# BBPOS Chipper 2X BT Learn about the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT reader. > #### No longer supported > > This reader is no longer available for purchase. If you’re getting started with Stripe Terminal, we recommend [viewing our supported reader offerings](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/setup-reader.md). ![](https://b.stripecdn.com/docs-statics-srv/assets/bbpos-photo-no-white.bf21912a012f27483d48a968515d723c.png) The [BBPOS Chipper 2X BT](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/setup-reader/bbpos-chipper2xbt.md) is a handheld reader for use with mobile applications. It uses [Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/connect-reader.md?reader-type=bluetooth) or [USB](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/connect-reader.md?terminal-sdk-platform=android&reader-type=usb) (Android only) to connect to the Stripe Terminal SDK on a mobile device. This reader is compatible with iOS, Android, and React Native SDKs. To view the reader’s parts and features, see the [BBPOS Chipper 2X BT product sheet](https://docs.stripecdn.com/c2xbt-product-sheet.pdf). ## LED status lights The LEDs on the reader show the current reader and NFC status. ### Reader status When you turn on the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT, the LED located beside the power button shows the reader’s current status. | Light | Meaning | | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **None** | The reader is off. | | **Flashing blue every second** | The reader is on and ready to connect to a device. (Will turn off after 5 min.) | | **Multicoloured flashing** | The reader has been discovered using Bluetooth Proximity or USB (Android only) and is ready to connect. | | **Steady blue** | The reader is connected to a device. | | **Flashing blue every 5 seconds** | The reader is in standby mode. (Will remain in standby indefinitely.) | | **Alternating red and magenta** | The reader is charging. | | **Flashing red** | The reader’s battery is low. | | **Rapidly flashing blue and orange** | The reader has finished installing a software update. If the reader is unresponsive after the update completes, restart the reader by turning it off and on. | ### NFC status The LEDs above the NFC marking show the NFC reading status. ### LED icon meanings Use this table to understand what the icons in the subsequent table indicate. | Icon | Meaning | | ---- | ---------------------- | | | The light is on. | | | The light is flashing. | | | The light is off. | | LEDs | Meaning | | ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | (flashing) The reader is connecting to the POS terminal. | | | The reader is ready for tapping a card. | | | (LEDs on in consecutive order) The reader is reading card information. | | | (LEDs and one beep sound) The reader has successfully read the card. | | | (No LEDs and one beep sound) The transaction is complete. | | | (No LEDs and two beep sounds) Retry tapping a card. | ### Reader software releases - [deviceSoftwareVersion (iOS)](https://stripe.dev/stripe-terminal-ios/docs/Classes/SCPReader.html#/c:objc\(cs\)SCPReader\(py\)deviceSoftwareVersion) - [softwareVersion (Android)](https://stripe.dev/stripe-terminal-android/external/com.stripe.stripeterminal.external.models/-reader/software-version.html) The software on the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT consists of a firmware version, configuration name, and key identifier. The reader **software version** joins these three components with underscores into a single string. Note there are 3 different revisions to the BBPOS Chipper 2X BT. The first 6 characters in the serial number identifies which revision you have. #### CHB20 | Latest Version | | ------------------------------------ | | `1.00.03.50-SZZZ_Generic_v47-300001` | #### Firmware versions | Version | Release Date | Description | | --------------------- | ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `1.00.03.50` | `2023-07-24` | Maintenance updates. | | `1.00.03.49` | `2022-08-30` | Maintenance updates. | | `1.00.03.48` | `2022-05-05` | USB connectivity improvements and maintenance updates. | | `1.00.03.47` | `2022-02-23` | Bluetooth connectivity improvements and maintenance updates. | | `1.00.03.34.921a53dc` | `2021-10-20` | Updates reader CAPK keys. You must install before December 31, 2021 to continue accepting payments. | | `1.00.03.34` | `2018-11-29` | Adds the ability for the reader to beep when a card is inserted. | | `1.00.03.32` | `2018-09-20` | | | `1.00.02.31` | `2018-08-02` | | | `1.00.02.30` | | The initial firmware version available for this device. | #### Configurations | Name | Release Date | Description | | ------------------ | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `SZZZ_Generic_v47` | `2023-07-24` | Updates production configuration for this device. | | `SZZZ_Generic_v46` | `2021-09-13` | Enables contactless during `collectSetupIntentPaymentMethod`. | | `SZZZ_Generic_v45` | `2020-08-06` | Fixes a bug in which the Chipper 2X BT no longer gave audible feedback on chip transactions | | `SZZZ_Generic_v44` | `2020-06-25` | Updates American Express CVM contactless limit to US$200 due to Covid-19. | | `SZZZ_Generic_v40` | `2019-05-29` | Fixes an issue where certain Amex contactless transactions couldn’t be read. | | `SZZZ_Generic_v37` | `2018-11-20` | Enables beeps when a card is inserted, the transaction is complete, and when a card is left in the reader. | | `SZZZ_Generic_v36` | `2018-09-28` | Enabled card insert and removal detection outside of a transaction. | | `SZZZ_Generic_v35` | | The initial configuration available for this device. | #### Key identifiers | Identifier | Release Date | Description | | ---------- | ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `30000` | | The initial key identifier available for this device. | | `300001` | `2020-06-30` | An alias for `30000` that might be visible in newer Terminal SDK versions. | #### CHB20Y | Latest Version | | ------------------------------------- | | `1.03.00.07-SZZZ_Generic_Y_v3-300001` | #### Firmware versions | Version | Release Date | Description | | --------------------- | ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `1.03.00.07` | `2023-07-24` | Maintenance updates. | | `1.03.00.05` | `2022-05-05` | USB connectivity improvements and maintenance updates. | | `1.03.00.02.5cc80c4b` | `2021-10-20` | Updates reader CAPK keys. You must install before December 31, 2021 to continue accepting payments. | | `1.03.00.02` | `2021-08-27` | The initial firmware version available for this device. | #### Configurations | Name | Release Date | Description | | ------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | `SZZZ_Generic_Y_v3` | `2023-07-24` | Updates production configuration for this device. | | `SZZZ_Generic_Y_v2` | `2021-09-13` | Enables contactless during `collectSetupIntentPaymentMethod`. | | `SZZZ_Generic_Y_v1` | `2021-08-27` | The initial configuration available for this device. | #### Key identifiers | Identifier | Release Date | Description | | ---------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `30000` | | The initial key identifier available for this device. | | `300001` | `2020-06-30` | An alias for `30000` that may be visible in newer Terminal SDK versions. | #### CHB20Z | Latest Version | | ------------------------------------- | | `1.02.00.07-SZZZ_Generic_Z_v3-300001` | #### Firmware versions | Version | Release Date | Description | | --------------------- | ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `1.02.00.07` | `2023-07-24` | Maintenance updates. | | `1.02.00.02.5cc80c4b` | `2021-10-20` | Updates reader CAPK keys. You must install before December 31, 2021 to continue accepting payments. | | `1.02.00.02` | `2021-08-27` | The initial firmware version available for this device. | #### Configurations | Name | Release Date | Description | | ------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | `SZZZ_Generic_Z_v3` | `2023-07-24` | Updates production configuration for this device. | | `SZZZ_Generic_Z_v2` | `2021-09-13` | Enables contactless during `collectSetupIntentPaymentMethod`. | | `SZZZ_Generic_Z_v1` | `2021-08-27` | The initial configuration available for this device. | #### Key identifiers | Identifier | Release Date | Description | | ---------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `30000` | | The initial key identifier available for this device. | | `300001` | `2021-08-27` | An alias for `30000` that may be visible in newer Terminal SDK versions. | ## See also - [Set up BBPOS Chipper 2X BT](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/setup-reader/bbpos-chipper2xbt.md) - [Set up your integration](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/setup-integration.md) - [Connect to a reader](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/connect-reader.md) - [Collect payments](https://docs.stripe.com/terminal/payments/collect-card-payment.md) The BBPOS and Chipper™ name and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of BBPOS Limited in the United States and/or other countries. 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