If you’ve purchased a Porter payment terminal, you can accept in-person card payments directly from your checkout screen. If you haven’t ordered a card reader yet, you can do so here:
🔧 Setting Up Your Payment Reader
Turn the device on
Connect it to Wi-Fi
The device may run a short update
Once it’s ready, you’ll see a red screen with the Porter logo
That means your device is fully connected and ready to use
💳 Accepting Payments with the Terminal
Log in to the Porter mobile app, or app.getporter.io
From the checkout screen:
Select “Send to payment terminal” as the payment method
Hit the red button to request payment and send the charge to the terminal device
A loading screen will appear on your device while the terminal updates
The payment terminal will display the charge and tip options to the client
What Clients Can Do:
Choose a tip (preset % options or a custom amount)
Tap, insert, or swipe their card or phone to pay
✅ What Happens Next
Once the payment succeeds:
The app will automatically update to confirm the successful payment
If there’s an error (e.g., card declined or network issue):
You’ll immediately see an error message on your screen
Using a Porter terminal gives your clients a smooth, in-person checkout experience — and integrates directly with your calendar, reporting, and payout systems. Let us know if you need help connecting your device!