What card reader works with QuickBooks?
Matthew Barrera
Updated on April 03, 2026
QuickBooks GoPayment is a payment app and card reader enabling you to accept credit cards face-to-face. It has to be used with QuickBooks accounting software, but then you get a very smooth accounting integration.
How do I get a free card reader in QuickBooks payments?
If you have QuickBooks Payments, you can take payments on the go….Learn which GoPayment app you have
- On the GoPayment app home screen, select More ☰ icon.
- Select Hardware.
- Select Order card reader.
- Select the card reader you want to order.
- Follow the onscreen steps to complete your order.
Is GoPayment free with QuickBooks payments?
QuickBooks GoPayment is a free mobile point of sale app that allows you to take payments on the go. Even without the reader you can use the mobile app to take all payment types – cash, check, or card – to track each sale transaction.
How do I get an Intuit card reader?
Learn how to order a card reader through the GoPayment app and online….Order from the Merchant Service Center
- Sign in to the Merchant Service Center.
- Select the Account tab and then Order Card Reader.
- Select Place your order for the reader you want to order.
- Follow the onscreen steps to complete your order.
How do I set up a card reader in QuickBooks?
If you have the green GoPayment app
- Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device.
- Press and hold the button on the side of your card reader until it blinks green.
- Open the GoPayment app.
- Select More and then Hardware.
- Select Card Readers from the list.
- In the Type section, select Bluetooth.
- Make sure your card reader is on.
Is GoPayment free?
Available for both Android and Apple smart devices, the Intuit QuickBooks GoPayment app itself is completely free. You’ll need to pay payment processing fees (and potentially hardware costs)—which we’ll cover later—as you use the app, but downloading the app won’t cost you a cent.
What is the processing fee for QuickBooks?
The company that processes your credit card fee, including QuickBooks, as well as Square, Stripe, WePay, and others, take a fee to collect for the credit card companies. These fees are charged every time you do a transaction. At QuickBooks, we charge 2.9% for invoiced cards, plus $0.25 per transaction.
How much does GoPayment charge per swipe?
Cost Summary
| Pay-As-You-Plan Go Swiped Rate | 2.4% + $0.25 |
|---|---|
| Monthly Plan Swiped Rate | 1.6% + $0.25 |
| Monthly Plan Keyed-In Rate | 3.2% + $0.25 |
| Self-Employed Plan Fee | $5 Per Month |
| Simple Start Plan Fee | $10 Per Month |
How does QuickBooks GoPayment work?
If you have QuickBooks Payments, customers can pay their invoices by credit card or ACH bank transfer. When you’re on the go, use the GoPayment app to take cash, check, and credit card payments wherever and whenever you need to. Think of it as a mobile point of sale app.
How do I set up a card reader in QuickBooks desktop?
Select Settings and then Card Reader. In the Type section, select Bluetooth. Make sure your card reader is on. Then select Add a new reader to start pairing.
Can you use a card reader with QuickBooks?
With the GoPayment app, you can take payments at your business or on the go. If you have a Bluetooth card reader, it’s even easier to process payments. Learn how to process payments with the QuickBooks Card Reader. Note: Card readers are designed to work with the GoPayment app and other QuickBooks products.
