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Hardware specifications for Stripe Terminal readers. Purchase readers in Dashboard → Terminal → Shop.

Stripe readers

Stripe Reader S700 / S710

Modern smart readers with touchscreens.

  • Full Android-based smart terminal
  • 5" touchscreen display
  • NFC, chip, magnetic stripe
  • WiFi + optional Ethernet (dock)
  • Available accessories: Case, Dock, Hub

Stripe Reader M2

Compact mobile reader for card-present payments.

  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • NFC + magnetic stripe
  • Pairs with iOS and Android devices via Stripe Terminal SDK

BBPOS readers

ReaderTypeConnectivity
BBPOS Chipper 2X BTMobile Bluetooth readerBluetooth
BBPOS WisePad 3Handheld readerBluetooth
BBPOS WisePOS ESmart countertop terminalWiFi + Ethernet

Verifone readers

Verifone reader support is in public preview (US, Canada; select models in Ireland, UK, Singapore).

ReaderForm factor
V660pCountertop
UX700Multi-lane
P630Mobile
M425Mobile

Choosing a reader

Use caseRecommended reader
Countertop / retailS700/S710, WisePOS E
Mobile / pop-upM2, Chipper 2X BT, WisePad 3
High-volume checkout laneVerifone V660p, UX700

Ordering readers

Purchase in Dashboard → Terminal → Shop.

Test your integration with the simulated reader before ordering hardware:

bash
# Register code for simulated S700
registration_code: simulated-s700

# Register code for simulated WisePOS E  
registration_code: simulated-wpe

Reader setup

  1. Order reader from Dashboard → Terminal → Shop
  2. Create a Location for the reader
  3. Register the reader (registration code printed on device)
  4. The reader downloads its configuration automatically based on its Location

Fleet management

Manage readers across multiple locations via Dashboard → Terminal → Readers or via the API:

bash
# List all readers
curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/terminal/readers \
  -u "sk_test_YOUR_KEY:"

# Filter by location
curl -G https://api.stripe.com/v1/terminal/readers \
  -u "sk_test_YOUR_KEY:" \
  -d location={{LOCATION_ID}}

Stripe API Reference - Self-contained docs reference, refreshed 2026-05-18