Prerequisites
Before setting up a card reader, make sure you have:- A connected Stripe account
- At least one location configured in Sailia
- A compatible Stripe Terminal card reader with its registration code
Register a card reader
1
Go to your location settings
Open the location where you want to use the card reader.
2
Enter the reader details
Provide a name for the reader (for example, “Front desk reader”) and the registration code displayed on the reader device.
3
Save the reader
Sailia registers the reader with Stripe and links it to your location. The reader appears in your terminal list and is ready to accept payments.
Each card reader is registered to a specific location. If you have multiple locations, register a reader at each one.
Remove a card reader
You can remove a card reader from your location settings at any time. This deregisters the reader from Stripe and removes it from your terminal list.Process a card payment
Once a card reader is registered, you can use it to take payments at the point of sale:1
Build a basket
Add items to the basket in the POS — activities, shop products, memberships, or any other product.
2
Select card payment
Choose Card as the payment method. The POS sends the payment to your connected card reader.
3
Customer taps or inserts their card
The card reader prompts the customer to present their card. The payment is processed through Stripe in real time.
4
Payment completes
Once the card is authorized, the basket is marked as paid. A confirmation appears in the POS.
Cancel a card reader action
If you need to cancel a payment in progress — for example, if the customer wants to change their order — you can clear the card reader from the POS. This cancels the pending transaction and returns the reader to its idle state.Send a payment link by email
If the card reader is unavailable or the customer wants to pay later, you can send a payment link by email directly from the POS. The customer receives a link to complete the payment online through Stripe checkout.Troubleshooting
Related guides
Point of sale
Process in-person sales and manage till shifts.
Payments and Stripe
Connect Stripe and manage payouts.