摘要 |
<p>A financial transaction terminal (14) includes a housing (30) and input means (52) on the housing to allow financial transaction data to be entered therein. A card reader (56) to receive and read credit, debit or smart cards is also provided. A processor (70, 72) in communication with the input means and the card reader receives and processes financial transaction and card data. Radio frequency transmission means transmits the financial transaction and card data to a remote site whereat a transaction (20, 60) can be processed. A secure authorization module receptacle (304) in the housing (30) receives an integrated circuit device (324) storing card security data. The processor accesses the card security data when a card is read by the card reader to validate the same.</p> |