What is the 'Advice' Function on a Pub Payment Device?

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The discussion revolves around a payment device encountered in a pub after a transaction was completed using Interac. The device displayed a menu option labeled "Advice," which prompted curiosity as it only provided a field for entering a dollar amount. Despite inquiries made to the waitstaff, no one could clarify its purpose. Speculation suggests that it could relate to financial advice or transaction details, similar to an ATM's "advice" slip in the UK, which provides information on account balances or transaction amounts. The conversation emphasizes the function of the device rather than the device itself, highlighting the mystery surrounding the "Advice" feature.
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Not the device - the function.

This is in a pub. I've paid for my dinner by Interac, and the waitress got distracted and left the device with me. After finishing with my transaction, this menu (pic: menu.jpg) appeared on the device.

What on Earth could Advice be? So I pressed it, and it went to the second screen (pic: input.jpg). The title is Advice, and all that it provides is a field for entry of a dollar amount.

I asked two waitresses, and neither of them had any idea what it might be for.

Obvious throwaway answer is that they charge for advice here, but seriously... any ideas?
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Well, in the UK you would get an "advice" slip from an ATM which would tell you the details of the transaction (amount withdrawn or, if from your bank, your balance and available daily funds). So maybe it's something like this - checking how much money is on a prepaid card?
 
DaveC426913 said:
Not the device - the function.

This is in a pub. I've paid for my dinner by Interac, and the waitress got distracted and left the device with me. After finishing with my transaction, this menu (pic: menu.jpg) appeared on the device.

What on Earth could Advice be? So I pressed it, and it went to the second screen (pic: input.jpg). The title is Advice, and all that it provides is a field for entry of a dollar amount.

I asked two waitresses, and neither of them had any idea what it might be for.

Obvious throwaway answer is that they charge for advice here, but seriously... any ideas?View attachment 79387 View attachment 79388
 
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