BBPOS WisePad 3
The BBPOS WisePad 3 is a handheld reader for use with mobile applications. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) or USB (Android only) to connect to the Stripe Terminal SDK on a mobile device. The WisePad 3 features a display and PIN pad, which facilitates usage in countries where PIN-authenticated transactions are more common.
This reader is compatible with our iOS and Android SDKs. To view the reader’s parts and features, see the BBPOS WisePad 3 product sheet.
Reader software releases
The software on the BBPOS Wisepad 3 consists of a firmware version, configuration name, and key identifier. The reader software version joins these three components with underscores into a single string.
| Countries | Latest Version |
|---|---|
Australia Malaysia New Zealand | 4.01.00.28_Prod_APAC1_on_v8_490001 |
Singapore | 4.01.00.28_Prod_APAC1_off_v7_490001 |
Austria Belgium France Germany Netherlands Luxembourg Switzerland | 4.01.00.28_Prod_EU_W1_on_v16_510001 |
Denmark Norway Sweden | 4.01.00.28_Prod_EU_W2_on_v4_510001 |
Spain Portugal | 4.01.00.28_Prod_EU_W3_on_v2_510001 |
Czech Republic | 4.01.00.28.01_Prod_EU_E1_on_v1_51001 |
Ireland United Kingdom Finland | 4.01.00.28_Prod_EU_W1_off_v12_510001 |
Canada | 4.01.00.28_Prod_NA_off_v7_480001 |
Firmware versions
| Version | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
4.00.01.32 | Routine firmware maintenance updates and security updates. | |
4.00.01.28 | Routine firmware maintenance updates and security updates. | |
4.00.01.27 | Routine firmware maintenance updates and security updates. | |
4.00.01.25.SZZZ.01 | Improves transaction processing time. Routine firmware maintenance updates and security updates. | |
4.01.00.24 | Routine firmware maintenance updates and security updates. | |
4.01.00.23.szzz.01 | 2022-04-05 | Routine firmware maintenance updates. |
4.01.00.18.szzz.02 | 2022-02-08 | Fix for missing payments data that resulted in failed collection. |
4.01.00.18 | 2022-01-18 | Routine firmware maintenance updates. |
4.01.00.17.SZZZ.01 | 2021-09-15 | Contains an additional fix for an edge case scenario that resulted in slower reader response time during PIN entry. |
4.01.00.16 | 2021-08-05 | Contains a fix for an edge case scenario that resulted in slower reader response time during PIN entry. |
4.01.00.15.beta4 | 2021-05-25 | Contains a fix for an edge case scenario that resulted in readers freezing during card presentment. |
4.01.00.13 | 2021-04-21 | Routine firmware maintenance updates. |
4.01.00.12.beta5 | 2021-02-22 | Contains fixes for Interac payments. |
4.01.00.11 | 2021-01-27 | Routine firmware maintenance updates. |
4.01.00.08.beta2 | 2020-10-14 | Improves reliability of transaction processing. |
4.01.00.07 | 2020-09-02 | Allows language to be selected in the settings menu. |
4.01.00.07.beta5 | 2020-08-31 | Improves reliability of reader events. |
4.01.00.06.beta10 | 2020-06-30 | The initial firmware version available for this device. |
Configurations
| Region (PIN type) | Name | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| APAC (Online PIN) Australia Malaysia New Zealand | Prod_APAC1_on_v8 | 2021-05-19 | Updated config for Online PIN Asia Pacific countries. |
Prod_APAC1_on_v7 | 2021-04-21 | Updated config for Online PIN Asia Pacific countries. | |
Prod_APAC1_on_v6 | 2020-11-06 | Updated config for Online PIN Asia Pacific countries. | |
Prod_APAC1_on_v5 | 2020-10-14 | Updated config for Online PIN Asia Pacific countries. | |
Prod_APAC1_on_v4 | 2020-08-28 | Initial config for Online PIN Asia Pacific countries. | |
| APAC (Offline PIN) Singapore | Prod_APAC1_off_v7 | 2021-05-19 | Updated config for Offline PIN Asia Pacific countries. |
Prod_APAC1_off_v6 | 2021-04-21 | Updated config for Offline PIN Asia Pacific countries. | |
Prod_APAC1_off_v5 | 2020-10-14 | Updated config for Offline PIN Asia Pacific countries. | |
Prod_APAC1_off_v4 | 2020-08-28 | Initial config for Offline PIN Asia Pacific countries. | |
| EMEA (Online PIN 1) Austria Belgium France Germany Netherlands Switzerland | Prod_EU_W1_on_v16 | 2021-10-17 | Updated config for Online PIN Western European countries. |
Prod_EU_W1_on_v14 | 2021-10-06 | Added support for additional languages. | |
Prod_EU_W1_on_v13 | 2021-05-19 | Updated config for Online PIN Western European countries. | |
Prod_EU_W1_on_v9 | 2021-04-21 | Updated config for Online PIN Western European countries. | |
Prod_EU_W1_on_v8 | 2020-11-06 | Updated config for Online PIN Western European countries. | |
Prod_EU_W1_on_v7 | 2020-10-14 | Updated config for Online PIN Western European countries. | |
| EMEA (Online PIN 2) Denmark Norway Sweden | Prod_EU_W2_on_v2 | 2021-10-17 | Initial config for Online PIN Western European countries, sub-region 2. |
| EMEA (Online PIN 3) Spain | Prod_EU_W3_on_v2 | 2021-10-17 | Initial config for Online PIN Western European countries, sub-region 3. |
| EMEA (Offline PIN) United Kingdom Ireland | Prod_EU_W1_off_v12 | 2021-11-09 | Updated config for Offline PIN Western European countries. |
Prod_EU_W1_off_v10 | 2021-10-06 | Added support for additional languages. | |
Prod_EU_W1_off_v9 | 2021-05-19 | Updated config for Offline PIN Western European countries. | |
Prod_EU_W1_off_v6 | 2021-04-21 | Updated config for Offline PIN Western European countries. | |
Prod_EU_W1_off_v5 | 2020-10-14 | Updated config for additional Offline PIN Western European countries. | |
Prod_EU_W1_off_v2 | 2020-08-28 | Initial config for Offline PIN Western European countries. | |
| NA (Offline PIN) Canada | Prod_NA_off_v7 | 2021-05-19 | Updated config for North American countries. |
Prod_NA_off_v6 | 2021-04-21 | Updated config for North American countries. | |
Prod_NA_off_v5 | 2021-02-22 | Initial North American config. |
Key identifiers
| Identifier | Countries | Description |
|---|---|---|
490001 | Australia Malaysia New Zealand Singapore | The initial key identifier available for the Asia Pacific region on this device. |
510001 | Austria Belgium Denmark France Germany Ireland Netherlands Norway Sweden Spain Switzerland United Kingdom | The initial key identifier available for the European region on this device. |
480001 | Canada | The initial key identifier available for the North American region on this device. |
Accessories for the reader
You can design your own accessories for the BBPOS WisePad 3. To download the BBPOS WisePad 3 mechanical design files (.STP), you must first review and accept our Terminal Design File License Agreement. By downloading the file below, you agree to the terms outlined in the license.
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