Card reader

PAX A800 card reader

The A800 takes cards and prints receipts in one device. Leave it on the counter, or carry it with the optional battery.

$400 each.

PAX A800 countertop card reader with a built-in printer and a touchscreen

What it is good for

  • Counters that need one box for cards and receipts
  • Handing the reader to a guest at the table
  • Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, and optional Ethernet

Where it works

This reader works with the POS, the kiosk, and table-side screens, in a browser or in the app.

Full specifications

PAX A800 specifications
SpecificationValue
Card reading
  • Chip and PIN
  • Contactless (tap)
  • Magnetic stripe
Display
  • 5.7" capacitive touchscreen 720 x 1440
Size and weight
  • 188 x 66 x 79mm
Processor
  • quad-core Cortex-A53 2GHz; security CPU 32-bit RISC ARM v7-M 72MHz
Memory
  • 8GB eMMC + 1GB DDR
  • 16GB eMMC + 2GB DDR (optional)
  • microSD up to 128GB
Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & 5GHz
  • 4G
  • Bluetooth 5.0; optional Ethernet
Ports
  • 1 Type-C (OTG)
Battery
  • optional 2300mAh
  • 7.2V
Power adapter
  • Input 100-240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz; Output 5.0V DC, 3.0A
Printer
  • paper roll outer diameter 40mm
Cameras
  • optional 2MP front
  • 5MP rear
Audio
  • 1 audio jack
SIM and SAM slots
  • 1 Micro SIM + 2 SAM
  • 2 Micro SIM + 1 SAM
Accessories
  • optional hub (1 LAN, 3 USB)
  • charging base
Operating temperature
  • 0 to 50°C
Storage temperature
  • -20 to 70°C
Humidity
  • 10 to 93% RH
CertificationsPCI PTS 6.x SRED, EMV L1/L2, EMV CL L1, Mastercard contactless, Visa payWave, Amex, D-PAS, qUICS, Interac Flash, CE, FCC, IC, UL, 3C

How you get one

Readers go to restaurants that take cards on Appetier Pay. You pay the store price. Order the model and how many from your console.

See Appetier Pay