Mini Card Reader - Activation guide
Updated over a week ago
Step by step instructions:
To activate and use the Mini Card Reader, follow the steps below:
Download the Viva Wallet POS App from the Play store or App Store to your Android mobile phone/ tablet or iOS device.
Open the Bluetooth of your mobile/ tablet
Open the Viva Wallet POS App and sign-in
At certain point you will be asked if you wish to link an external device. You can either select:
A. Set up a device
B. Skip and setup later
A. Set up a device
Upon selecting the "Set up a device" option you should follow the steps indicated on the screen.
Note that the pairing between Viva Wallet POS and the Mini Card Reader can be made either via Bluetooth (wirelessly) or through a USB cable
In order to pair the Mini Card Reader with the Viva Wallet POS App you must first make sure that the Mini Card Reader is enough charged (>25%).
As per guidance within the Viva Wallet POS App, select the "Mini Card Reader" in the message indicated
Tap on "Bluetooth" and turn on the Mini Card Reader by pressing and holding the power button until the light continuously blinks red
Choose the correct S/N number on the list (the S/N number can be located on the lower left-hand side of the bottom face of the card terminal)
Select "Pair" twice so as to confirm pairing request
Press the "Connect" button on the Mini Card Reader in order to confirm pairing (once the pairing is successful the light will turn white for one second. Make sure that the phone is close to the Mini Card Reader)
Pairing is successful
Mini Card Reader - USB Cable Pairing
As per guidance within the Viva Wallet POS App, select the "Mini Card Reader" in the message indicated
Tap on "USB" and link the Mini Card Reader and the mobile device with the USB cable
The Viva Wallet POS App searches for the Mini Card Reader. You need to confirm that the correct S/N is indicated on the screen (the S/N number can be located on the lower left-hand side of the bottom face of the card terminal)
Pairing is successful
B. Skip and set up later
If you choose the "Skip and set up later" option, then follow the below:
From the main screen tap on "More" option
On settings screen tap on "Card Readers"
Select "Mini Card Reader" and follow the pairing instructions described above
Once the Mini Card Reader is paired, you should select the icon at the top right-hand side of the main screen and then the linked Mini Card Reader.
Doing so, all transactions will be made through the Mini Card Reader.
