A small device that pairs with your phone or tablet to accept tap and chip payments through a POS app. It’s the lightest, cheapest way to take cards — ideal for pop-ups, markets, services, and anyone who sells away from a counter.
Plug-in / Bluetooth readers (like Square Reader or Clover Go) pair with your phone for tap and chip. All-in-one handhelds (like Square Terminal, PAX A920, or Dejavoo P3) add a screen and a built-in printer so you don’t need a phone at all. Tap to pay on phone is also an option on some devices.
If you just need to take an occasional card, a Bluetooth reader is perfect. If you take payments often or want to print receipts and run a real menu, step up to an all-in-one handheld. (See our terminal vs. POS guide for the bigger picture.)
A mobile reader works the same on a zero-cost program — dual-pricing shows the cash and card price, so your processing costs are covered. The reader itself is provided at $0 up front.
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Yes — a mobile reader pairs with your phone or tablet, and some devices support tap to pay directly.
Bluetooth readers send digital receipts; for printed receipts on the go, an all-in-one handheld with a built-in printer is the better choice.
Yes — mobile readers use the same EMV chip and NFC security as countertop terminals.
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Clover Go
Square Terminal
Dejavoo P3