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Hardware for every lane

Reliable payment terminals for counter, mobile and smart lanes

A payment terminal is the countertop, mobile or smart device that reads a card at the point of sale. RapidCents supplies all three form factors on one merchant account, accepting chip, contactless and PIN debit over Ethernet, Wi-Fi or LTE, with tip adjust, receipt printing and end-of-day batch close. Devices report status to the merchant dashboard for transaction lookup, remote firmware updates and diagnostics. Hardware is priced separately from processing and may be purchased or leased.

  • Countertop, mobile and smart terminal options
  • Contactless, chip and PIN debit acceptance
  • Connected reporting and remote device management
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RapidCents Rivo Go flagship terminal on a counter.
The RapidCents Rivo Go on a counter, the flagship of the Rivo line of countertop, mobile and compact card terminals.

The Rivo Go, taking a payment

A live walkthrough of the terminal's own flow, rebuilt screen by screen from the real device: start a sale, charge $100.00, take the tap.

Rivo Go · Live demo

  1. HomeTwelve back-office apps and the sales dock
  2. New saleThe amount is keyed in on the terminal
  3. Charge $100.00Tap, chip, swipe, manual entry or payment link
  4. Customer tapsContactless card presented to the reader
  5. ApprovedSettled into the merchant dashboard

Accepted inputs

  • TAP
  • CHIP
  • SWIPE
  • MANUAL
  • LINK
Display
Full touchscreen POS
Case
Impact silicone with corner bumpers
Stand
Integrated wedge, counter-ready
Flow
Sales, tips, pre-auth, refunds, void
Rivo Go in a blue case, angled on the counter with the RapidCents POS on screen.
The RapidCents Rivo Go in its blue silicone case, angled on the counter, showing the RapidCents mark on the printer housing and the full-touch POS on screen.
Rivo GoThe Rivo Go in its impact silicone case, with the RapidCents mark on the printer housing and the full-touch POS on screen.

Animated teardown of the Rivo Go terminal. As the page scrolls, the device separates into its layers: the blue silicone case and touchscreen, the structural frame, the main board carrying the payment processor, the battery, and the rear housing. The sequence ends with the processor and the battery labelled.

Inside the Rivo Go

Scroll to pull the terminal apart: the payment core, the battery and everything between, layer by layer.

The Rivo Go separated into its layers, with the payment processor and the battery labelled.

  • 01 / Assembled

    Built for a counter

    Rugged on the outside, and the same device whether it sits on a counter or goes to the table.

  • 02 / Layers

    Every layer, built for payments

    Reader, antenna, board and power separate cleanly. Nothing in the stack is filler.

  • 03 / Core

    Universal semi-integrated system

    Payment core, NFC and secure element live on a single board, so the sale never leaves the device.

  • 04 / Power

    Powerful battery, dual connectivity

    All-day power with Wi-Fi and cellular held side by side. The sale goes through either way.

Inside the Rivo Go

Scroll to pull the terminal apart: the payment core, the battery and everything between, layer by layer.

Scroll to disassemble
  • EMV-certified devices
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • Remote firmware updates
  • Same-day replacement options
  • Canadian warranty support

Who it's for

  • Retail stores

    Fixed lanes need fast contactless and reliable receipt printing during peak hours.

  • Restaurants

    Tableside mobile terminals reduce congestion at a shared counter terminal.

  • Multi-location operators

    Standardize hardware across sites with centralized device inventory.

Core capabilities

  • Contactless and chip

    Accept tap, dip and swipe with EMV fallback messaging for staff.

  • Tip adjust on device

    Customers add tips on screen before PIN or signature when required.

  • Receipt options

    Print, email or SMS receipts from supported terminal models.

  • Batch management

    Close batches manually or on schedule with exception reporting.

  • POS integration

    Semi-integrated and fully integrated lanes with certified partners.

How it works

  1. Share your lane layout, volume and connectivity preferences.

  2. Receive a terminal recommendation and transparent device pricing.

  3. Devices ship pre-provisioned to your merchant account.

  4. Staff complete a short activation and test transaction.

  5. Transactions appear in the dashboard with device-level detail.

Terminal workflows by environment

  • Fixed checkout lane

    Countertop terminal with printer handles high-volume retail queues.

  • Pay-at-table service

    Mobile terminal with LTE follows servers across the dining room.

  • Curbside pickup

    Staff initiates amount on terminal; customer taps card at the vehicle.

  • Smart lane upsell

    App-enabled terminal surfaces loyalty prompts and inventory lookups.

Dashboard and reporting

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

Watch how it works…Try it, edit values and click buttons

Merchant dashboard

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

Demonstration data only

Integrations

  • Clover and Lightspeed

    Semi-integrated payment flows with item-level detail from POS.

  • Standalone mode

    Key-entered or amount-only mode when POS integration is not required.

  • Multi-location dashboard

    Track terminal status and last batch close by location.

Works with Payment Terminals

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

Security

  • Encrypted key injection

    Devices receive keys through secure remote injection.

  • Tamper-evident hardware

    EMV L1 and L2 certified readers protect card data at capture.

  • Remote disable

    Lost or stolen devices can be deactivated from the dashboard.

Implementation

  • Site survey

    Confirm counter space, power and network at each lane.

  • Device selection

    Match countertop, mobile or smart models to each use case.

  • Provisioning and ship

    Terminals arrive linked to your merchant ID.

  • Staff training

    Quick-start guide for sale, tip and batch close.

Pricing

  • Device and processing together

    Terminal hardware is priced separately from processing. Bundled programs may reduce upfront cost for qualified merchants.

Questions about Payment Terminals

Which terminal should I choose?

Countertop for fixed lanes, mobile for tableside or field, smart when you need apps on device.

Do terminals work offline?

Store-and-forward may apply for brief outages depending on device and configuration.

Can I buy or lease hardware?

Both options are available. Your advisor will outline total cost of ownership.

How are firmware updates handled?

Updates deploy remotely during low-traffic windows with minimal staff action.

What do I need in the store before a terminal will work?

A power source and a network connection. Countertop models take Ethernet with Wi-Fi as a fallback; mobile and smart handhelds run on Wi-Fi or LTE. If the lane is integrated with a POS, the register and the terminal need to reach each other on the same network. Encryption keys are injected remotely, so nothing cryptographic is configured on site.

Can I use my own terminal from another processor?

Usually not. Terminals are cryptographically keyed to a processor, so a device from another provider cannot simply be repointed at RapidCents. Your advisor will confirm whether your model can be re-injected, and otherwise recommend the closest equivalent device.

Should I buy the hardware or lease it?

Buying means one upfront cost and the device is yours; leasing spreads the cost monthly and usually includes replacement. The right answer depends on how many lanes you are fitting and how long you expect to keep the model. Ask for total cost of ownership across the term rather than comparing the monthly figure alone.

How do I check a terminal during a shift?

Open the device in the dashboard: terminal status and last batch close are visible there, which separates a network question from a hardware question. Store-and-forward may cover a brief outage depending on the device and configuration. A lost or stolen device can be deactivated remotely.

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