Mobile commerce – also known as mCommerce – refers to the buying or selling of goods or services specifically through mobile devices. In 2019, a third of all online shopping in the UK was done on mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, home assistants, and smart watches.
As the number of people using mobile devices worldwide continues to grow, mCommerce has rapidly accelerated in tandem and shows no signs of slowing down. With more people shopping online than ever before, businesses must provide a mobile-friendly shopping experience and prepare themselves for the future of mobile commerce.
mCommerce solutions give your customers the ability to browse and buy online while on the move, providing the ultimate flexibility in ways to shop. Not only does this provide a more streamlined and convenient shopping experience, but it also allows your business to utilise an omnichannel approach to engaging prospective customers at more touchpoints than ever before.
Our Virtual Terminal mCommerce solution gives you the ability to make your phone, computer – or any other device with internet access – into a point of sale (POS) device and process ‘card not present’ payments quickly and securely whenever you need to.
Your Virtual Terminal exists online, meaning you can access it from your computer, tablet, or smartphone and accept payments anytime, anywhere, even out of business hours. Plus, you can rest assured that each transaction is as secure and compliant as you’d expect.
When a customer rings, simply log in to your Virtual Terminal from any of your connected devices.
Pick what your customer is buying from your inventory list, enter the payment amount, their card details, and their billing address.
Click accept and then you're done! You can even send a digital receipt if your customer would like one.
To find out more about how our mCommerce solutions can benefit your business, or for a free, no obligation quote, give us a call today on
0808 149 7142 or book a callback.
mCommerce and eCommerce are not separate entities. Mobile Commerce is kind of like the next evolution of Electronic Commerce – which refers to buying and selling goods or services online. Where eCommerce tends to refer to transactions involving desktop or laptop computers, mCommerce transactions are made via digital devices like smartphones, tablets, and other wireless mobile devices.
Mobile commerce is categorised into 3 types of transactions: mobile shopping, mobile payments, and mobile banking. Mobile shopping: eCommerce using a mobile device; made possible through mobile-optimised websites, apps, or social media platforms. Mobile payments: Allow customers to make purchases in person by using a mobile device. Mobile payments can include mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.), mobile transfers, and in-app purchases. Mobile banking: Usually involves a dedicated banking app, like online banking but often with some limitations or restrictions.
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