credit card reader

Checkout swipe device

A credit card reader is a device that processes payment cards by reading data from their magnetic stripe, chip, or contactless signal.

Readers range from countertop terminals at retail stores to small dongles that plug into smartphones: The food truck uses a credit card reader attached to a tablet.

Also called a card reader or card terminal.

Opposites
payment method processed

credit card readercash register

Retail transaction machine

cash drawer · cash box · coin counter · coin-operated machine · money box

transaction direction

credit card readerATM

Automated banking kiosk

cash dispenser · automated teller machine · cash machine

Family

credit, credits, credited, crediting, creditor, creditors, credible, incredible, incredibly

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G