Some store owners may choose to use a second credit card machine due to contractual constraints with jobbers or to support alternative payment methods such as Apple Pay
PDI C-Store Essentials allows multiple credit card vendors to be enabled and mapped for day reporting
Step-by-Step Process
1. Activate the Secondary Credit Card Merchant
Log in to your PDI C-Store Essentials Account.
On the left side of the screen, click on Store Settings
Next click on Configure store’s day reports, lottery, fuel, etc.
Click Next until you reach the Payment Type page
Turn on the Credit Card 2 field by switching it to Yes
Select the appropriate option:
Settlement Bank Account
Settlement Method
💡Note: The Settlement Bank Account is the account where credit card deposits are received. You can choose to settle manually or automatically.
Click Next, then click Finish
2. Configure the Day Report Layout
To display the new credit card vendor on your day report entry screen:
On the left side of the screen, click on Day Closing
Next click on Settings
Then click on Layout Day Report Entry Form
Under Unassigned Fields, locate
Credit Card 2 – Credit Card Batches
Move it into the Collection Box, placing it after Credit Card Batches
3. Map the Secondary Credit Card Merchant
On the left side of the screen, click on the human silhouette icon
Next click on POS Settings
Then Click the Tender Type tab
Click the Edit (pencil) icon for the tender type you wish to map
For Day Report Mapping, select Credit Card 2
Enter a name for the register—for example: Apple Pay
Click Save to apply your changes
Your secondary credit card merchant is now fully set up
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need a secondary credit card merchant?
Why would I need a secondary credit card merchant?
Some jobbers hold credit card batches longer than desired.
A second merchant ensures faster access to funds or supports alternative payments like Apple Pay.
Can I settle Credit Card 2 transactions manually or automatically?
Can I settle Credit Card 2 transactions manually or automatically?
Yes, you can choose either option during setup.
Will Credit Card 2 show on my day reports?
Will Credit Card 2 show on my day reports?
Yes, once added to the report layout, it will appear after the primary credit card batch section.
Can I rename Credit Card 2 to something else?
Can I rename Credit Card 2 to something else?
Yes, during mapping you can enter any register name (e.g., Apple Pay or Square).
Is this feature available for all POS systems?
Is this feature available for all POS systems?
This setup applies to systems integrated with PDI CStore Essentials that support multiple credit card vendors.