Card reader

PAX D135 card reader

The D135 is a small Bluetooth reader for chip and tap, with an optional swipe slot. It pairs to your own phone or tablet and runs in the Appetier app.

$75 each.

PAX D135 pocket card reader with a contactless symbol

What it is good for

  • Farmers markets, pop-ups, and food carts
  • A low-cost second reader at the counter
  • Taking payment anywhere your phone goes

Where it works

This reader connects to your own phone or tablet and runs only in the Appetier app. A browser screen cannot use it. It works in the United States only.

Full specifications

PAX D135 specifications
SpecificationValue
Card reading
  • Chip and PIN
  • Contactless (tap)
  • Magnetic stripe (optional)
Size and weight
  • 13 x 67 x 67mm, 63.6g (with MSR)
Processor
  • Cortex M3
Memory
  • built-in 1MB flash + 128KB SRAM
  • external 4MB SPI NOR flash for fonts and config
Connectivity
  • Bluetooth 4.2 with Bluetooth Low Energy
  • 1 Type-C
  • optional POGO PIN
Ports
  • 1 Type-C OTG
  • POGO PIN (optional)
Battery
  • 250mAh
  • optional 400mAh
Audio
  • 1 buzzer
Indicators
  • 4 RF indicators, 1 power indicator (green & red)
Keys
  • 1 button: power on / off / sleep / pair over Bluetooth
Cable
  • 1 USB cable
Accessories
  • optional hub (1 LAN, 3 USB)
  • charging base
Operating temperature
  • 10 to 50°C
Storage temperature
  • -20 to 70°C
Humidity
  • 10 to 93% RH
CertificationsPCI PTS 5.x SRED, EMV L1 & L2, EMV CL L1, Mastercard contactless L2, Visa payWave L2, DPAS L2, QUICS L2, AMEX L2, Interac Flash L2, TQM, UL, FCC, IC, RoHS

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