Air portable card reader for easy payments

Take payments from your pocket with the lightweight, portable, and practical payment solution.

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Key benefits of the Air mobile card reader

Smooth trading

Save $180 of missed revenue a month with an integrated system and simplified transactions.

Faster sales

Make your payment processing up to 3 times faster than using standalone devices.

Clear fees

Process payments for one flat rate on all card transactions.

The mobile payment machine made for all business types

Epos Now Air puts the power to shape your business in your hands.

Whether you're just starting your business or a veteran entrepreneur, the Air card reader offers everything you need in a single device. Meet your customers wherever they are, take payments, and manage your business.

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The connectivity offered by the air device

Build a customer-focused and productive business with the latest payment technology.

Light, portable, and pocket-sized, our Air device weighs just 5.9oz.

Take payments wherever you need to, all on a device that roams with you on WiFi connections.

Easy compatibility to control your business operations

The Air does more than offer you mobile payments. It provides you with a hassle-free method of running your business.

Monitor transaction fees from your device using easy-to-follow reports on your POS terminal
Update, split, and pay off tabs, tables, and customer accounts and sync multiple devices in real-time
Take payments and upsell away wherever your customers are

Harness the power of real-time detailed transaction reports

Get instant access to the data that matters from your Epos Now Back Office through integrated reporting.

Detailed payment reports are generated automatically; you can filter them by cash flow, profit and loss, individual item performance, and more. Stay in the know and make accurate, data-informed decisions for your business.

Tech specifications: Hardware

Device dimensions: 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.7 inches
Weight : 5.9 oz
Operating system: Android 10
Memory: 16GB flash and 2GB RAM
User interface: 4" touch display
Camera / Barcode scanner: Camera
Processor : Quad-core, 1.3 GHz, ARM Cortex-A7 32-bit RISC processor
Speaker and audio jack : Audio speaker

Connectivity

Connectivity : WiFi

Power supply

Battery: replaceable 2598 mAh (10Wh)

Certifications

PCI validity : April 2030 (v6)

Included in box

Device: Air
Power supply: Charging dock, power cable

Gateway safety and security guaranteed

Your Air device operates through Epos Now Payments, our first-party payment processing service. Our customers trade with one flat rate on all card transactions.

Our payment terminals use sophisticated encryption technology to meet all PCI compliance rules and ensure fraud prevention, so you know you're in safe hands with all the security and support you need.

Epos Now Payments is the perfect option for business owners seeking extra security in their payment processing service.

Payment support when you need it

As part of our service, our support team is ready and waiting to help should you need them.

No third parties - you can call our Epos Now support team directly to get any help you need
Complete support - Integrated payment support covers everything from debit and credit card payments to card machines, merchant accounts, and more
No waiting - Call us 24/7 with our premium support package or chat with us via live chat between 9am - 7pm GMT

FAQs about portable card readers

If you'd like to know more about how Epos Now Payments can help your business, contact our team or read our frequently asked questions.

Who can get the Air mobile card machine?

Epos Now Payments operates globally, meaning any business of any size operating within the US and selling overseas can accept contactless payments through their portable Air device. This includes multiple currencies, and you can accept debit and credit card payments of all major types. If you want to sell with the Air card machine, you only need to operate your device with a Wi-Fi wireless connection or mobile data to ensure smooth trading throughout the business day, as offline payments won't work through the Air device.

Epos Now can help your business with hardware, card machines, and software like online payment processing and lets you trade across multiple sales channels. You can also get real-time updates on laptops, Mac OS devices, and iPhone or Android phones and link seamlessly to your POS system. So, no matter what your business needs or whether you're on day one or day one thousand of your entrepreneurial journey, Air credit card readers are the ones that can make that day better.

What cards can you accept with Epos Now Payments?

All major debit and credit card companies are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and UnionPay. Payments can be made via digital wallets for the same rate, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. You can take payments through chip and pin, contactless cards using tap to pay, and pay by link for card not present situations. You can also send digital receipts to all of your customers.

How long does the battery last in this portable card machine?

The Air touchless card reader comes with a powerful, replaceable 2598 mAh (10Wh), which offers plenty of battery life to get through the day's trading. Plus, thanks to a handy charging deck, you can quickly recharge your Air device when not in use to ensure it remains charged and ready to go!

How is the Air different from the Pro+ card terminal?

Air card scanners offer businesses portable payments they can rely on. The Air syncs up with a POS system (whether on tablets, countertop terminals, mobile phones, etc.) and offers quick chip card payments free from the counter. It's incredibly small and lightweight, making it ideal for roaming staff to carry on their person during a shift.

However, while the Pro+ is larger and weighs a little more, it offers a handheld card reader and POS system all-in-one device! The Pro+ can process the entire sale independently and lets you run your entire business from a specialist portable card scanner, making it incredibly popular with mobile/pop-up businesses and the retail and hospitality industries, as it can free you completely from the sales counter.

Both devices run through Epos Now Payments, with a similar payment timeframe, back office functionality (though you'll need a separate management device for the Air), and fantastic payment processing rates.