricity used by market stall holders, used temporarily on a regular or irregular basis, is based on an electronic payment terminal for use with credit cards, etc.

摘要

Payment device comprises an electronic payment terminal (3) which can be activated by electronic means such as credit card, debit card, etc. The payment terminal is connected to a control module (2) that measures the utility amounts used (P1-P3) and is able to provide and stop utility supply. Electronic payments are made via a telephone network (4) linking to the users' and suppliers' banks.