What credit card readers will work with Thundertix? - Mon - Mar 28, 2011 - 12:22pm

Posted by Dawn Updated: Nov 2023 0 Comments Credit Card Processing
We have several options for hardware that integrate with ThunderTix.  The hardware you choose is wholly dependent on which payment gateway you use.  Please see the list of readers by gateway below:

Stripe Terminal
If your business is based in the United States or Canada and you use Stripe as your payment gateway, you are eligible for the Stripe Terminal. The Stripe Terminal is a device sold by Stripe that allows patrons to insert their credit card into the Chip (EMV) reader rather than swiping. In addition, the Stripe Terminal allows for payments via "tapping" the card on the device. Stripe offers EMV Level 1, 2, 3 pre-certified Stripe card readers providing end-to-end encryption. These readers offer support for chip cards and contactless payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, and help protect you against liability for counterfeit fraud.


When using the Stripe Terminal for in-person transactions, the rate will be decreased from 2.9% to 2.7% per transaction and from $0.30 to $0.05 per transaction. The Terminal (previously Verifone® P400, now BBPOS WisePOS E) can be purchased for $249-299 directly from Stripe (depending on your location).

Connecting the Stripe Terminal


Square Terminal
If your business is based in the United States or Canada and you use Square as your payment gateway, you are eligible for the Square Terminal. The Square Terminal is a device sold by Square that allows patrons to insert their credit card into the Chip (EMV) reader rather than swiping. In addition, the Square Terminal allows for payments via "tapping" the card on the device. Square offers EMV Level 1, 2, 3 pre-certified Stripe card readers providing end-to-end encryption. These readers offer support for chip cards and contactless payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, and help protect you against liability for counterfeit fraud.


When using the Square Terminal for in-person transactions, the rate will be decreased from 2.9% to 2.6% per transaction and from $0.30 to $0.10 per transaction. The Terminal can be purchased for $299-399 (depending on your location) directly from Square.

Once the equipment is received, start the process of a new order. When you get to the final checkout page, choose the "Terminal" tab to connect and register your Terminal with your ThunderTix account.

How do I integrate the Square payment gateway with ThunderTix?

Bluetooth Device for the iOS and Android apps
For Stripe gateway users only, we integrate with Stripe's BBPOS Chipper and the Stripe M2 -- compact, bluetooth credit card readers that needs no hard wired connection. They read credit cards using traditional card swipes, "dipped" transactions' and the newest and most secure "tapped" readers that allow for a fully hands-free experience.

These readers work with any Android device that is using the Android 11 operating system or earlier. We are working on a new app for Android devices over 11, as we've learned that the existing Android App cannot be updated to work with the latest versions of the Stripe mobile library. 

Purchase your card readers directly from Stripe.

USB-enabled Credit Card readers
We do not support USB credit card readers due to the lack of security features.

• Sign Up Today and Start Selling Tickets Login