Overview
Explore the different type of terminals and how to connect them to your HitPay POS App
Types of Card Readers
BBPOS WisePad 3
Compact mobile bluetooth reader that requires pairing with the HitPay app.
HitPay M2
Compact mobile bluetooth reader that requires pairing with the HitPay app.
BBPOS WisePos E
Smart reader that can be set up as a standalone or paired to HitPay app / your custom POS app.
FlexiPOS
Smart reader that can be set up as a standalone or paired to HitPay app / your custom POS app.
Tap to Pay on Android
Accept contactless transactions using a compatible Android devices (only available in select countries).
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless transactions using a compatible iOS device (only available in select countries).
Availability
Country | FlexiPOS | BBPOS WisePos E | BBPOS WisePad 3 | HitPay M2 | Tap to Pay on Android | Tap to Pay on iPhone |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Canada | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Malaysia | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
New Zealand | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Singapore | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
United Kingdom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
United States | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Recommended Setup Configurations
These configurations are designed to help you decide on the best options to maximize the effectiveness of HitPay’s POS and payment systems.
iPad + WisePAD 3 for Retail Countertops
Setup | WisePAD 3 connected to an iPad. |
Use Case | Ideal for retail countertops where full features of the POS app are needed. |
Pros | Full-featured POS application enhances user experience and functionality. |
Independence from Wi-Fi through the use of a 5G-enabled iPad, ensuring continuous connectivity. | |
Limitations | Bluetooth connectivity may drop, particularly if the app is idle for extended periods. |
Mobile App + WisePAD 3 for Mobility
Setup | Mobile app on iOS or Android device connected to WisePAD 3. |
Use Case | Best for mobility use cases like pop-up stores or roaming sales staff. |
Pros | Portable and easy to carry, enabling sales staff to bring the checkout process directly to the customer. |
Allows staff to use their own devices (BYOD), reducing the need for dedicated hardware. | |
Limitations | Bluetooth connectivity may drop, particularly if the app is idle for extended periods. |
Tap to Pay for In-Person Payments
Setup | Mobile device with NFC capability used for contactless payments. |
Use Case | Ideal for merchants needing mobility and simplicity in transaction settings, not suited for fixed countertop setups. |
Pros | Highly mobile and flexible, enabling payments to be taken anywhere. |
Portable and easy to carry, enabling sales staff to bring the checkout process directly to the customer. | |
Limitations | Limited to contactless payments, excluding swipe, dip, or insert methods. |
May require reconnection each time the app is closed and reopened. | |
Compatibility issues with devices not supporting NFC or specific contactless payment protocols. For full compatibility refer to this link. |
FlexiPOS Standalone
Setup | FlexiPOS used independently as a card reader. |
Use Case | Ideal for businesses using HitPay purely for card reading purposes, without the need for additional POS software integrations. |
Pros | Dedicated device that operates independently without the need for pairing with an app, simplifying the setup and use. |
Provides a stable connection, ensuring reliable card reading and processing. | |
Able to connect to HitPay Wi-fi Printers | |
Limitations | Requires a stable Wi-Fi connection to process transactions. |
Lacks support for HitPay Bluetooth Printers. |
WisePOS E Standalone
Setup | WisePOS E used independently as a card reader. |
Use Case | Ideal for businesses using HitPay purely for card reading purposes, without the need for additional POS software integrations. |
Pros | Dedicated device that operates independently without the need for pairing with an app, simplifying the setup and use. |
Provides a stable connection, ensuring reliable card reading and processing. | |
Able to connect to HitPay Wi-fi Printers | |
Limitations | Requires a stable Wi-Fi connection to process transactions. |
Lacks support for HitPay Bluetooth Printers. |
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