How to Accept Payments on Stripe POS Terminals in the Sparkforge Mobile App

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Sparkforge mobile supports the Stripe M2 reader and BBPOS WisePad 3. Pair the terminal under Settings > Payment Devices, then choose Pay with Hardware in POS or Invoices to accept tap, insert, or swipe payments.

The Sparkforge mobile app pairs with select Stripe-sold card readers so you can take in-person card payments directly from POS or Invoices. Supported terminals are the Stripe M2 reader and the BBPOS WisePad 3.

Before You Start

  • Install the Sparkforge mobile app (or your white-labeled equivalent) on your phone or tablet.
  • Power on the terminal and confirm at least 25% battery.
  • Have Stripe configured as a payment processor on the sub-account.

Pair a Terminal

  1. Open the navigation menu and tap Settings (gear icon).
  2. Tap Payment Devices.
  3. If you've paired a terminal before, it shows under My devices. For a first-time pair, the screen opens directly into pairing mode.
  4. When the terminal appears in the list, tap Connect. The app checks for firmware updates and reports status.
  5. Wait for pairing and any updates to finish.

Take a Payment Through the Terminal

  1. Open POS or Invoices.
  2. Build the cart or open the invoice you're charging.
  3. On the payment instruments screen, tap Pay with Hardware.
  4. The terminal prompts the customer for payment.
  5. The customer taps, inserts, or swipes their card to complete the transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which terminals does Sparkforge mobile support?
The Stripe M2 reader and the BBPOS WisePad 3, both purchased from Stripe.
Why is the terminal not showing up in the pairing screen?
Confirm the terminal is powered on, has at least 25% battery, and is in pairing range of your phone or tablet. Bluetooth must be enabled on the device running the Sparkforge app.
Do I need to pair the terminal again on a different device?
Yes. Pairing is per-device. Repeat the pairing flow under Settings > Payment Devices on every phone or tablet that needs to use the terminal.
Can I take payments from invoices or only from POS?
Both. Open the invoice or build the POS cart, then tap Pay with Hardware on the payment instrument screen.

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