
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.