After the reader and device are paired, the reader will automatically connect to the device whenever both are turned on and in range. To use the card reader with Shopify POS, you need to pair the reader with your device through Shopify POS. Pair and connect the Tap & Chip Reader to your POS device Press the power button to display the reader's battery level on the four status lights: Battery level status lights on the Tap & Chip Reader After the reader's fully charged, its battery should last for a week of selling. The Tap & Chip Reader takes 1-2 hours to charge fully. To charge the reader, plug the small end of the USB connector into the card reader or its base, and then plug the large end into a phone charger or computer. You can charge the Tap & Chip Reader by using the USB cable that's supplied with it.
If you press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more, then the reader resets any Bluetooth pairing it had, and needs to be paired again. You need to press and release the power button to wake the card reader again. If you've already paired and connected the reader with your POS device, then the reader automatically reconnects to the device.Īfter one hour of inactivity, the Tap & Chip Reader goes to sleep. To turn on the Tap & Chip Reader, press and release its power button. After the reader has entered the tampered state, it will become unusable and will need to be replaced. The tampered state is indicated by red LEDs illuminated on both the left and right of the machine. Location permissions must be enabled for the POS app to successfully perform security checks.Īs protection against modification, the reader will enter a tampered state if it's tampered with or dropped with a severe impact. These security checks can't be bypassed, and might occur during transactions. In order to maintain these standards, the card reader and POS app both perform security checks throughout the day in stores based in Canada. The Tap & Chip Reader is a PCI PTS compliant device. The Tap & Chip Reader is available only from the Shopify Hardware Store in the United States and Canada. While there is no payment limit for swipe and PIN transactions, your financial institution might set its own limits. To make purchases for larger amounts, or if your customer has exceeded their tap limit, your customer can insert the card and enter their PIN. Interac debit card associated with Apple Pay or Google Pay Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit card associated with Apple Pay or Google Pay Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit card Tap payment limits by card type in Canada Card Type Some cards might have a tap limit of $100 until the issuing bank updates the limit. Noteīanks in Canada are rolling out tap limit increases over 2021. Which applies both for actual cards as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay payments. For cards associated with Apple Pay or Google Pay, there's no limit.įor most Interac debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay purchases, there's a $250 CAD limit for tap payments. In Canada, you can use the Tap & Chip Reader to accept payments from the following payment types:Ĭard purchase limits are set by card brands and issuing banks.įor Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit card purchases, there's a 250 CAD limit when the card is tapped directly. In the United States, you can use the Tap & Chip Reader to accept payments from the following payment types: Supported payment types in the United States Tap Shopify, Shopify POS, or Shopify Inbox.To enable Cross-Website tracking, complete the following steps: Cross-Website tracking lets third-party Shopify apps that you have installed in your Shopify admin stay connected in Shopify Inbox, Shopify Point of Sale, and the Shopify mobile app. If you have updated your device to iOS 14 or higher and use third-party Shopify apps, then you might need to enable Cross-Website tracking in your iOS settings.
The Shopify POS app does not support iOS beta versions.
Generation 2 or higher running iOS 12.2 or higherĪll iPad Pro models running iOS 12.2 or higherĪndroid device running version 7.0 (Nougat) or higher Generation 5 or better running iOS 12.2 or higher Generation 2 or better running iOS 12.2 or higher
IPhone 5s or better running iOS 12.2 or higher The Shopify POS app works with devices which meet the following requirements: Devices that work with the Shopify POS app Device Shopify Payments activated as your store's payment provider.