With Vagaro's free credit card reader (EMV Reader), you can easily accept Google Pay, Apple Pay, contactless, chip, and swipe payments. To start accepting payments, you must pair the reader with your phone, tablet, Paydesk, or computer.
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If you ordered your EMV reader before 3/13/2023, you have the EMV Reader. For more information on identifying which EMV Reader you have, see Which Reader Do I Have?
Vagaro does not integrate with other payment processors. Vagaro's EMV reader is available for customers in the United States. For international customers, please see Using the WisePad3 Mobile with Vagaro Pro or Using the WisePOS E with Vagaro.
Prerequisites: This feature requires Credit Card Processing.
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Check the back of the device for a serial number. All original EMV Readers (not EMV Reader+) have CHB2 for the first four digits.
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As of 3/13/2023, Vagaro has been shipping out the Vagaro EMV Reader+ (CHB3) to customers who purchase an EMV Reader or redeem the Free Credit Card Reader promotion.
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All Vagaro EMV Readers+ have a USB-C charging port and a QR code used to pair with the device.
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Do not pair your EMV reader through your Boothtooth settings.
To pair your EMV reader:
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Turn on the reader by quickly pressing the power button.
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EMV Reader+: When powered on, the reader will flash blue and beep three times.
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EMV Reader: When powered on, the reader will flash Blue, Green, and Red.
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Go to the Checkout screen, then select Connect.
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The option to select a Vagaro reader will display. Select EMV Reader.
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Continue with the EMV reader+ or EMV reader steps below
To pair your EMV Reader+:
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Select how you would like to pair the reader:
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Select Scan QR Code with Camera and scan the QR code on the back of the reader.
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Select Connect with Bluetooth.
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Skip this step if you have previously connected to an EMV Reader (CHB2).
Vagaro Pro will begin searching for EMV readers nearby.
Tip
If no reader is found:
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If no reader is found, make sure that your EMV reader is turned on and is not paired to other devices.
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If your reader is still not found, please see the Troubleshooting the EMV Reader article or contact Vagaro Support.
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If there is a second reader in pairing mode nearby and multiple devices are found, select the reader with the correct serial number.
A 6-digit code displays.
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Select Copy Code & Continue. A Bluetooth Pairing Request popup will be displayed.
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Enter the 6-digit code into the text field, then select Pair.
The pairing code can also be found on the back of the device. For example, BT Passkey: 123456.
After pairing with your device, a Successfully Paired screen will display and return you to the Checkout screen. The Connect button will change to Pay with Card. You can now select Pay with Card to charge a customer. To learn more, see Charging a Credit Card.
To pair your EMV reader:
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Begin the Bluetooth pairing process. Vagaro Pro will begin searching for EMV readers nearby.
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If no reader is found, make sure that your EMV reader is turned on and is not paired to other devices.
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If your reader is still not found, please see the Troubleshooting the EMV Reader article or contact Vagaro Support.
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When found, ensure that the serial number on the back of the reader matches the number onscreen.
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If the onscreen serial number does not match your device, select Need Help?.
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If there is a second reader in pairing mode nearby and multiple devices are found, select the reader with the correct serial number.
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Select Pair.
After pairing with your device, a Successfully Paired screen will display and return you to the Checkout screen. The Connect button will change to Pay with Card. You can now select Pay with Card to charge a customer. To learn more, see Charging a Credit Card.
If you disconnected a device from your EMV reader, it needs to be re-paired to be able to process transactions again in Vagaro Pro. The EMV reader will automatically connect to the last mobile device it was paired with.
To reconnect your EMV reader:
When successfully paired, the Connect button will change to Pay with Card.
Comments
5 comments
Can you use EMV reader with an iMac to process payment instead of current mag-swipe reader?
My reader will not pair with my device.
Jeannette, I would advise emailing our support engineers (support@vagaro.com) or calling our support line (1-800-919-0157, ext. 2). From there, we can do some troubleshooting.
Hi Lauren. You can use the EMV with any mobile device as well as a computer.
Can you use emv with Samsung chromebokk
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