card reader
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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So when the waiter places the card reader on the table at the end of the night, you are facing a social minefield.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
He recently began accepting payments through a credit card reader for the first time.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
Travelers put their driver’s license into a slot that reads the card or they place their passport photo against a card reader.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2024
If you have a card with a security chip, you can make purchases just by tapping it on a card reader that’s equipped to work that way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2023
Sydney took a deep breath and pressed the ID against the electronic card reader.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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