Customer Present Cloud API

Cloud-first control for card-present commerce

Customer Present Cloud API Overview

The Customer Present Cloud API makes it simple to integrate secure, card-present payments into modern applications without the need for complex local device SDKs. By shifting payment logic to the cloud, you get a unified interface for managing devices, transactions, and updates—no matter where your customers are checking out.

Why Use It?

  • Cloud-Connected Payments – Eliminate heavy device integrations by managing transactions through a single cloud API.
  • Device Flexibility – Support a wide range of terminals without writing custom code for each one.
  • Faster Updates – Deploy new features, device support, and compliance updates instantly through the cloud.
  • Scalable Architecture – Built for modern deployments, from in-store lanes to mobile setups and pop-up shops.
  • Secure by Design – PCI DSS and EMV compliant, ensuring every transaction is protected from the ground up.

Key Capabilities

  • Transaction initiation and management (EMV, contactless, magstripe)
  • Device provisioning, configuration, and monitoring
  • Error handling and diagnostics via unified endpoints
  • Support for multiple integration patterns (browser-based, native, hybrid apps)

With the Customer Present Cloud API, you can future-proof your payments strategy by centralizing device control, streamlining integrations, and scaling faster across channels.

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