Card Entry Methods (iPP320 PIN Pad)

There are four methods of entering credit and debit card information on the iPP320 PIN Pad:

       Swipe

       Tap

       Insert

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Swipe: magnetic stripe cards

Follow these instructions to swipe a credit or debit card on the iPP320 PIN Pad's magnetic stripe reader.

NOTE: If the card has a chip, it must be inserted (see Insert: Chip Cards below.)

  1. The iPP320 PIN Pad displays "SWIPE OR INSERT CARD" or "SWIPE, TAP OR INSERT CARD".

  2. You or the customer swipes the card on the PIN Pad's magnetic stripe reader.
    NOTE: If the card is a credit card, you should swipe the card. If the card is a debit card, the customer will be prompted to enter a PIN.

Tip for proper card swipe:

 

Wave/tap: Contactless cards

Follow these instructions to tap or wave a contactless debit or credit card on the iPP320 PIN Pad's embedded contactless reader. .  

  1. The iPP320 PIN pad displays "SWIPE, TAP OR INSERT CARD".

  2. The customer taps/waves their card over the PIN Pad's display screen.

Note the following :

  1. The iPP320 PIN Pad beeps and four green lights flash when the contactless reader is reading the card data.

Tips for proper card tap/wave:

 

Maximum Contactless Dollar Value (CDV)

To determine the maximum CDV for a card type, contact us at 1-855-423-PAYD (7293).

 

Insert: Chip Cards

Follow the instructions below to properly insert a chip credit or debit card into the iPP320 PIN Pad's chip reader.

  1. The iPP320 PIN Pad displays "SWIPE OR INSERT CARD" or "SWIPE, TAP OR INSERT CARD".

  2. The customer inserts their card into the PIN Pad's chip reader.

NOTE: Unless the PIN Pad prompts otherwise, the card should not be swiped even if it has a magnetic stripe.

  1. The customer may be prompted to enter data, including their PIN.

  2. The customer leaves the chip card inserted until the "REMOVE CARD" prompt displays on the iPP320 PIN Pad.

 

Tip for proper card insertion:

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