Salvation Army bell ringers can now take plastic
As Salvation Army volunteers head to their holiday posts in front of stores with bells and red kettles they will now be able to accept credit card donations. Many store front ringers will now carry a hand-held credit card terminal so that shoppers can swipe a credit or debit card for any amount donation. The terminals can print a receipt for tax deductions.
The terminals do not store the credit card information so there is no risk of theft. The information is transmitted directly to the credit card company and is not stored by the Salvation Army.
