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It's great to have you with us, Brita2. When purchasing the card reader, it's important to ensure that you have a QuickBooks Payment account.

Currently, QuickBooks Desktop doesn't have terminal swiping for card readers. To check the availability of card readers, you can check this article here: QuickBooks Payments card reader features and compatibility. Afterward, when you're planning to purchase a card reader in QuickBooks GoPayment. You can check this one: Order a card reader for QuickBooks GoPayment.

Additionally, here's how to connect your card reader.

Here's how:

1. Turn on the card reader.
2. Connect the card reader to the computer with the provided USB cable.
3. Open QuickBooks Desktop.
4. Use the Card Reader to process in-person payments.

For more details, you may check this guide: Take and process payments in QuickBooks Desktop.

I'm adding this guide as your reference to take payments and tip amounts conveniently: Process payments with the QuickBooks Card Reader.

If you have other concerns regarding card readers, feel free to post them here in the Community space.

We do have quickbooks payment account.  We want to hook a card reader directly to our computer desktop to process a swiped card.  We are looking at the below see our attachment.  This clearly states it should work exactly like we are wanting through a sales receipt within Desktop Quickbooks software.  Please advise.

Thank you for providing a screenshot of the card reader you're eyeing, Brita2. I'm glad to share the steps to connect the QuickBooks Chip and Magstripe Card Reader to your computer's desktop.

You chose the correct card reader that works with QuickBooks Desktop 2021 or newer with a micro-USB cable. It accepts EMV chip cards, and debit and credit cards with magstripe.

Please link your Payments account to QuickBooks Desktop first. Once done, connect the card reader using the micro-USB cable included. To learn more about how it works, scroll down on this website for the contact number of our Sales Team.

For complete details on taking payments, refer to this article: Process payments with the QuickBooks Card Reader.

If you wish to purchase a device for your business on the go, check out this reference: Set up a card reader for QuickBooks GoPayment.

I'm always available if you have other questions concerning the card reader. Just add them below and I'll be here to address them for you. Take care.

Thank you for the information.  Do you know where i can by the card reader online with cable to hook up to desktop QuickBooks enterprise?

I'll show you how and where you can order a card reader, Brita2

If you are a new user and this is the first time you order, you can get it from the GoPayment app and use the Merchant Service Center. To do so, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Sign in to the Merchant Service Center.
2. Go to the Account tab and then Order Card Reader.
3. Click Place your order for the reader you want to order.
4. Follow the onscreen steps to complete your order.

Please know that you'll have to use your business' physical mailing address, not the P.O. box for the item to arrive successfully. To learn more about which GoPayment app you have, check out this article for more information: Order A Card Reader For QuickBooks Payment.

Once you have the reader, learn how to set this up so you can take your business on the go and never miss a sale. I've added this article for reference: Set Up A Record for QuickBooks GoPayments.

Keep me posted if you need anything else about the card reader. I'll be one post away if you need further assistance.

Can we use the QB card reader via the micro-USB cord with the online version? 

We have tried the reader before but sent it back because the only way we could use it was with a mobile phone. We need a way for customers to pay with a CC that doesn't require Bluetooth. We want to connect the reader directly to the PC and leave it on the counter so that anyone can use it. 

Thanks for getting involved with this thread, Ira Key. 

Great News! QuickBooks Online (QBO) has a card reader that can use via micro-USB cord with the online version. This card reader works for swiping debit cards, credit cards in QBO or your Merchant Service Center. You can order an Intuit QuickBooks Payments MagTek card reader. Also, it will directly connect to your PC. 

You can order one by getting in touch with our Payments Support Team.

You'll also be able to find many detailed resources about QuickBooks Payments card readers and the programs that works best with: 

• QuickBooks Payments card reader features and compatibility.
• Process payments with the QuickBooks Card Reader.

It's a pleasure helping you with your card reader concern today, Ira Key. Keep this thread for any future inquiries. We're always at your service, ready to support your business.