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Stripe Terminal

Stripe Card Readers

Choose the right card reader or card machine for your business. Every one here works with Payment for Stripe.
Compare readersNo card reader? Use Tap to PayOr try Tap to Pay
From portable Bluetooth readers to all-in-one smart terminals, we support the full range of Stripe Terminal hardware. Pair any of them with the Stripe POS app on a phone or tablet.
Benefits

Why use a card reader?

Card readers offer the lowest processing rates and most secure payment method for in-person transactions. Accept chip cards, contactless payments, and digital wallets with confidence.

  • Lower processing fees

    Stripe charges less for in-person card payments than for online or keyed-in cards.

  • Chip & EMV security

    Accept chip cards for enhanced security and fraud protection. Meet PCI compliance requirements.

  • Offline capability

    Process payments even without internet. Transactions sync automatically when you reconnect.

  • Contactless payments

    Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless cards. Fast, secure tap-and-go payments.
Getting started

How to get started

Order your card reader directly from Stripe, then connect it to Payment for Stripe.
  1. 1

    Choose your reader

    Pick the card reader that fits your business needs from the options above.
  2. 2

    Order from Stripe

    Purchase directly from your Stripe Dashboard. Readers ship directly to you.
  3. 3

    Connect & accept payments

    Pair with Payment for Stripe and start accepting in-person payments immediately.
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FAQ

Card reader questions

Does Stripe have a card reader?
Yes. Stripe Terminal readers include the Stripe Reader M2, BBPOS WisePad 3, WisePOS E, and Stripe Reader S700/S710. All of them work with the Payment for Stripe app on iOS and Android.
How much is a Stripe card reader?
From $59 for the Stripe Reader M2 to $549 for the Verifone UX700. You order readers directly from Stripe with no markup from us.
Where do I buy a Stripe card reader?
From the Stripe Dashboard under Terminal > Shop. Stripe ships the reader to you; connect it to the Payment for Stripe app and start charging.
Can I use Stripe as a POS system?
Yes. The Payment for Stripe app turns your iPhone, Android phone, or tablet into a Stripe POS for in-person payments. Pair any Stripe Terminal reader for countertop checkout, or use Tap to Pay with no hardware at all.
Which Stripe card reader should I get?
Tap to Pay if you want no hardware, the Stripe Reader M2 for a pocket Bluetooth reader, and the WisePOS E or S700 for a countertop terminal your customers can see. The comparison table above covers price and connectivity for each.
Do Stripe card readers work with iPhone and Android?
Yes. Every reader on this page pairs with the Payment for Stripe app on both iOS and Android. No code and no extra hardware needed.
Do I need a website to accept card payments with Stripe?
No. Connect your Stripe account to the app, pair a reader or use Tap to Pay, and charge customers in person. No website or checkout page required.
Older hardware

Discontinued Stripe card readers

Stripe no longer sells these readers. Here is what replaced them.

  • BBPOS Chipper 2X BT

    Stripe stopped selling the Chipper 2X BT mobile reader. If you already own one, it still pairs with Payment for Stripe over Bluetooth in the US. For a new reader, get the Stripe Reader M2.Replaced byStripe Reader M2

  • Verifone P400

    Stripe stopped selling the Verifone P400 countertop reader. For a new countertop setup, pick a smart reader with a touchscreen for tipping and receipts.Replaced byBBPOS WisePOS EStripe Reader S700/S710
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Works with your Stripe account

Pick a card reader, keep your Stripe account

Order your reader from Stripe, pair it with the app, and take your first card payment. No monthly fees, no contracts.
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