EFTPOS trials papers

Includes correspondence regarding Midland Merit card and trials at Loughborough University and the introduction of the system to Sainsbury's branch in Loughborough, the acceptance of Switch Cards at Farnborough and Maidenhead, Midland Bank Autocheque, copy of 'Switch Retailer Operating Instructions', copy of retailer functional specification for Switch Card scheme and guides to Access card, Barclaycard-Visa and Barclays Connect card. Also includes photographs of checkouts with EFTPOS equipment.

EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale), refers to the systems for the electronic transfer of money when customers pay with a credit or debit card. EFTPOS was introduced to Sainsbury's stores in October 1989 - initially only the Switch debit card was accepted by Sainsbury's, but from 1991 credit cards were also accepted.