
Retail Hardware

Seamless Card-Present Transactions
Accept Payments Anywhere, Anytime with Plug’n Pay
Plug’n Pay supports a wide range of retail hardware, enabling fast, reliable, and secure card-present transactions for your business—whether at the counter, on the floor, or on the go.
“Flexible Hardware Support for Every Retail Environment”
From simple card readers to full POS terminals and receipt printers, Plug’n Pay works with the devices you already use - or plan to use - across multiple platforms and applications.
Supported Hardware Types
1. Keyboard-Emulated Card Readers
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Recommended for most businesses: no special integration required.
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Compatible with Virtual Terminal, Smart Screens, and custom applications.
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Works from any manufacturer that supports keyboard emulation.
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Supports both non-encrypted and encrypted readers.
Supported Encrypted Brands:
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MagTek
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ID Tech
Benefits:
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Instant setup for non-encrypted readers.
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Encrypted readers provide an added layer of security for sensitive transactions.
2. Mobile Card Readers
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Designed for mobile and tablet applications only.
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Supports MagTek devices with key injection and integration via MagTek SDK.
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Ideal for on-the-go retail or mobile sales teams.
Important Notes:
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Not compatible with Virtual Terminal or Smart Screens.
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Requires custom development and SDK integration.
3. POS Terminals
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Design your own with keyboard-emulated or SDK-based integrations.
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Developers are responsible for firmware/software integration.
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Supports magstripe transactions.
[* EMV (chip) and NFC (contactless) are not supported via this method.]
For complete EMV (chip) and NFC (contactless) ready options, please speak with sales for details & options.
4. Receipt Printers
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Any standard printer compatible with your system can be used.
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Customization of receipt templates for a specialized layouts.
Compatibility & Setup Guidelines
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Keyboard-emulated readers work across all desktops or via mobile (using USB OTG adapters).
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Mobile SDK-based readers require development effort.
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Mobile-specific readers will not function without SDK integration.
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Complete EMV/NFC ready options are available, speak with sales.
Why Choose Plug’n Pay for Card-Present Transactions
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Versatility: Works with desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
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Flexibility: Supports a range of readers, terminals, and printers.
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Ease of Use: Keyboard-emulated readers are plug-and-play.
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Security: Encrypted options protect sensitive cardholder data.
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Scalable: Perfect for small shops, large retail stores, and mobile sales teams alike.