Can I use my own card readers?

Learn about the benefits and considerations of using your own card readers for secure transactions.

Can I use my own card readers?

Only card readers provided and certified by TripWorks are compatible with the platform. You cannot use your own card reader or purchase one directly from a third party.

To order a card reader, contact our support team: support@tripworks.com

Why use a TripWorks card reader?

  • All sales in one place — online bookings and onsite purchases show up in the same reports
  • One place for sales tax — no need to reconcile across systems
  • One place for refunds — process returns from the same dashboard
  • No PCI compliance headaches — TripWorks handles it (see below)

Security & PCI Compliance

TripWorks protects its systems with industry-leading security controls:

  • Data is encrypted within the card reader at the moment of tap, swipe, or insert
  • Software developed using industry-standard best practices
  • Servers monitored by our dedicated security staff

Since TripWorks is PCI compliant, customers who use TripWorks for all storage, processing, and transmission of payment card data — including TripWorks-certified card readers — do not need to validate PCI compliance for those transactions.