The CardPointe Desktop SDK solution extends the following features and benefits to your desktop client and ERP applications:
The CardPointe Desktop SDK solution includes several different integration methods, depending on your software and business need, including:
If you're an Independent software vendor or developer looking to integrate CardPointe Desktop SDK payments with your ERP or desktop client application, see the CardPointe Desktop SDK Developer Guide to get started.
The CardPointe Desktop card reader device (ID TECH Augusta) is an EMV (chip) and MSR (magnetic stripe) card reader device that offers simple plug-and-play usability. The device encrypts card data at the point of interaction, ensuring that sensitive cardholder data is never exposed to your environment. Additionally, the device supports EMV Quick Chip, allowing you to accept EMV payments much more quickly than standard EMV.
The CardPointe Desktop card reader uses keyboard emulation to return card data to your application as though it was typed on a keyboard.
See the CardPointe Desktop Card Reader User's Guide for more information on setting up, using, and troubleshooting the CardPointe Desktop card reader.