Stripe Terminal
Extend your online business into the physical world.
Overview
Stripe Terminal is designed for businesses that want to create a custom in-person payment experience. It provides the building blocks—SDKs, APIs, and pre-certified hardware—to integrate Stripe payments into your own point-of-sale application. This allows for a seamless and unified payment experience for both online and offline transactions.
✨ Key Features
- Developer-friendly SDKs and APIs
- Pre-certified card readers
- Unified online and in-person payments
- Cloud-based hardware management
- Support for a wide range of payment methods
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Developer-first approach with powerful and flexible APIs/SDKs
- Seamless integration with the broader Stripe online payments platform
- Simple, transparent pricing
Unique Value: Provides the building blocks (APIs, SDKs, and hardware) for developers to create fully customized and integrated in-person checkout experiences.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Businesses with development resources that want to build a custom, Stripe-powered in-person checkout.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Businesses looking for an out-of-the-box POS system with no development required.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike all-in-one systems like Square or Toast, Stripe Terminal offers unparalleled flexibility for businesses that want to control the entire customer experience and integrate payments into their own software.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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