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Point of interaction between a customer and a merchant during a transaction

A terminal is a critical device in the payment ecosystem that enables secure, efficient, and versatile payment processing.

Target Audience

  • Acquirers
  • Cities
  • Governments
  • Merchants
  • Payment Facilitators
  • Payment Service Providers
  • Public Transit Operators
  • Transit Authorities

Related APIs

More specifically, a terminal used in transit ecosystems performs card eligibility check, deny list check, and access control to the transit system.

Mobile Point-of-Sale is another specific type of terminal simplifying the payment ecosystem. Explore to find more information on MPOS: Traditional MPOS, Software-based PIN Entry on COTS, also known as 'PIN on Glass', and Tap on Phone.

Related solutions

Public Mobility Solutions: Retail-like, Pay-as-you-Go and Card as Credential to Travel

Acceptance Experience: Mastercard Sonic Branding

Mastercard Sonic for Readers

Sonic at Checkout provides stronger assurance to cardholder around safety, trust, and acceptance. Acquirers can select Mastercard Engage-qualified partners that offer Sonic at Checkout for contactless readers.

Transit Reader

Standard contactless terminal controlling access to the transit system using additional specific transit features.

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