NYC1 - Select the Card Reader

Modified on Tue, 30 Apr, 2024 at 2:20 PM


iOS—option 1: select from a list


a)  Select Nearby readers.


          The list shows the card readers that are within range of the mobile device, sorted by proximity: the reader that is nearest to the mobile device is shown first.


b)  From the list, select the card reader you want to use.


          You can recognize card readers by their serial number, which is shown on the back of the reader and in the list.



iOS—option 2: scan the barcode of the reader



a)  Select Scan barcode.


b)  If prompted, select the option to allow the app to use the camera of your mobile device.


c)  Point the camera of your mobile device at the barcode on the back of the card reader.


Android: select from a list


  • From the list, select the card reader you want to use.  You can recognize card readers by their serial number, which is shown on the back of the reader and in the list.


Example screens


The next images show example reader selection screens on iOS and on Android. 


Your POS app may show a different screen.



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