Payment Technology
Payment technology for wherever business happens.
- The checkout is part of a bigger operation
Payments should fit the way the business runs.
For a fixed checkout, businesses typically look at Countertop devices — reliable payment technology built for a consistent point of sale.
Browse Hardware CatalogPayment technology families
Six categories, one catalog.
Countertop
Built for the checkout counter.
Reliable payment technology for businesses with a fixed point of sale and consistent checkout environment.
Best for: Retail counters, service desks, reception areas, fixed checkout
Smart Terminals
More capability at the point of payment.
Touchscreen payment devices designed for richer merchant and customer interactions at checkout.
Handheld & Wireless
Take checkout to the customer.
Portable payment technology for tableside service, line-busting, curbside, events, and teams that don’t stay behind a counter.
Mobile Readers
Compact payment acceptance for businesses on the move.
Flexible mobile payment hardware for field teams, events, pop-ups, and other mobile commerce environments.
Customer-Facing & PIN Pads
Give customers their own payment interaction.
Dedicated customer-facing devices for supported card, PIN, and contactless payment experiences.
Specialty Hardware
Built for specialized payment environments.
Explore kiosks, peripherals, accessories, and other payment technology for more specialized operating needs.
Compare payment technology
A general guide, not a spec sheet.
| Countertop | Smart Terminal | Handheld / Wireless | Mobile Reader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed / Portable | Fixed | Fixed or Portable | Portable | Portable |
| Typical Connectivity | Wired / Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi / Ethernet | Wireless / Cellular | Bluetooth / Mobile App |
| Touchscreen | Model-dependent — TODO: VERIFY | Typically yes | Model-dependent — TODO: VERIFY | Typically no |
| Typical Environment | Fixed checkout | High-interaction checkout | Tableside, events, curbside | Field, pop-up, on-the-go |