đ Overview
Yes, you can use a Stripe card reader to take face-to-face payments from your customers, without having to enter their card details manually. Customers can pay by tap, chip, or swipe, including with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
This guide explains which card readers are supported, the differences between the models available to order, and where to go next to set yours up.
đ§ Example:
If you are putting through a membership purchase on behalf of a customer, you can ask them to tap to pay with their credit or debit card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.
đł Supported Card Readers
Card reader payments are compatible with the Stripe Reader S710, Stripe Reader T600, Stripe Reader S700, and BBPOS WisePOS⢠E. Only the S710 and T600 are available for new card reader orders.
đ Stripe Reader S710
A touchscreen reader with a rechargeable battery, so it can be used at the counter or carried around your venue. It connects via Wi-Fi, ethernet (with an adapter sold separately), and optional cellular for an additional monthly fee.
đĄ Learn more about the Stripe Reader S710.
đľ Stripe Reader T600
A countertop reader with a large 8-inch touchscreen, designed to stay in one place. It connects via Wi-Fi, with optional ethernet available through the Stripe Reader Hub (sold separately).
â ď¸ The T600 does not have a battery. It is powered via USB-C and needs to stay connected to its power source to set up and operate. It is also not cellular compatible.
đĄ Learn more about the Stripe Reader T600.
đĄ Older readers
Businesses that have already connected a BBPOS WisePOS⢠E or Stripe Reader S700 can continue using those devices without interruption. These models are no longer available for new orders.
đ Availability
Card reader payments are currently available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Finland, Czech Republic, and Malaysia.
â ď¸ The Stripe Reader T600 is not yet available in Germany. Businesses in Germany can order the Stripe Reader S710 instead.
đ ď¸ Setting Up Your Card Reader
Once you receive your terminal, follow the setup guide to power it on, connect it to the internet, and connect it to your account so you can start taking payments.
â Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to common questions or additional details that may not be covered in the main instructions.
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Should I choose the S710 or the T600?
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Choose the T600 if you want a larger screen at a fixed checkout counter, close to a power outlet.
Choose the S710 if you want a battery-powered reader you can carry around your venue, or if you need the option of cellular connectivity.
Can I use the T600 without plugging it in?
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No. The T600 has no battery, so it must stay connected to its power source to set up and take payments.
Can I keep using my S700 or WisePOS⢠E?
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Yes. If you have already connected one of these readers, you can continue to use it. These models are just no longer available for new orders.
Can I use Tap to Pay on my phone, or a Stripe Reader M2?
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Not at the moment. Card reader payments currently work with the Stripe Reader S710, T600, S700, and BBPOS WisePOS⢠E only.
Do I need cellular to use a card reader?
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No. Wi-Fi is enough for most businesses. Cellular is an optional extra on the S710 only, for backup connectivity when Wi-Fi is unavailable.