ONE GREAT SYSTEM | TWO OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT PROCESSING

The Bidstation system runs on a Windows computer and uses one of two payment processing options.
1: With Square, iOS devices are used and internet is required for card on file capture.
2: With Bidstation Offline, no internet is required and laptops with card readers are used for capturing cards on file.

Choose the online version with Square if your event has basic internet connectivity available.

Bidstation Offline

Remote location version, no internet required.
$599/annually
  • Requires one Windows PC for each PayStation and at least one additional Windows PC to run the Bidstation Offline desktop application
  • Card processing by Paysafe at 3.5% + .15 per transaction (no additional fees)
  • Available for USA and Canada
  • No contracts
  • Unlimited events
  • Two USB mag strip card readers included (create two PayStation check-in locations)
  • Additional card readers available for $50 each
  • PayStation and BidStation Offline software
  • Galas, golf tournaments, school auctions or other events types
  • Process card payments post-event with internet connection
  • Email invoices for purchases and payments
  • Demo version available for download before purchasing

Bidstation

addi  Use your organization’s USD Square account with Bidstation to capture cards on file at check-in and process payments at any time. Watch this video for a brief overview of how it works.

Don’t have an existing Square account? Click here to learn about Square and how to get a Square account.

Bidstation Pricing and license details

When you purchase Bidstation you will be sent a license key and information to help you get started and to get the Bidstation mobile app for your devices.

Bidstation Flex 1%

Low annual license fee of $30.00 plus a 1% platform fee charged when credit card payments are processed. If no card payments are processed, there are no additional fees to use Bidstation Flex. Flex is a great pricing option for smaller events.

Bidstation Flat $399

Flat annual license fee with no added platform fees. The Flat license is valid for one year from date of purchase and allows for unlimited use during that term. Choose the Flat option if you anticipate higher volumes of credit card processing through Bidstation.

Bidstation Offline

Runs completely offline at the event.

Syncs with PayStation (included in download) and processes cards with Paysafe any time after the event when you have an internet connection.

About the Bidstation Offline software license

When you purchase Bidstation, you will be sent two card readers that will enable you to use PayStation to take payments once you open the required merchant account with Paysafe. You can download the demo version to try out the software before you purchase. The demo works for up to 20 attendees and 20 items and simulates credit card payments.

Additional card readers can be ordered at the time of purchase for $50 each, or later with a shipping charge.

The Bidstation Offline license is valid for one organization, one location and unlimited events for one year.

Flat or Flex pricing $399 Annually

Bidstation Pricing and license details

Use your organization’s USD Square account with Bidstation to capture cards on file at check-in and process payments at any time. Watch this video for a brief overview of how it works.

Don’t have an existing Square account? Click here to learn about Square and how to get a Square account.

Bidstation Flex $30 + 1%

Low $30.00 annual license fee plus a 1% platform fee when credit card payments are processed. If no card payments are processed, there are no platform fees to use Bidstation Flex. Choose this option for lower or no card payment requirements.

Bidstation Flat $399

Flat annual license fee with no platform fees for credit card payments processed in Bidstation. The Flat license is valid for one year from date of purchase and allows for unlimited use during that term. Choose the Flat option if you anticipate higher volumes of credit card processing through Bidstation.

Bidstation Offline

For events with no internet connectivity.

Runs completely offline at the event. Connect to the internet to process card payments post-event.

Syncs with Paystation (included in download) and processes cards with Paysafe any time after the event when you have an internet connection.

About the Bidstation Offline software license

Bidstation Offline is available for purchase and download with a 30-day refund policy less shipping. When you purchase Bidstation, you will be sent two card readers that will enable you to use PayStation to take payments once you open the required merchant account with Paysafe. You can download the demo version to try out the software before you purchase. The demo works for up to 20 attendees and 20 items and simulates credit card payments.

Additional card readers can be ordered at the time of purchase for $50 each, or later with a shipping charge.

The Bidstation Offline license is valid for one organization, one location and unlimited events.