Signature Capture pads are devices that capture the digital signature of a customer. They are commonly used for financial transactions, software, and distribution. The purpose of capturing a digital signature is that a valid digital signature gives a recipient reason to believe that the message was created by a known sender and that it was not altered in transit. A digital signature is any legally recognized electronic means that indicates that a person accepts the contents of an electronic message. Examples would be signing off at a bank for a transaction, for compliance at a pharmacy, or at a retail store for a credit card charge.
PIN pads are normally used with integrated point of sale devices in which the POS system is responsible for taking the sale amount and initiating / handling the transaction. Pinpads are the devices that permit you to enter a number code or PIN code when charging your credit, EBT, or debit card.
Signature capture pads for credit card charges are encrypted devices. Credit Card processors require these devices to be encrypted to ensure the secure transmission of a cardholders bank information. POSGuys.com sells these devices, but they are sold unencrypted unless you speak to a representative at 855.POS.GUYS. Unencrypted devices are open to any potential buyer for the device but the buyer will need to verify that it can be encrypted by their current credit card processor prior to purchase.
