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Cancel the current reader action

Cancels the current reader action.

Parameters

No parameters.

Returns

Returns an updated Reader resource.

POST /v1/terminal/readers/:id/cancel_action
curl -X POST https://api.stripe.com/v1/terminal/readers/tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7/cancel_action \
  -u "sk_test_4eC39Hq...arjtT1zdp7dcsk_test_4eC39HqLyjWDarjtT1zdp7dc:"
Response
{
  "id": "tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7",
  "object": "terminal.reader",
  "action": null,
  "device_sw_version": "",
  "device_type": "simulated_wisepos_e",
  "ip_address": "0.0.0.0",
  "label": "Blue Rabbit",
  "last_seen_at": 1695402450407,
  "livemode": false,
  "location": "tml_FDOtHwxAAdIJOh",
  "metadata": {},
  "serial_number": "259cd19c-b902-4730-96a1-09183be6e7f7",
  "status": "online"
}

Collect inputs using a ReaderPreview feature

Initiates an input collection flow on a Reader.

Parameters

  • inputsarray of objectsRequired

    List of inputs to be collected using the Reader

  • metadataobject

    Set of key-value pairs that you can attach to an object. This can be useful for storing additional information about the object in a structured format. Individual keys can be unset by posting an empty value to them. All keys can be unset by posting an empty value to metadata.

Returns

Returns an updated Reader resource.

POST /v1/terminal/readers/:id/collect_inputs
curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/terminal/readers/tmr_OXYJvwsea7PDiDHNciXRkytb/collect_inputs \
  -u "sk_test_4eC39Hq...arjtT1zdp7dcsk_test_4eC39HqLyjWDarjtT1zdp7dc:" \
  -d "inputs[0][type]"=signature \
  -d "inputs[0][custom_text][title]"=Signature \
  -d "inputs[0][custom_text][description]"="Please sign below" \
  -d "inputs[0][custom_text][submit_button]"=Submit \
  -d "inputs[0][custom_text][skip_button]"=Skip \
  -d "inputs[0][required]"=false \
  -d "inputs[1][type]"=selection \
  -d "inputs[1][custom_text][title]"=Selection \
  -d "inputs[1][custom_text][description]"="Please select one" \
  -d "inputs[1][required]"=true \
  -d "inputs[1][selection][choices][0][style]"=primary \
  -d "inputs[1][selection][choices][0][value]"=choice_1 \
  -d "inputs[1][selection][choices][1][style]"=secondary \
  -d "inputs[1][selection][choices][1][value]"=choice_2 \
  -d "inputs[2][type]"=email \
  -d "inputs[2][custom_text][title]"="Enter your email" \
  --data-urlencode "inputs[2][custom_text][description]"="We'll send updates on your order and occasional deals" \
  -d "inputs[2][custom_text][submit_button]"=Submit \
  -d "inputs[2][custom_text][skip_button]"=Skip \
  -d "inputs[2][required]"=false
Response
{
  "id": "tmr_OXYJvwsea7PDiDHNciXRkytb",
  "object": "terminal.reader",
  "action": {
    "failure_code": null,
    "failure_message": null,
    "collect_inputs": {
      "inputs": [
        {
          "type": "signature",
          "custom_text": {
            "title": "Signature",
            "description": "Please sign below",
            "submit_button": "Submit",
            "skip_button": "Skip"
          },
          "required": false,
          "value": null
        },
        {
          "type": "selection",
          "custom_text": {
            "title": "Selection",
            "description": "Please select one"
          },
          "required": true,
          "selection": {
            "choices": [
              {
                "style": "primary",
                "value": "choice_1"
              },
              {
                "style": "secondary",
                "value": "choice_2"
              }
            ],
            "value": null
          }
        },
        {
          "type": "email",
          "custom_text": {
            "title": "Enter your email",
            "description": "We'll send updates on your order and occasional deals",
            "submit_button": "Submit",
            "skip_button": "Skip"
          },
          "required": false,
          "value": null
        }
      ]
    },
    "status": "in_progress",
    "type": "collect_inputs"
  },
  "device_deploy_group": null,
  "device_sw_version": null,
  "device_type": "bbpos_wisepos_e",
  "ip_address": "192.168.2.2",
  "label": "Blue Rabbit",
  "livemode": false,
  "location": null,
  "metadata": {},
  "serial_number": "123-456-789",
  "software": null,
  "status": "online"
}

Confirm a PaymentIntent on the ReaderPreview feature

Finalizes a payment on a Reader.

Parameters

  • payment_intentstringRequired

    PaymentIntent ID

Returns

Returns an updated Reader resource.

POST /v1/terminal/readers/:id/confirm_payment_intent
curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/terminal/readers/tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7/confirm_payment_intent \
  -u "sk_test_4eC39Hq...arjtT1zdp7dcsk_test_4eC39HqLyjWDarjtT1zdp7dc:" \
  -d payment_intent=pi_1NrpbFBHO5VeT9SUiCEDMdc8
Response
{
  "id": "tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7",
  "object": "terminal.reader",
  "action": {
    "failure_code": null,
    "failure_message": null,
    "collect_payment_method": {
      "payment_intent": "pi_1NrpbFBHO5VeT9SUiCEDMdc8"
    },
    "status": "in_progress",
    "type": "confirm_payment_intent"
  },
  "device_sw_version": "",
  "device_type": "simulated_wisepos_e",
  "ip_address": "0.0.0.0",
  "label": "Blue Rabbit",
  "last_seen_at": 1681320543815,
  "livemode": false,
  "location": "tml_FDOtHwxAAdIJOh",
  "metadata": {},
  "serial_number": "259cd19c-b902-4730-96a1-09183be6e7f7",
  "status": "online"
}

Hand-off a PaymentIntent to a Reader and collect card detailsPreview feature

Initiates a payment flow on a Reader and updates the PaymentIntent with card details before manual confirmation.

Parameters

  • payment_intentstringRequired

    PaymentIntent ID

More parameters

  • collect_configobject

Returns

Returns an updated Reader resource.

POST /v1/terminal/readers/:id/collect_payment_method
curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/terminal/readers/tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7/collect_payment_method \
  -u "sk_test_4eC39Hq...arjtT1zdp7dcsk_test_4eC39HqLyjWDarjtT1zdp7dc:" \
  -d payment_intent=pi_1NrpbFBHO5VeT9SUiCEDMdc8
Response
{
  "id": "tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7",
  "object": "terminal.reader",
  "action": {
    "failure_code": null,
    "failure_message": null,
    "collect_payment_method": {
      "payment_intent": "pi_1NrpbFBHO5VeT9SUiCEDMdc8"
    },
    "status": "in_progress",
    "type": "collect_payment_method"
  },
  "device_sw_version": "",
  "device_type": "simulated_wisepos_e",
  "ip_address": "0.0.0.0",
  "label": "Blue Rabbit",
  "last_seen_at": 1681320543815,
  "livemode": false,
  "location": "tml_FDOtHwxAAdIJOh",
  "metadata": {},
  "serial_number": "259cd19c-b902-4730-96a1-09183be6e7f7",
  "status": "online"
}

Hand-off a PaymentIntent to a Reader

Initiates a payment flow on a Reader.

Parameters

  • payment_intentstringRequired

    PaymentIntent ID

More parameters

  • process_configobject

Returns

Returns an updated Reader resource.

POST /v1/terminal/readers/:id/process_payment_intent
curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/terminal/readers/tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7/process_payment_intent \
  -u "sk_test_4eC39Hq...arjtT1zdp7dcsk_test_4eC39HqLyjWDarjtT1zdp7dc:" \
  -d payment_intent=pi_3NtEKRLkdIwHu7ix3crEirSx
Response
{
  "id": "tmr_FDOt2wlRZEdpd7",
  "object": "terminal.reader",
  "action": {
    "failure_code": null,
    "failure_message": null,
    "process_payment_intent": {
      "payment_intent": "pi_3NtEKRLkdIwHu7ix3crEirSx"
    },
    "status": "in_progress",
    "type": "process_payment_intent"
  },
  "device_sw_version": "",
  "device_type": "simulated_wisepos_e",
  "ip_address": "0.0.0.0",
  "label": "Blue Rabbit",
  "last_seen_at": 1695408232226,
  "livemode": false,
  "location": "tml_FDOtHwxAAdIJOh",
  "metadata": {},
  "serial_number": "259cd19c-b902-4730-96a1-09183be6e7f7",
  "status": "online"
}
Stripe Shell
Test mode

Welcome to the Stripe Shell!

Stripe Shell is a browser-based shell with the Stripe CLI pre-installed. Log in to your
Stripe account and press Control + Backtick (`) on your keyboard to start managing your Stripe
resources in test mode.

- View supported Stripe commands: 
- Find webhook events: 
- Listen for webhook events: 
- Call Stripe APIs: stripe [api resource] [operation] (e.g., )
The Stripe Shell is best experienced on desktop.
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