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Wireless acceptance anywhere

Mobile terminals for tableside, curbside and field payments

A mobile terminal is a battery-powered wireless payment device staff carry away from a fixed counter. RapidCents mobile terminals connect over LTE or Wi-Fi, so servers close checks at the table, technicians collect on the job site and vendors sell at events without cabling. Tips are selected on screen before the tap, receipts go by email or SMS, and transactions attribute to the server or technician who took them. Cellular plans may apply depending on the device program.

  • LTE and Wi-Fi for field and tableside use
  • All-day battery with fast recharge
  • Tip on screen before customer PIN or tap
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Handheld RapidCents mobile terminal held at a counter, with the merchant dashboard open on a laptop.
A staff member takes a card payment on a RapidCents handheld terminal, with the same sale appearing on the dashboard.
  • LTE failover when Wi-Fi weak
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • Drop-resistant designs
  • Shared tipping pools supported
  • Same-day device swap program

Who it's for

  • Full-service restaurants

    Servers close checks at the table without a central terminal queue.

  • Field service teams

    Technicians collect payment before leaving the job site.

  • Pop-up and event vendors

    Accept cards anywhere with cellular connectivity.

Core capabilities

  • LTE connectivity

    Process on cellular when venue Wi-Fi is congested or unavailable.

  • Tip on screen

    Guests select tip percentage before completing tap or chip.

  • Email and SMS receipts

    Send digital receipts without a countertop printer.

  • Split payment support

    Divide checks across multiple cards on supported flows.

  • Staff assignment

    Attribute transactions to server or technician for reporting.

How it works

  1. Identify mobile payment scenarios, table, curbside or field.

  2. Select LTE-capable device with appropriate battery profile.

  3. Activate on merchant account and assign to locations.

  4. Staff run test transaction on cellular network.

  5. Review server or technician reports in dashboard.

Mobile payment scenarios

  • Pay-at-table dining

    Server presents check total; guest taps card and selects tip.

  • Curbside delivery handoff

    Staff meets customer at car with pre-entered order total.

  • On-site service completion

    Technician processes final invoice before packing up tools.

  • Farmers market booth

    Vendor runs sales on LTE without venue infrastructure.

Dashboard and reporting

Transactions, deposits and exceptions visible in the RapidCents merchant dashboard.

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Merchant dashboard

Today
$4,218
Deposits
$12,482
Disputes
2 open
In-person
$842
Online
$1,104
Virtual terminal
$392

Demonstration data only

Integrations

  • TouchBistro tableside

    Check totals sync from POS to mobile terminal.

  • Standalone amount entry

    Enter job total manually for non-integrated field work.

  • Tip pool exports

    Export tip data for payroll reconciliation.

Works with Mobile Terminals

Capabilities on the same account, so the parts below connect without a second integration or a second contract.

Security

  • Device PIN lock

    Require staff PIN to open payment app.

  • Geofenced alerts

    Optional alerts when device used outside approved locations.

  • Remote wipe

    Disable device immediately if lost.

Implementation

  • Coverage check

    Verify LTE signal strength at primary use locations.

  • Charging plan

    Docking stations or shared chargers for multi-device teams.

  • Role training

    Tip, void and receipt flows for mobile context.

  • Pilot shift

    Run one service period before full rollout.

Pricing

  • Mobile device programs

    LTE-enabled terminals may include monthly connectivity fees. Device and processing priced separately.

Questions about Mobile Terminals

How long does the battery last?

Most shifts cover a full service day. Charge overnight or between events.

Does LTE cost extra?

Cellular data plans may apply depending on device program.

Can mobile terminals print receipts?

Many models support optional Bluetooth printers or digital receipts.

Works indoors with weak cell signal?

Wi-Fi fallback is available when configured on supported models.

Do mobile terminals need Wi-Fi, or is cellular enough?

Either. LTE carries the transaction where venue Wi-Fi is congested or absent, which is the usual case at events and on job sites, and Wi-Fi fallback is available on supported models for indoor spots with weak signal. Configure both if the device moves between a dining room and a patio.

How do receipts work without a printer?

The customer chooses email or SMS on the device and the receipt sends immediately after approval. Many models also pair with an optional Bluetooth printer if a paper copy is expected, which some field and trade customers still want alongside the invoice.

Can I see which server or technician took each payment?

Yes. Transactions attribute to the staff member assigned on the device, which is what makes tip reporting and end-of-shift accountability possible. Tip data exports for payroll reconciliation, and a staff PIN lock keeps the payment app closed to whoever picks the device up.

What is the difference between a mobile terminal and Tap to Pay on a phone?

A mobile terminal is purpose-built hardware: it reads chip cards, takes PIN for Interac debit and prints or sends receipts. Tap to Pay uses a phone you already own and is contactless only. Choose the terminal when PIN debit and chip insert matter, and Tap to Pay when the lowest hardware cost does.

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