Elavon Merchant Updates - July 2017

The following enhancements were released to Elavon Merchants in July 2017:

Retail, Restaurant, and Supermarket

1. Multi-MID Terminals - The Multi-MID feature allows a single physical terminal to be associated with multiple (up to 10) MIDs/TIDs. This is used for businesses like salons where each stylist owns their own business and has a unique Merchant ID.  Learn more about Switching between MIDs on Multi-MID terminal.

2. Multiple Peripheral Configuration - Elavon merchants may now utilize multiple peripheral and terminal configurations.

• Connect multiple terminals to 1 external LAN printer.
• Connect 1 terminal to 1 LAN printer and 1 USB printer.
• Connect multiple terminals to 2 External LAN printers
• 1 Epson and 1 Star or 2 Epsons or 2 Stars
• Connect terminals with both Ethernet and WiFi connections to external LAN printer.

For a refresher on how peripherals are configured, visit our Peripherals Overview.

Lodging

1. Accepting Cash Payments - Elavon Merchants are now able to accept cash payments during a Check-Out, Quick Stay, or Sale transaction. 

Poynt.net Merchant Portal

1. Hide Receipt Types - On the Poynt.net web portal, Elavon merchants may now elect to disable certain receipt types so that they do not display during the checkout flow. The customer-facing screen will then only display the remaining options. Learn more about hiding receipt types.