Reader-2 Mobile Card Reader
User Guide
Getting started
Welcome to your Zettle Reader 2.
Let’s get you set up in three simple steps!
- Download our app
PayPal Zettle: Point of Sale is available to download on the App Store and Google Play. - Create or log in to your PayPal Zettle account
You can create an account in the app or at paypal.com/instore. We transfer the money you earn straight into your PayPal account - Connect your Reader
Simply select your reader from the list in your settings menu and then pair both devices instantly.
Connecting the Reader
- Sign in to the PayPal Zettle app and tap the menu button
in the top left corner.
- Select ‘Settings’ and then ‘Card Readers’.
- Select the Zettle Reader 2 from the list and then follow our on-screen instructions.
Read more about the Zettle Reader 2 at paypal.com/instorehelp
Reader information
- Power button
- Holes for strap
- Charging port and charging light
- Contactless payment indicators
- Back/cancel
- Slot for chip card
- OK/confirm
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Battery status |  |
Bluetooth pairing |
| Battery charging | Contactless | ||
| Battery critically low |
| Payment types: | Chip & PIN, contactless, Apple, Samsung and Google pay |
| Charging time: | Approx. 1 hour (via wall socket) Approx. 1–2 hours (via computer) |
| Battery life: | Up to 8 hours (or 250+ transactions) |
| Bluetooth range: | 15 meters |
Even better battery
When the reader is not being charged and not being used, it will automatically turn off to save battery and turn on again when you take a transaction or press power.
Charge the Reader 2 using a micro USB cable or the Zettle Dock 2
Internet connection
Remember that you need to be connected to a 3G, 4G, or WiFi network in order to accept payments with PayPal Zettle.
Accessories
Complete your setup with a Zettle Dock 2, receipt printer, cash drawer, or barcode scanner. Find out more about supported devices on paypal.com/instore
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. a
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
Documents / Resources
 | Reader-2 Mobile Card Reader |
References
- paypal.com/instorepaypal.com
- User Manualmanual.tools
Just so I know can I use my Zettle hand held like I used my old paypal reader,by manuely putting in the card number 3 digit number and zip code? Thank You Frank Gigliello
Can I manually enter card details (number, CVV, and zip code) on the Zettle Reader 2?
The Zettle Reader 2 is primarily designed for Chip & PIN and contactless payments (including Apple, Samsung, and Google Pay). While the physical reader itself is used for inserting or tapping cards, manual entry of card details is typically handled through the PayPal Zettle: Point of Sale app on your smartphone or tablet rather than the keypad on the reader itself.
To process a manual payment:
Please note that manual entry often carries different transaction fees compared to card-present (dipped or tapped) transactions. For specific account help, you can visit paypal.com/instorehelp.
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