Compatible Retail Hardware

PlugnPay supports a range of third-party hardware devices to enable card-present transactions.

Devices can be used with:

Virtual Terminal
Smart Screens
Custom applications

Most supported devices connect via USB or Bluetooth and work across modern operating systems and browsers.

Supported Hardware Types

1. Keyboard-Emulated Card Readers

Recommended for most users

Works as a keyboard input device (no special integration required)
Compatible with Virtual Terminal, Smart Screens, or custom apps
Supported from any manufacturer if keyboard emulation is enabled

Includes:

Non-encrypted readers → may be used immediately
Encrypted readers → requires key injection

Supported encrypted brands:

MagTek
ID Tech

2. Mobile Card Readers

For mobile/tablet applications only

Supported only for MagTek devices
Requires:
- Key injection (Key ID: 90125100)
- Integration with MagTek SDK

Important:

Not compatible with Virtual Terminal or Smart Screens
Requires custom development

3. POS Terminals

Must follow the same rules as card readers:
- Keyboard-emulated or SDK-based integration
Developers are responsible for firmware/software integration

Limitations:

Swipe (magstripe) only
EMV (chip) and NFC (contactless) are not supported

4. Receipt Printers

Any standard printer is supported
Must be accessible through your system’s print function

Compatibility Guidelines

Card Reader Compatibility Test

Open a text editor (e.g., Notepad)
Swipe a card
If card data appears as typed text → compatible

Printer Compatibility Test

Print any document or webpage
If it prints correctly → compatible

Key Requirements

MagTek encrypted devices:
- Request Key ID 90125100 at purchase
ID Tech encrypted devices:
- Contact us for key configuration guidance

Important Notes

Keyboard-emulated readers work across desktop and mobile (via USB OTG adapters)
Mobile SDK-based readers require development effort
Mobile-specific readers will not function without SDK integration