Multiple companies, one card reader

Hi there, @pechols.

Using one card reader for multiple companies or switching from one company to another is currently unavailable. As a workaround, you'll need to order another card reader and use it for your other company files.

I understand that using one card reader and connecting it to multiple companies can save you from buying another one. For now, I suggest submitting feedback directly to our product engineers. They may look into this suggestion further and consider adding this option in QuickBooks. To submit feedback, you can go to the Gear icon and select Feedback. Then, enter your suggestion and click Submit Feedback.

Also, you can visit our blog site so you'll be able to get the latest news about QuickBooks and what our Product Care Team is working on. 

Please keep in touch if there's anything else I can do to help you succeed with QuickBooks. I'll be more than happy to assist you again.

Perhaps you could share how that can be? I didn't set up the particular reader that I have.  But nowhere in the instructions or setup do I find anything about connecting a card reader to a specific account.  So how is it possible that they can't switch? 

Can you tell me where to find the instructions for connecting a card reader to a specific bank account, merchant ID?

Hi there, pechols.

I appreciate your effort in taking some time to provide details for your concerns here in this Community thread.

You'll want to reach out to our Payments Support Team. From there, one of our experts will review your account in a secure environment and provide the necessary information as well as specific steps for connecting your card reader based on the needs of your business. You can contact an agent directly using this link: Contact Payments or Point of Sale Support.

I've also included the following articles as references for card readers:

• Set up a card reader for QuickBooks GoPayment
• Process payments with the QuickBooks Card Reader

Please let me know if you have further questions or concerns. I'd be glad to help. Take care!