For some business owners, being able to accept credit cards on the go may be the difference between making a sale and missing out. Few people pay with cash these days. A Gallup poll conducted in 2016 found that only 24% of Americans reported making all or most of their purchases with cash, down 12% from 2011. Given the shift toward credit cards and electronic payment methods, one thing seems clear: Accepting credit cards is a no-brainer for most small businesses. That’s where mobile credit card readers come into play. A mobile credit card reader is a dongle that connects to your phone or tablet via a headphone jack or Bluetooth. The vendor typically types in the transaction amount, swipes or dips the customer’s card, obtains a signature, and emails or texts a receipt. There are many mobile credit card processing options to choose from, and pricing structure isn’t the only factor to consider when picking one. We’ll run down some of the features and other factors yo...