Originally Posted by
LoneTree
This might explain a bit of the delay in enabling EMV processing. The POS hardware installers often charge for every feature they enable on the terminal. I'm guessing a lot of merchants don't want to pay for a feature they won't use often.
At least I know that's why a lot of NFC terminals aren't enabled around here.
My local Trader Joe's in St. Louis has EMV capable Ingencio terminals, but there is a plastic cover preventing insertion.
