Expert Explains Why Retailers Keep Multiple POS Terminals at Checkouts

Retail stores across Kazakhstan continue to maintain several payment terminals at their checkouts. Expert Dmitry Kazantsev explained why consumers still frequently see at least two POS devices — commonly referred to as the 'red' and 'green' bank terminals — at retail counters.

According to the expert, specific factors prevent businesses from streamlining payment hardware to a single device. Retailers are currently compelled to keep equipment from multiple financial institutions to facilitate transactions for various cardholders.

This ongoing dynamic reflects the current state of Kazakhstan's acquiring infrastructure and the commercial conditions surrounding point-of-sale processing.