Select your reader

Learn about Stripe's pre-certified card readers and Tap to Pay.

Stripe readers offer end-to-end encryption by default and remote management tools. Select your form of payment acceptance to learn how to set it up:

If you don’t have a reader, you can order readers from the Dashboard and have them shipped to a location of your choice. As a Connect platform, you can enable your connected accounts to receive readers and accessories at their business location.

If you’re not sure which reader is right for you, design your integration and choose a reader that works with your application and physical sales environment.

If you don’t have a physical reader, you can use the simulated reader to build and test your Terminal integration. The simulated reader doesn’t require any setup and you can start by setting up your integration.

To choose a reader or a platform, consult the tables on this page. Or, to explore specific combinations, see Design an integration.

Warning

Stripe readers aren’t liquid-proof and we recommend that users make appropriate efforts to make sure their devices remain dry. If your device has experienced liquid ingress, we recommend that you stop using the device and let it dry thoroughly before attempting to re-use or charge the device. If your device doesn’t properly operate or charge properly after drying, you need to replace it.

Reader comparison

This table shows the features of the currently available readers.

		Stripe Reader S700	BBPOS WisePOS E	Stripe Reader M2	BBPOS WisePad 3	Tap to Pay
Country availability		Supported countries	Supported countries	US only	Supported countries Non-US	Supported countries
Device category		sPOS	sPOS	mPOS	mPOS	Compatible iPhones and Android devices
Reader connection		Internet	Internet	Bluetooth, USB	Bluetooth, USB	–
Payment types	Contactless cards and digital wallets
	EMV chip cards					–
	Magstripe cards				–	–
	Offline mode					–
Reporting and device management	Basic device reporting and monitoring					Basic reporting
Reporting and device management	Terminal Hardware Ordering (THOr) API Preview					–
Integration	iOS
	Android
	React Native Preview
	Server-driven integration			–	–	–
	Javascript			–	–	–
On-reader experiences	Custom splash screen			–	–	–
	Tipping			On receipt tipping only		User can implement this functionality within their iOS or Android app
	Ability to collect input on-screen			–	–	User can implement this functionality within their iOS or Android app
	Ability to run custom POS app	Paid feature, contact your sales representative	–	–	–	User can implement this functionality within their iOS or Android app

Device specs and accessories

Reader type: Stripe Reader S700, BBPOS WisePOS E, Stripe Reader M2, BBPOS WisePad 3, Tap to Pay

Attributes	Stripe Reader S700	BBPOS WisePOS E	Stripe Reader M2	BBPOS WisePad 3	Tap to Pay
Approximate dimensions	161.9 x 81.6 x 21.4 mm / 6.375 x 3.187 x 0.875 in	188.6 x 76.2 x 32.7 mm / 7.43 x 3 x 1.29 in	73.5 x 67 x 19.5 mm / 2.89 x 2.63 x 0.76 in	69.7 x 121.7 x 17.7 mm / 2.74 x 4.79 x 0.7 in	–
Approximate weight	318g	318g	85g / 2.99oz	130g / 4.59oz
Display	5.5" IPS LCD display with Gorilla glass, 1920 x 1080, 580 nit	5" IPS display capacitive touch screen	–	2.4" color LCD (320 x 240) with backlight	–
Battery	Battery capacity: Rechargeable Li-polymer, 3.7V, 4,950mAh Battery life: 2.5 hours time to charge, 140 hours (standby), 15 hours (active use)	Battery capacity: Rechargeable Li-polymer, 3.7v, 3,200mAh Battery life: 2.75 hours time to charge, 250 hours (standby), 12 hours (active use)	Battery capacity: Rechargeable Li-polymer, 3.7V, 520mAh Battery life: 2 hours time to charge, 42 hours (standby), 28 hours (active use)	Battery capacity: Rechargeable Li-polymer, 3.7v, 750 mAh Battery life: 2 hours time to charge, 20 hours (standby), 15 hours (active use)	–
Memory	4GB RAM	2GB RAM	128kb RAM	128kb RAM	–
Storage	64GB	16GB	1MB	1MB	–
Processor	Octa Core A53	Quad Core Cortex A7	Cortex M4 Secure MCU	Cortex M4 Secure MCU	–
Charging connection	USB-C port, Accessory dock	Micro-USB port, Accessory dock	USB-C port	USB-C port, Accessory dock	–
Communication interface	WiFi, Ethernet (with optional hub)	WiFi, Ethernet (with optional dock)	Bluetooth, USB (Android SDK only)	Bluetooth 4.2 BLE, USB (Android SDK only)	–
Operating system	Android 10	Android 9	Proprietary	Proprietary	iOS 16.0 and later or Android 11 and later
Camera	Front and rear present but not supported	Rear present but not supported	–	–	–
Audio jack			–	–	–
Microphone	Front and rear present but not supported	Front and rear present but not supported	–	–	–
Security	End-to-end encryption, P2PE ready, Mail order telephone order (MO/TO) P2PE PCI listing	End-to-end encryption, P2PE ready , Mail order telephone order (MO/TO) P2PE PCI listing	End-to-end encryption, P2PE ready PCI listing	End-to-end encryption, P2PE ready PCI listing	End-to-end encryption
Stripe-designed accessories	Stripe case, Dock, Hub, Third-party stand	Dock	Dock, Mount	–	–

*Battery life information is only an estimate. Battery life varies depending on a number of factors including product specifications, settings, and applications or deployed features.

Integration platform comparison

Mobile application SDKs for all reader types:

For smart readers only without offline payment support:

Server-driven integration, which uses the Stripe API rather than a Terminal client SDK
JavaScript SDK

Choose an integration based on the following factors:

Feature table

This table lists the features of the five integration platforms.

	iOS	JavaScript	Server-driven
Available in US
Available in other supported countries
Bluetooth reader support		–	–
Smart reader support
Multiparty payments with Connect
Collect tips
Save payment details for future use
Refund transactions
Provide receipts
Display cart details
Incremental authorizations
Extended authorizations
USB support	–	–	–
Operate offline		–	–
Ability to collect input on-screen

Global availability

Not all readers are available in every country. This table lists the readers and platforms you can use in each country.

Countries	Android**	iOS**	JavaScript	Server-Driven
United States	Stripe Reader M2 Bluetooth or USB Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay Embedded	Stripe Reader M2 Bluetooth Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay Embedded	Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart
Canada Italy Netherlands	WisePad 3 Bluetooth or USB Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay* Embedded	WisePad 3 Bluetooth Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay Embedded	Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	WisePOS E Smart
Australia Ireland New Zealand United Kingdom	WisePad 3 Bluetooth or USB Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay Embedded	WisePad 3 Bluetooth Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay Embedded	Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	WisePOS E Smart
Singapore	WisePad 3 Bluetooth or USB Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay Embedded	WisePad 3 Bluetooth Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	WisePOS E Smart
France Germany	WisePad 3 Bluetooth or USB Stripe Reader S700 Smart Tap to Pay* Embedded	WisePad 3 Bluetooth Stripe Reader S700 Smart Tap to Pay* Embedded	Stripe Reader S700 Smart
Belgium Denmark Luxembourg Malaysia Norway Spain	WisePad 3 Bluetooth or USB Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay* Embedded	WisePad 3 Bluetooth Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	WisePOS E Smart
Austria Czech Republic Finland Poland⁺ Portugal Sweden Switzerland	WisePad 3 Bluetooth or USB Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay* Embedded	WisePad 3 Bluetooth Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart Tap to Pay* Embedded	Stripe Reader S700 Smart WisePOS E Smart	WisePOS E Smart

⁺Terminal is currently in beta in this country.

*This Terminal integration shape is currently in beta.

**Compatibility for this mobile SDK also applies when used with React Native.

Connection to Stripe

Before processing payments, you must connect a Terminal reader to your point of sale application using the Terminal SDK. Each reader can only connect to one instance of the SDK at a time. For example, if you want four mobile readers in your store and your app runs on iOS, you also need four iOS devices. Only one reader connects to the SDK at a time.

Pre-certification

In-person payments must follow strict rules to meet PCI compliance, PCI certifications, and EMV certifications.

Terminal offers pre-certified readers that accept payment details (EMV, contactless, and swiped), encrypt sensitive card information, and return a token to your application through the Stripe Terminal SDK so you can confirm payment.

Reader software updates

Stripe and our hardware partners periodically release reader software updates, which can include improvements and required security updates. Your application must include support for automatic updates. Failing to install a required update can prevent a reader from accepting payments. Smart readers update themselves automatically when powered on, sufficiently charged, and not in use. Bluetooth readers update themselves automatically upon connection to your point of sale.