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Setting Up Card Readers

Accept in-person card payments with Stripe Terminal.

What You Need​

  • A Bloomber tenant with Stripe Connect onboarding complete
  • Terminal Plus enabled in Settings
  • A Stripe Terminal-compatible reader and internet connection

Step 1: Open Card Reader Settings​

  1. Sign in to your Bloomber owner portal.
  2. Go to Settings -> Terminal.
  3. Start setup from the reader section.

Step 2: Create a Location​

  • Add your shop address.
  • This sets the physical Terminal location used by Stripe.

Step 3: Register a Reader​

  • Power on your reader.
  • Enter the registration code shown on the device.
  • Save a clear label (for example, Front Desk or Station 3).

Step 4: Assign Reader Access (Optional)​

  • Keep reader shared for all barbers.
  • Or assign a reader to one barber for station-specific checkout.

Collecting Payment​

  1. Open an appointment.
  2. Click Collect Payment.
  3. Choose a reader.
  4. Have the client tap, insert, or swipe card.
  5. Payment status updates in the appointment timeline.

Troubleshooting​

  • Reader offline: verify power, network, and run status sync.
  • Card declined: try another card or alternative payment method.
  • Stuck payment: cancel current reader action and retry.
  • Full playbook: Terminal Card Reader Troubleshooting