card reader
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He puts the authorities' leniency down partly to the tidy and spartan way he operates his business: a bench, umbrella, card reader and table that he folds up and carts away each evening.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
At the same time, meters in the L.A. area will continue to accept both coins and cards as well, Sweeney said — as long as the coin slots aren’t jammed and the card reader works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
He recently began accepting payments through a credit card reader for the first time.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
The credit card reader isn’t working — and she knows just how to fix it.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 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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