Stripe Terminal
Product · Hardware / device · Sales by Stripe
Unify online and in-person payments with custom POS solutions and pre-certified hardware.
Stripe Terminal is a set of hardware and developer tools for unifying online and in-person payments. It allows businesses to build custom point-of-sale experiences with pre-certified readers and mobile Tap to Pay, all managed through a single Stripe account.
Category: Point of Sale
- Supported Markets
- 39 countries
- Hardware Models
- T600 and other pre-certified readers
- Mobile Support
- Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android
- Integration Methods
- APIs, SDKs, and no-code options
- Reporting
- Unified online and in-person dashboard
- Logistics
- Automated fulfillment and management
- Unify online and in-person payments in one place
- Accept payments in 39 markets globally
- Pre-certified readers including the T600 model
- Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android support
- Automated hardware logistics and fulfillment
Overview
Stripe Terminal is a unified commerce platform that enables businesses to accept in-person payments using pre-certified hardware and developer-friendly SDKs. It is designed for enterprises and platforms that need to bridge the gap between online and physical sales channels, providing a single view of customer data and transaction history. The product includes a range of hardware options, from mobile readers to the Stripe Terminal T600 smart terminal, as well as software-only solutions like Tap to Pay for mobile devices. By integrating with the broader Stripe ecosystem, Terminal simplifies reconciliation, reporting, and hardware logistics across 39 global markets. Platforms can further leverage Terminal to offer white-labeled point-of-sale solutions and automated hardware fulfillment to their own merchants.
In-person Payment Solutions
- Custom POS Development: Stripe Terminal provides a set of SDKs and APIs that allow developers to build custom point-of-sale applications for web, iOS, and Android platforms.
- Pre-certified Hardware: The platform supports a range of pre-certified card readers, including handheld mobile devices and countertop smart terminals like the Stripe Terminal T600.
- Tap to Pay on Mobile: Businesses can accept contactless payments directly on compatible iPhone and Android devices using Tap to Pay, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
- Configurable UI and Branding: Terminal allows for configurable on-reader interactions and custom branding to maintain a consistent brand experience at the point of sale.
Management and Integration
- Unified Commerce Reporting: Terminal consolidates in-person and online payment data into a single Stripe account for simplified reporting and a unified customer view.
- Hardware Logistics Automation: Platforms can automate the ordering, fulfillment, and management of hardware for their merchants through Stripe's logistics infrastructure.
- Industry-Specific Workflows: The system supports specialized industry applications, such as dine-in workflows for restaurants, through the Apps on Devices feature.
- Global Market Support: Terminal is available across 39 global markets, supporting multiple card brands and digital wallets for international operations.
Use cases
- Retailers use Stripe Terminal to unify their online and in-store sales data for a single view of customer behavior.
- SaaS platforms embed Terminal to provide their merchants with integrated hardware and in-person payment capabilities.
- Restaurants implement Terminal with handheld readers to enable dine-in workflows and tableside ordering.
- Mobile service providers use Tap to Pay on Android or iPhone to accept contactless payments without carrying extra hardware.
Specifications
- Supported Markets
- 39 countries
- Hardware Models
- T600 and other pre-certified readers
- Mobile Support
- Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android
- Integration Methods
- APIs, SDKs, and no-code options
- Reporting
- Unified online and in-person dashboard
- Logistics
- Automated fulfillment and management
- Customization
- Configurable UI and on-reader interactions
How it works
- Select Hardware or Mobile Option: Choose from Stripe's range of pre-certified handheld or countertop readers, or enable Tap to Pay on mobile devices.
- Integrate with POS Software: Use Stripe's SDKs and APIs to build a custom point-of-sale experience or integrate with existing third-party POS software.
- Manage Logistics and Deployment: Order and manage hardware through the Stripe Dashboard, with automated fulfillment and white-labeled logistics available for platforms.
- Process Unified Payments: Accept in-person payments that are automatically synced with online transaction data for unified reporting and reconciliation.
FAQ
What are the integration options for Stripe Terminal?
You can develop your own custom POS app using Stripe's APIs and SDKs, choose from hundreds of third-party integrations, or use Stripe’s no-code solution.
Which payment methods and markets does Stripe Terminal support?
Stripe Terminal supports multiple card brands and digital wallets across 39 markets.
Can I use Stripe Terminal without dedicated hardware?
Yes, you can accept payments without extra hardware using Tap to Pay on compatible iPhone and Android devices.
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