This article will guide merchants through using compatible card readers with Authorize.net's mPOS, Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) App for Windows.

Purchasing a compatible card reader

To use a compatible card reader you will need to purchase the reader from our partner, POS Portal. The BBPOS Walker C3X BT Reader is compatible with the newest mPOS, Microsoft App applications. Note EMV/Chip Read transaction is only supported on specific processor connections. To verify if your account supports EMV chip transactions, please see: How to accept and process EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) payments and transactions?.

Using a compatible card reader with Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS)

Authorize.net 2.0 - This version will be our go forward version that will be enhanced and update with new feature and reader support.

• Supported Reader: BBPOS AWC Walker C3X
• Google Play Store: Authorize.net 2.0
• Apple App Store: Authorize.net 2.0

Bluetooth readers:

1. Download the latest version of the app in the Google Play or iOS App Store.
2. Ensure that you are using an Android device (phone or tablet) running OS 5.0 - greater or an Apple device (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) running iOS 9.0 - greater.
3. Ensure the reader is fully charged before your first use. It will take two hours to fully charge the reader.
4. Once the reader is fully charged, the LED indicator light on the side will turn green.
5. Turn on your Bluetooth card reader.
6. Ensure the app has access to the microphone on your device.
7. Open the Authorize.net mPOS app on your device.
8. Log in using your Merchant Interface Login ID and Password.
9. Tap the Menu button.
10. Tap Settings > Card Readers > Connect > BT Connection
11. Select your card reader’s brand by tapping the radial button next to the reader name.
12. If your account can process EMV transactions, set the reader to Chip.

Once you have taken these steps, you can add an item to your cart and checkout. The mPOS application should now recognize that the reader is connected and ask you to swipe/insert a card.

Using a compatible card reader with Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) App for Windows 

Authorize.net 2.0 - This version will be our go forward version that will be enhanced and update with new feature and reader support.

• Supported Reader: BBPOS AWC Walker C3X
• Windows Store: Authorize.net 2.0 Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) App for Windows

USB readers:

1. Plug the card reader into a USB port on your computer.
2. Open and log into the Microsoft Store App.
3. In the app, choose Settings > Payment acceptance.
4. If your card reader is already connected, the details of your card reader appear. If no card reader appears, continue to the next step.
5. Click Connect card reader.
6. Click Done
7. The reader is connect to the app.