These days, most event registrations happen online. But being in this industry, you know that in-person drop-ins and last-minute registrations are inevitable. That’s why having a streamlined in-person registration process is crucial. Without an event management system that supports POS machines, you’re likely to face unnecessary delays and frustration.

Picture this: it’s the morning of your biggest event of the year. Attendees are arriving and eager to participate, but at the registration desk, staff and volunteers are stuck manually entering card details, grappling with unreliable payment systems, and causing long queues. Excitement quickly turns into frustration. Sounds familiar?

These challenges go beyond simple inconveniences:

• Time-consuming data entry causing bottlenecks

• Increased risk of human error during payment processing

• Security vulnerabilities from handling sensitive information manually

• Slow check-ins affecting the attendee experience

• Additional stress on staff/volunteers

Almabase now supports card payments via POS Machines for on-site registrations 🎉

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Point of Sale (POS) devices are now supported in Almabase to streamline on-site payment collection for event registrations. This feature enhances efficiency by enabling secure and fast payments directly through card readers, reducing manual input and improving the experience for both admins and attendees.

💡This is available only for those who use Blackbaud Merchant Services (BBMS). We currently support BBPOS WisePOS E™ in the United States and Canada.

The whole process hardly takes a minute or two.

But this is about more than just faster check-ins. It's about transforming how you manage events. Multiple POS devices can be deployed per event, offering flexibility and comprehensive management. Real-time transaction monitoring ensures you're always in control.

If you’re an existing customer trying to set it up for the first time, refer to this article.