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
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
Passengers have to tell the bus driver where they are going and tap their card on the card reader.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2022
Sydney took a deep breath and pressed the ID against the electronic card reader.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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