Types of Card Readers

Availability

CountryFlexiPOSBBPOS WisePos EBBPOS WisePad 3HitPay M2Tap to Pay on AndroidTap to Pay on iPhone
Australia
Canada
Malaysia
New Zealand
Singapore
United Kingdom
United States

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

SetupWisePAD 3 connected to an iPad.
Use CaseIdeal for retail countertops where full features of the POS app are needed.
ProsFull-featured POS application enhances user experience and functionality.
Independence from Wi-Fi through the use of a 5G-enabled iPad, ensuring continuous connectivity.
LimitationsBluetooth connectivity may drop, particularly if the app is idle for extended periods.

Mobile App + WisePAD 3 for Mobility

SetupMobile app on iOS or Android device connected to WisePAD 3.
Use CaseBest for mobility use cases like pop-up stores or roaming sales staff.
ProsPortable 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.
LimitationsBluetooth connectivity may drop, particularly if the app is idle for extended periods.

Tap to Pay for In-Person Payments

SetupMobile device with NFC capability used for contactless payments.
Use CaseIdeal for merchants needing mobility and simplicity in transaction settings, not suited for fixed countertop setups.
ProsHighly 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.
LimitationsLimited 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

SetupFlexiPOS used independently as a card reader.
Use CaseIdeal for businesses using HitPay purely for card reading purposes, without the need for additional POS software integrations.
ProsDedicated 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
LimitationsRequires a stable Wi-Fi connection to process transactions.
Lacks support for HitPay Bluetooth Printers.

WisePOS E Standalone

SetupWisePOS E used independently as a card reader.
Use CaseIdeal for businesses using HitPay purely for card reading purposes, without the need for additional POS software integrations.
ProsDedicated 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
LimitationsRequires a stable Wi-Fi connection to process transactions.
Lacks support for HitPay Bluetooth Printers.

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