In-Person Payments Overview
Flexible in-person payments, built your way
In-Person Payments with NMI
NMI provides a flexible suite of in-person payment solutions designed to meet the needs of mobile, countertop, and unattended environments. Whether youβre building lightweight hardware-free applications or deploying ruggedized unattended terminals, our SDKs and APIs make it easy to integrate secure, reliable payment acceptance into your solutions.
Hardware-Free Payments
Accept contactless payments directly on iPhone β no additional hardware required.
- Integration: iOS SDK
- Use case: Ideal for merchants and service providers looking for a fast, frictionless checkout experience with minimal setup.
Turn Android devices into payment terminals with no external reader required.
- Integration: Android SDK
- Use case: Flexible option for mobile-first businesses or merchants seeking to avoid managing additional hardware.
Mobile & Countertop Readers
A versatile reader available in two configurations:
- Mobile puck reader: Compact, wireless, and easily paired with smartphones or tablets.
- Countertop unit: Fixed setup for traditional POS environments.
- Integration: Android & iOS SDKs
- Use case: For merchants who need physical card acceptance, including chip, contactless, and magstripe.
A family of countertop POS terminals with a customer-facing display and keypad, perfect for high-volume retail.
- Integration: Customer Present Cloud API
- OS support: Cloud-based, OS-agnostic
- Use case: Retailers who want a professional, fixed POS experience with PIN entry.
Unattended Payments
A family of ruggedized, unattended payment terminals built for kiosks, vending, and other self-service use cases.
- Integration: Windows & Linux SDKs
- Use case: Indoor and outdoor unattended environments requiring durable, secure payment solutions.
Choosing the Right Option
- No hardware, fast start β Tap to Pay on iPhone or Android
- Mobile or countertop with puck reader β VP3350
- Retail countertop with display + PIN pad β Lane/Series
- Unattended kiosks or vending β Self/Series
Each solution is fully supported by NMIβs developer tools, with detailed SDKs, APIs, and sample integrations to get you live quickly.
Comparison Table
Device / Solution | Form Factor | Integration Method | Supported OS / Platforms | Best For |
---|---|---|---|---|
π± Tap to Pay on iPhone | Hardware-free, iPhone only | iOS SDK | iOS | Fast setup, no hardware |
π€ Tap to Pay on Android | Hardware-free, Android only | Android SDK | Android | Mobile-first businesses |
π³ VP3350 | Mobile puck or countertop | Android & iOS SDKs | Android, iOS | Merchants needing chip/contactless/magstripe |
π¬ Lane/Series | Countertop with display & PIN pad | Customer Present Cloud API | OS-agnostic (cloud-based) | High-volume retail POS |
π Self/Series | Unattended indoor/outdoor | Windows & Linux SDKs | Windows, Linux | Kiosks, vending, self-service |
π Get Started
Ready to build? Explore our developer resources:
- π±Tap to Pay on iPhone SDK
- π€Tap to Pay on Android SDK
- π³ VP3350 Android & iOS SDK
- βοΈ Lane/Series Customer Present Cloud API
- π»Self/Series Windows & Linux SDK
Check out our sample apps, integration guides, and API references to start accepting in-person payments with NMI today.
Updated 4 days ago