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Viva.com | Terminal App: which peripherals are supported

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You can see, on the table below, what is (and isn’t) supported by Viva.com | Terminal App:

Peripheral devices

Supported?

Notes

Secure Card Reader PIN (SCRP) devices

Yes

Mini Card Reader*

Any magnetic‑stripe reader (MSR)

No

Non‑PTS MSR devices are not supported.

USB card readers / dongles

No

Viva.com | Terminal app does not expose USB host mode.

External PIN pads

No

Built‑in on‑screen PIN CVM only.

*At present the Mini Card Reader (Bluelight) is the only accessory that is supported.


Merchant responsibilities

  • Pair the reader only inside the Viva.com | Terminal pairing flow.

  • Physically protect the reader and inspect it for tampering before each use.

  • Keep the Terminal app up to date (updates include firmware checks for the reader).

  • Contact Viva Customer Support immediately if the reader is lost or stolen.

Connecting any non‑approved device (e.g. generic MSR or USB reader) breaches the Viva.com Terms & Conditions and may result in chargeback liability and service suspension.

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