Learn about the features of QuickBooks Payments card readers and the programs or applications they work best with.
Get up and running for mobile payments. With QuickBooks Payments, you can take payments on-the-go.
We support the following card readers:
- QuickBooks Card Reader (This is currently the only mobile card reader that’s available for purchase.)
- QuickBooks GoPayment Chip and Magstripe Card Reader
- QuickBooks GoPayment All-in-one Card Reader
QuickBooks card readers and their features
Learn about the different types of QuickBooks card readers and their features.
Important: To continue taking payments from credit or debit cards with EMV chips, make sure your QuickBooks card reader is up-to-date.
| Card reader | Features |
QuickBooks Card Reader | • Has an LED display that allows you to pay, tip, and transact without sharing your mobile device • Accepts EMV chip cards and contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay) • Charges through a USB-C cable (included) or QuickBooks Power Stand (sold separately) • Works via Bluetooth in the QuickBooks GoPayment app or QuickBooks Online mobile app |
QuickBooks Chip and Magstripe Card Reader | • Accepts EMV chip cards, as well as debit and credit cards with magstripe • Charges through micro-USB cable (included) • Works via Bluetooth in the QuickBooks GoPayment app or QuickBooks Online mobile app • Works with QuickBooks Desktop 2019 or later using a micro-USB cable (included) |
QuickBooks All-in-one Card Reader | • Accepts EMV chip cards, debit and credit cards with magstripe and contactless payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay • Charges through a docking station (included) • Stays on for a week or longer, depending on the usage • Works via Bluetooth in the QuickBooks GoPayment app or QuickBooks Online mobile app |
Compatibility with programs and applications
Learn which apps work best with your QuickBooks product.
Important: To continue taking payments using the QuickBooks GoPayment app, make sure it’s up-to-date. Download the latest version from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
| QuickBooks product | Works with |
| QuickBooks GoPayment | • QuickBooks GoPayment app: ○ iOS 12 or later ○ Android 4.1 or later |
| QuickBooks Online | • QuickBooks GoPayment app: ○ iOS 12 or later ○ Android 4.1 or later • QuickBooks Online mobile app: ○ iOS 14 or later ○ Android 7.1 or later |
| QuickBooks Desktop | • QuickBooks GoPayment app: ○ iOS 12 or later ○ Android 4.1 or later • Supported versions of QuickBooks Desktop for Windows with the USB cord we provide. ○ QuickBooks Card Reader ○ QuickBooks Chip and Magstripe Card Reader |
Next steps
Before you start to take payments with the QuickBooks card reader, set up your Bluetooth card reader and learn how to process payments.
For QuickBooks Self-Employed users
If you’re a QuickBooks Self-Employed customer, you need the QuickBooks GoPayment app to take mobile payments.
- If you're an iOS user, download it from the Apple App Store.
- If you're an Android user, download it from the Google Play Store.