A compact countertop reader designed to help compatible payment applications add EMV chip acceptance alongside magnetic-stripe payments.
The ID TECH Augusta combines an EMV chip-card reader with a magnetic-stripe reader in a compact form factor. ID TECH describes it as an upgrade path for compatible restaurant, retail, and lodging environments moving beyond traditional swipe-only equipment.
Key Augusta features
- Reads EMV chip cards and magnetic-stripe cards
- EMV Level 1 and Level 2 certified
- Supports Quick Chip and M/Chip Fast in compatible integrations
- Supports remote key injection
- Windows and Android SDKs are available for supported integrations
- Encrypts payment data in properly configured environments
Who should consider the Augusta?
The Augusta may be appropriate for merchants whose payment software specifically supports the device and who need a compact chip-and-swipe reader. It may be useful in compatible retail counters, lodging environments, back-office stations, and restaurant workflows that do not require an integrated contactless reader.
Compatibility and ordering considerations
Confirm software support, processor certification, connection requirements, encryption, and key injection before ordering. The Augusta should not be assumed compatible with a merchant account merely because the device can connect to a computer or Android system.
Augusta documentation
View the official ID TECH Augusta product page.
Need help selecting compatible equipment?
VCCP can help you compare card readers and identify what your processor, gateway, and payment application require before equipment is ordered.