Use additional devices
For businesses with a high payment volume, the Pay Terminal Plus fits seamlessly into your POS with orderbird PRO. Your ideal solution when a lot of payments run in a short time.
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Buy a card reader – the mobile debit card reader from orderbird
Cash payment is on the way out and card payment is the new standard. With a card reader from orderbird you make your business ready for Girocard and credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay straight away: secure, fast and tax office compliant. You start with no base fee, stay flexible and accept payments anywhere. That way you cut the effort of handling cash, gain time in service and your guests pay the way they expect to.
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Why a card reader is essential – the benefits you and your guests can expect from a card reader!
Your guests want to decide freely how they pay. When you offer card payment, willingness to buy goes up and nobody turns away at "cash only" any more. For you that means: less counting, fewer trips to the bank and fewer sources of error. Tips can be entered directly on the device. Digital tip prompts often lead to higher tips. In hospitality, in a café, a bar or a food truck in particular, a mobile card reader brings speed to the table and a calmer team. Especially at peak times.
You can also increase your tips by over 60%* with the orderbird Pay Terminal Plus!
The orderbird card reader at a glance – functions & features
The card reader from orderbird is mobile, robust and intuitive. The color touch display guides you clearly through every payment, and the strong battery gets through long shifts without any trouble. You get everything you need and are ready to use it straight away. Several terminals can be used in parallel so that your service and POS run smoothly. Girocard and credit cards, NFC/contactless and wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay are all supported. And all of it hygienic, fast, reliable.
These are your options with the orderbird PRO:
Integrated with your iPhone
orderbird PRO also lets you use Card payment on the smartphone to handle orders and payments directly on an iPhone, with no extra terminal at all.
Both routes are fully integrated into the POS system and documented in a legally sound way.
If you want to stay as flexible as possible, orderbird MINI gives you a compact all-in-one device (POS, printer, scanner, card reader) that needs no additional terminal and works everywhere.
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Advantages of the orderbird card reader – more than just a device
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Accept seamlessly integrated payments with orderbird
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Minimize the bookkeeping effort thanks to direct recording by the POS
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Increase customer satisfaction through flexible payment options
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Efficient and precise bookkeeping processes
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A straightforward sign-up process and user-friendly handling
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No tie-in to contracts or base fees
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Less staff effort thanks to fast and error-free daily cash-ups
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Higher tips thanks to free tip entry
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The right decision when payments are frequent
This is how easy card payment is with the orderbird card reader
Unpack, connect, take payment. The terminal talks directly to your orderbird POS: bills and booking records are linked, you save the paper shuffle and your tax office gets clean exports at the push of a button. At peak times you scale up with several terminals and the process stays fluid and your service relaxed.
Card payment made easy – how the card reader works day to day
In service every movement counts. With contactless payment you speed up the checkout, because small amounts often go through without a PIN. Guests pay by card, smartphone or smartwatch. With orderbird PRO you can also use Card payment on the smartphone to take orders and charge for them directly on the iPhone, with no extra terminal. That cuts walking about, brings speed and keeps your service close to the guest.
Card payment fees – what does a card reader cost per month?
Clear pricing, predictable costs: With orderbird PRO, you pay just 1.29% per card payment. With orderbird MINI, fees range from 1.09% to 1.49%, depending on your plan. Monthly subscription fees start at just €18.33 for MINI and €99.90 for PRO. No minimum sales requirements, no hidden fees: You only pay transaction fees when customers pay by card. That means more control over your costs and greater flexibility for your business.
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Card payment in hospitality – the trend is towards contactless payment
Contactless is not only faster and more hygienic, it is something your guests now take for granted.
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Integrated card payment: for convenience, speed and security
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Easy to use: a short learning curve
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No more paper shuffle: no more merchant receipts thanks to digital recording
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No minimum contract term, no base fee: no hidden costs
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Your guest decides: your guests can decide how they want to pay.
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Easier bookkeeping: an immediate link between the bill and the booking records
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Request a quote & start right away with your card reader from orderbird
Order today, take payment soon: we deliver fast, you are ready to use it straight away. Our team accompanies you personally from setup to your first shift. Over 17,000 customers already rely on orderbird.
Get your quote now and make paying the relaxed close to every visit.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about the card reader
How does a mobile card reader work?
A mobile card reader is a piece of hardware that is normally connected to a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth or another wireless connection. It reads credit cards, debit cards or other magnetic-stripe cards when the card is inserted into or placed on the reader. The device reads the data on the card and transmits it wirelessly to the corresponding application on the mobile device. The transmission is usually encrypted to guarantee the security of the data.
What is the difference between a card terminal and a mobile card reader?
A card terminal is a stationary payment device that is normally fixed to a counter or a sales desk and cannot be moved. A mobile card reader, by contrast, is a portable and wireless payment device that service staff can carry around with them.
Can I combine different card readers with orderbird PRO?
Because orderbird PRO is an iPad POS, several devices can be connected via Wi-Fi.
Do I need an additional receipt printer for the card reader?
No, a receipt printer is built into the device itself and no further printer is needed.
What range does the Wi-Fi signal have?
The PTP is Wi-Fi capable, which means it has the same range as the Wi-Fi you use.
Are there additional fees for the card reader?
No. There are no hidden costs and no base fee. You only pay the transaction fees per payment.
Can I combine different card readers with the orderbird PRO?
Yes. You can use several Pay Terminal Plus devices in parallel, or a Pay Terminal Plus and Card payment on the smartphone in parallel. Perfect for businesses with lots of tables and fast turnover. Processes stay fully integrated and legally sound.
*The tip amounts of 25 orderbird customers were analyzed over a period of 6 months before and 6 months after the introduction of the PTP with a tip prompt. The survey was carried out in January 2023 and found an increase in tip income of 62.44% on average.