Our flexible card reader works wherever you need to make a sale—on the go or at the counter. Pair with the point-of-sale app on a smartphone or tablet for all the features you need.
Setup is fast and checkout is efficient, so you can take payments quickly.
The card reader’s battery lasts up to 8 hours or 100 transactions.
That’s a one-time-only cost.¹ Add additional card readers for £59. All prices excluding VAT. Delivery fees and terms apply.
Accept card and contactless payments easily, whether you’re selling from a food truck or your design studio.
Integrate our card reader with a partner point of sale solution to start accepting payments, fast.
How to set up your card reader
Sign in or sign up
Create a Business account if you don’t have one already. It’s easy, fast, and free to sign-up.
Purchase
Get your Card reader to start accepting in-person payments quickly.
Download
Load the Zettle by PayPal app onto your smartphone or tablet.
Pair
Pair your smartphone or tablet with your card reader via Bluetooth, and you’ve got the green light to begin selling.
Not sure if the card reader or the terminal is the best fit for your business? Compare the features below to make the right choice for you.
| Card Reader | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware cost | £29 for your first card reader1 Additional card readers £59 each. All prices excluding VAT. Delivery fees and terms apply. | £1492 All prices excluding VAT. Delivery fees and terms apply. |
| Monthly subscription for POS app | ||
| Extra hardware or devices needed to run POS app | Yes—mobile phone or tablet with iOS/Android to connect via Bluetooth | No |
| Weight | 130 grams | 210 grams |
| Dimensions | 11 x 7 x 2 cm | 13.8 x 7.6 x 1.5 cm |
| WiFi connectivity | Compatible via Bluetooth connection to separate device | |
| 3G/4G connectivity | Compatible via Bluetooth connection to separate device | |
| Battery life | 8 hours (100 transactions) | 12 hours (4-6 hours with intensive use) |
| Typical time to process chip cards | 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Typical time to process contactless (NFC) cards | 3 seconds | 3 seconds |
| Screen dimensions | 32 x 128 pixels | 9" x 5" 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Colors | Black, White | Dark gray |
| Bluetooth range | 15 meters | |
| Accept chip and PIN cards | ||
| Accept contactless (NFC) cards | ||
| Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay | ||
| Scan barcodes | Add-on barcode scanner | Optional built-in barcode scanner |
| Optional accessories | Charging dock, printer, tablet stand, and more | Combined charging dock & printer |
| Time to power up | 2 seconds | Up to 90 seconds |
| Time to charge | 1-2 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
Once you have your card reader, make your POS system fit your business with accessories like receipt printers or barcode scanners. Or if you need a fuller setup for your storefront counter, check out our ready-made store kits.
Locks your card reader into place and charges in dock.
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Reads labels with digital precision at lightning speed.
Our point-of-sale software gives you the features you need to accept payments fast on your phone, streamline checkout, easily manage inventory, and efficiently track sales metrics—all in one place.
Every business needs a reliable partner. From secure payment processing to helpful business insights, we’re here for you.
