Clover devices are versatile and high-performing tools designed for businesses to handle transactions efficiently. Customers can choose to either purchase or lease these devices, each option featuring different pricing, connectivity, and warranty terms. This article compares the available options to help you decide what will work best for your business.
All of the devices have a basic card reader function:
Touch Display
Display Tipping
Receipt Printing Functionality
Tap, EMV, Swipe, Google & Apple Pay
All devices need a stable Password-protected Wi-Fi network with WPA2-PSK security enabled, or better to take payments
What's available?
Clover Compact
Leasing price: $10 per month
Outright purchase: $225
The Compact is the most affordable device we offer and includes all the basic features necessary to process your payments. If you're tight on space, this device is the smallest Clover option available. Please note that the Compact must be plugged in at all times. If you usually have a weak Wi-Fi signal, you can connect the device using an Ethernet cable!
Clover Flex 4
Leasing price: $20
Outright Purchase: $549
The Flex is a portable device. If you're looking for a mobile solution, the Flex is the right choice for you! This device features a standalone battery, allowing it to operate for hours without being plugged in. When you're on the go, you can connect to a hotspot instead of relying on a single location's Wi-Fi. This device is slightly larger than the compact, allowing it to have a full touchscreen.
Clover Mini 3
Leasing price: $30
Outright purchases: $699
The Mini is a standalone machine designed for use at front desks or reception areas and must be plugged in at all times. Its large screen makes it easier for all cardholders to see and select their tip amounts. This device can be connected via an Ethernet cable to ensure a stable internet connection at all times.
Lease or outright purchase?
If you choose to pay monthly, you will continue to make payments for as long as you own the device. If you need a replacement, your payment plan for the original device will be canceled, and you can start a new plan for the replacement device.
If you purchase the Clover outright, it comes with a one-year warranty. After that year, if the device needs to be replaced, you will either need to purchase a new one or pay monthly for a new device.