card reader
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Passengers have to tell the bus driver where they are going and tap their card on the card reader.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2022
Once again Sydney held her breath as she pressed the ID against the card reader, and once again they were rewarded with the click of a door unlocking.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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