BBPOS

BBPOS (Business Beyond Point of Sale), now a Stripe company, is a global leader and pioneer in the mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) and SmartPOS industry. Founded in 2008 and driven by a mission to create secure, scalable, and innovative payment technology, BBPOS is credited with inventing the world's first audio-jack mobile card reader. Today, it stands at the forefront of in-person electronic payment solutions, providing the foundational hardware for merchants and major payment platforms worldwide. 

Technology and Hardware

BBPOS focuses on end-to-end payment solutions that bridge the gap between physical retail and digital infrastructure. Following its acquisition by Stripe in January 2022, BBPOS technology became a cornerstone of the Stripe Terminal ecosystem, allowing businesses to seamlessly connect their online payment APIs with real-world, in-person checkout experiences. 

Key features of the BBPOS hardware lineup and software infrastructure include:

  • Comprehensive Acceptance: From their compact Chipper™ series to full-featured Android-based SmartPOS terminals, devices are engineered to accept all modern payment methods, including magnetic stripes, EMV chip cards, and NFC contactless payments (such as Apple Pay and Google Pay).

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  • Advanced Security: Devices are built to the highest global security standards, supporting Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) and PCI PIN compliance. This ensures cardholder data is encrypted from the exact moment of a swipe, dip, or tap all the way to the acquiring bank.

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  • Flexible Integration: BBPOS provides robust Software Development Kits (SDKs) compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows. This makes it exceptionally easy for developers to plug BBPOS hardware directly into proprietary point-of-sale apps or existing payment gateways.

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  • Form Factor Innovation: The brand continuously pushes boundaries with lightweight, highly mobile solutions like PIN on Glass and Tab on Phone, reducing the physical footprint of traditional POS hardware while maximizing mobility for merchants.

Target Audience

BBPOS hardware is built for maximum versatility. Its products serve a massive range of merchants, from independent mobile contractors and pop-up retail shops to enterprise-level hospitality, dining, and transit systems. It is the ideal hardware ecosystem for business owners looking for frictionless, highly secure, and mobile-ready transaction devices that easily integrate with modern payment processors like Stripe.