Chip reader requirements update

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Hey everyone,

Chip reader requirements update

I'm running a store in Jacksonville, FL and looking for advice. We currently have been looking at different options. Any recommendations or experiences to share?

Thanks in advance!

Kimberly Anderson 👑 Master

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Jason Nguyen

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Aug 27, 2025

The layaway management is definitely worth the extra cost IMO.

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Jonathan Taylor

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Sep 8, 2025

For retail, I'd recommend considering looking at multiple options

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Rebecca Anderson

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Sep 9, 2025

Cost us about $52/month all in. Worth it.

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Frances Davis

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Sep 17, 2025

We had the same issue. What worked for us was contacting support

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Raymond Chen

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Sep 23, 2025

+1 to this. We've seen similar results.

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Rebecca OBrien

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Sep 28, 2025

We had the same issue. What worked for us was reinstalling the app

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Diana Carter

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Oct 17, 2025

Great question! In my experience with Upserve, it has been working well for us

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Heather Stewart

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Nov 18, 2025

Great question! In my experience with Homebase, it has been working well for us

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