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title: "Credit / Debit Card Processing with Tempus PaymentMate with Smart Node"
slug: "credit-debit-card-processing-with-tempus-paymentmate-with-smart-node"
updated: 2026-08-10T20:19:54Z
published: 2026-08-10T20:19:54Z
canonical: "help.idibilling.com/credit-debit-card-processing-with-tempus-paymentmate-with-smart-node"
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# Credit / Debit Card Processing with Tempus PaymentMate with Smart Node

1. In the Tender window, click **Credit Card** or **Debit Card**.

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![TenderWindow](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/59068.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A15%3A57Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A15%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Xe%2FWqTTeFonsLQYD9jEr%2FtfloQObto8%2FkqIcmdDdZCw%3D)

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> PaymentMate determines whether to process the transaction as a Credit or Debit. The customer can choose to change the transaction from a debit transaction to a credit transaction by canceling when asked for a PIN.
2. Follow the instructions presented by PaymentMate.

When the card is approved, the **Tender Type** and **Tender Amount** are added to the tender window.

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![TenderTypeAndAmount](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/59073.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A15%3A57Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A15%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Xe%2FWqTTeFonsLQYD9jEr%2FtfloQObto8%2FkqIcmdDdZCw%3D)
3. Click **Finalize,** and then **Yes** to complete the sale.