A Contactless Reader is a hardware device (card terminal) equipped with NFC technology that allows it to communicate with contactless cards and mobile wallets. It enables “Tap to Pay” functionality.

FAQs:

  • Do I need to buy a card reader?
    Not necessarily. With “Tap to Pay on iPhone” and “Tap to Pay on Android,” your smartphone can act as the reader.
  • What is the symbol for contactless?
    It looks like a sideways Wi-Fi symbol (four curved lines).
  • Can a contactless reader read chips?
    Most modern readers are “hybrid,” meaning they accept Tap, Chip insert, and sometimes magnetic stripe swipes.

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