This form is for departments and RSOs to request a cellular terminal. RSOs will need to provide an approved fundraising form from the Office of Student Activities.
In order for campus departments or RSOs to accept credit/debit card payments for periodic or off-site events, the department must use a cellular swipe terminal device provided by Credit Card Operations. These devices are owned and centrally managed by Credit Card Operations. Departments/RSOs are responsible for the physical security of the device, as well as due care to ensure the proper functionality of the device.
A terminal usage fee of 2.5% of gross sales will be assessed after each use. The usage fee covers the unit cost and merchant card processing fees.
This terminal usage agreement establishes approval by the department to permit the relevant usage fee to the department as outlined below. This agreement requires the Approvial of the department chair/manager and the department dean/director.
For RSOs, this agreement requires an approved fundraising form from the Office of Student Activities. Dues pages for RSOs are not permitted to be taken on cellular terminals and must utilize CASHNet for this purpose.
Cellular Terminal Usage Requirements
> Department must provide at least 14 business days advance notice prior to the desired check out date.
> Any University staff/RSO officer who will be using the device must have completed Data Security Basics within the past year.
> Terminals must be in the physical possession of a University employee or RSO officer at all times.
> In the event a terminal is lost or damaged, the department/RSO must notify cardops@uark.edu immediately and they will be assessed the repair and/or replacement cost.
> Departments/RSOs must provide accounting information for all fees and charges in advance (See below).
> No telephone payments or other manually keyed activity is permitted.
If you have questions about this form, please email cardops@uark.edu