Mobile Chip & PIN Card Readers
PCI-certified mobile chip & PIN card readers that pair with iPad, iPhone and Android POS — chip, contactless and PIN entry. UK stock, trade pricing.
A mobile chip and pin reader lets a business take secure card payments anywhere — at the table, on the shop floor, in a van or at an event — by pairing a compact PIN-pad terminal with the iPhone, iPad or Android device running your POS app. Because the customer's card and PIN are handled by a PCI-certified device rather than the phone itself, mobile chip and pin keeps card data off your handset and out of your app.
Smart Mobile POS supplies mobile chip & PIN card readers from leading payment-hardware manufacturers in Bluetooth, audio-jack and Wi-Fi form factors, all accepting chip (EMV), magnetic-stripe and contactless/NFC. They integrate with mobile POS and payment apps for iOS, Android and Windows, so you can add proper card acceptance to the checkout you already run.
How to choose a mobile chip & PIN reader
- PCI PTS certified — card and PIN data is encrypted inside the reader and never touches your phone, app or Wi-Fi, keeping you out of PCI scope.
- Device compatibility — check it pairs with your hardware: iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, or Windows Mobile devices.
- Connectivity — Bluetooth is the most flexible for mobile use; audio-jack readers are simple and low-cost; Wi-Fi suits fixed pay-at-table setups.
- Contactless & NFC — accept tap-to-pay cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay alongside chip & PIN.
- EMV Level 1 & 2 with a physical PIN pad — required to read chip cards and capture a PIN securely.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mobile chip and pin machine?
A mobile chip and pin machine is a portable, PCI-certified card reader that pairs with a phone or tablet to take chip, PIN and contactless payments away from a fixed till. The reader handles the card and PIN securely while your POS or payment app manages the sale.
Do mobile chip and pin readers work with iPhone and iPad?
Yes. The readers in this range pair with iPhone and iPad — and with Android and Windows devices — over Bluetooth or the audio connection, and work with mobile POS and payment apps on iOS and Android.
Are mobile chip and pin card readers secure?
Yes — they are PCI PTS certified, so card numbers and PINs are encrypted inside the reader and never reach your phone, app or network. That keeps you out of PCI scope compared with keying card details into software.
What is the difference between chip & PIN and contactless?
Chip & PIN reads the card's chip and asks the customer to enter their PIN, used for higher-value or verified transactions. Contactless (NFC) lets the customer tap a card or phone for faster, lower-value payments. These readers do both.
Can I take card payments anywhere with a mobile chip and pin reader?
Yes — pair the reader with a phone or tablet on Wi-Fi or mobile data and you can take chip, PIN and contactless payments at the table, on the shop floor, at markets and events, or out on the road.