Stripe Terminal Readers Invite Only
Learn about Stripe's pre-certified in-person payment readers.
Stripe Terminal works only with our pre-certified card readers. This restriction ensures that your transactions are secured by our end-to-end encryption, and that your readers are always up to date via our remote management tools.
You can integrate with Stripe Terminal using two different combinations of reader and SDK.
| Reader | Supported SDK | Form Factor | Connection Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBPOS Chipper 2X BT | iOS | Mobile | Bluetooth |
| Verifone P400 | JS | Countertop | Ethernet |
You might choose the combination of an iOS SDK and mobile reader if:
- You want to build a mobile-first experience, for card-present payment acceptance driven by an iOS device
- You want to build a “clienteling” experience, where roaming in-store cashiers can accept payment right next to the customer
- You prefer a mobile, Bluetooth-enabled card reader, versus one that must be plugged in
You might choose the combination of a JavaScript SDK and countertop reader if:
- You have strong developer proficiency with JavaScript and a web-based technology stack
- You’d like a fully branded customer experience, using a device that provides a customizable splash screen and dynamic messaging to the customer during a transaction
- You prefer a countertop checkout experience, anchored to a traditional, desk-based, point-of-sale station
The Stripe Terminal Android SDK is in active development. If you’re interested in using the Android SDK, please let us know and we’ll be in touch as soon as it’s ready. We’ll also be expanding support for the countertop reader in the iOS (and Android) SDKs, and adding support for more readers.
BBPOS Chipper 2X BT
The BBPOS Chipper 2X BT is a handheld reader for mobile Stripe Terminal applications. It connects to an iOS device over Bluetooth.
- Stripe Terminal BBPOS Chipper 2X BT user guide
- BBPOS product sheet
Verifone P400
The Verifone P400 is a countertop reader for desktop Stripe Terminal applications. It connects to a JavaScript application over a LAN.
- Stripe Terminal Verifone P400 user guide
- Verifone product sheet
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