You don't need a terminal to take a payment. The Stackably Admin app on an iPhone or Android can charge a card right from your phone. Here's how it works today, and the two upgrades coming next.

Open Quick Sale in the Stackably Admin app, choose Guest (or pick a saved Contact), and enter the amount on the keypad. You can add an optional description or select a product, then tap Card.

On the charge screen, select New Card. The fastest way to enter the card is to tap Scan card: point your phone's camera at the customer's card and the app captures the card details for you. Then ask the customer, "What is your billing ZIP code?", enter the ZIP, and tap the green Charge button to process the payment. It's a very smooth flow.

You can also type the card number, expiration date, and CVV manually if you prefer. If the client has a card saved on their profile, you can select it instead of entering a new one, and cash, check, and ACH payments can be recorded in the app as well.

We're adding support for the IDTech VP3350, a compact card reader that plugs directly into your phone and works with the Stackably Admin app. Instead of scanning or typing the card, you'll be able to take the customer's physical card right on the reader. Target availability: October 2026.

The second phase is a full tap-on-phone solution, built in partnership with Ingenico and their Tap on Phone SDK. Merchants will be able to use an Android phone or iPhone with Stackably and accept payments by having the customer tap their card or phone directly on the device — no extra hardware required. It can also be paired with the Ingenico Moby 5500, a Bluetooth card reader that attaches magnetically to the back of the phone. Target availability: around January 1, 2027.

The dates above are targets and may shift. Check back here or ask our support team for the latest status.