PayPal Chip and Swipe Reader Guide.
Get paid where your business takes you. Just download the
PayPal Here app on your compatible smartphone or tablet, pair it with your Chip and Swipe Card reader and you're ready to start accepting payments.
Is your reader is being shipped? No problem, start accepting payments straight away with
QR codes using the app.
Explore the PayPal Here Guide to learn more.
Get to know your Chip and Swipe Reader.
The PayPal Chip and Swipe Reader is an easy, secure way to process chip or magnetic stripe cards.
See how easy it is to get started with your Chip and Swipe Reader.
How to set up your card reader.
Charge your reader, then turn it on
Charge reader by connecting it with the enclosed micro-USB cable to a power outlet. The blue blinking light on your reader will indicate it's ready to connect.
Enable Bluetooth®
Turn on your Bluetooth in your mobile device Settings.
Pair with the PayPal Here app
Open the PayPal Here app and tap the menu at the top left. Next, select Have a new reader?. You’ll be guided to find available card readers to pair and connect.
Check for the latest updates
Always keep your reader up-to-date. If required, please follow the on-screen prompts for the latest firmware updates.
Learn how to accept chip and magnetic stripe card payments.
Insert Chip Card
Many cards now contain EMV chip technology, which creates a unique code for every transaction to help reduce fraud.
Swipe Credit or Debit Cards
All credit cards continue to have magnetic stripes in case a customer doesn’t have an EMV chip card.
Choose your Chip and Swipe Reader accessories.
Point-of-sale stands
Lockable tablet enclosures that are easy to use and help protect your tablet.
Receipt printers
Print professional-looking receipts quickly.
Cash drawers
Organize your cash and help keep your money secure with these cash-drawer options.
Get PayPal Here support.
Find answers online
Visit the Help Center to check our PayPal Here FAQs or ask the PayPal community.
Use in-app help
Troubleshoot directly from the PayPal Here app on your compatible smartphone or tablet.
Give us a call
Reach out to our Customer Support team for live help at 1-877-569-1136.
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