Odyssey Reader vs Transact Payments for iPad

The Odyssey Reader application allows authorized end-users to accept their organization’s ID card to process sales, verify privileges, track attendance, rent equipment, and more. Combined with the power of Odyssey, this application provides a mobile point-of-sale solution that does not require local power and works seamlessly over cellular or wireless networks. Odyssey Reader is an administrative application not intended for cardholder use. This application operates in conjunction with other CBORD® products; one of the following products is required: • Odyssey AdminWeb/Direct™ version 6.5 or later • ResCenter® version 7.2 or later • CS Gold® WebManager™ version 6.1.2 or later Approved card read devices may be obtained from CBORD or purchased separately.

The Transact Payments App conveniently accepts payments for your institution anywhere, any time. It is compatible with iPads running iOS 14. The app and optional mobile card reader allow you to convert your iPad into a mobile point-of-sale solution to process payments through your Transact Payments eMarket or Cashiering products. Mobile Access - Accepts in-person card payments anytime, anywhere - Processes both student and non-student payments - Processes payments both in-person and over the phone - Accepts check and cash payments Ease of Use - Log in with the same user credentials used online - No additional processing time for mobile payments - Data integration with online products to ease reconciliation - Convenient feature to easily find payment transactions Peace of Mind - Credit transactions processed securely through a PCI DSS-validated platform - Operator security is equivalent to desktop version - PCI Certified Point-to-point encryption (P2PE) available for added security when using our card reader to swipe credit transactions Our app goes beyond developing a mobile-friendly website and mobile-optimized products to focus on meeting the growing needs of the mobile cashier at your institution.