Bloomerang offers several types of mobile card readers for use with the Bloomerang Fundraising app. Card readers are not mandatory—you can enter credit card numbers manually in the app or through the virtual terminal.
Requirements
To connect a card reader to your mobile device, you must have:
Android 9.0 or later.
iOS 15 or later.
iPadOS 15 or later
Fundraising App and Compatible Card Readers
The Bloomerang Fundraising app for iOS and Android is designed for use with Bloomerang Fundraising donation forms, standard events, peer-to-peer, and auctions.
The Bloomerang Fundraising app is only compatible with Bloomerang-supported card readers. Third-party card readers are not supported. There are six card readers that are compatible with the app. They are:
Stripe Reader M2
Lightning Reader - Legacy
Bluetooth Reader - VP3300
Lightning Reader - VP3350
USB-C Reader - VP3350
Bluetooth Reader - VP3350
Note: You can still use the VP3300 Bluetooth card readers and Lightning Reader - Legacy, you can no longer purchase these readers.
Compatibility
The card readers work with the following smart device operating systems:
Stripe M2 readers work with:
iOS 13 or later
Android 9.0 or later
Note: You must use Bloomerang Payments to process transactions through the Stripe M2 reader.
USB-C connectors work with:
Android devices running Android 12 or later
Bluetooth card readers work with:
Android devices running Android 12 or later.
Stripe M2 Reader
The Stripe M2 Reader is available for you if:
You are located in the United States.
You use Bloomerang Payments.
Stripe M2 readers do not need to be configured, and update automatically through Stripe every 6-12 months.
For instructions about first-time use, read Instructions for Mobile Card Readers.
VP3300 Bluetooth Reader
VP3350 Card Readers (Bluetooth, Lightning, and USB-C)
Note: The Bluetooth card readers will remain connected to a mobile device indefinitely if the reader is connected to a power source via USB cable.
If the VP3300 Bluetooth card reader is operating on battery power, the unit will enter low-power mode after five seconds of idling and will sleep after 20 seconds of idling to extend battery life. The VP3350 Bluetooth card reader will enter low-power mode after five minutes of idling and will sleep after 60 minutes.
To perform a transaction again, press the power button to re-establish the Bluetooth connection.
Also note, the VP3300 and VP3350 card readers are equipped with a chip reader and tap-to-pay, but the Virtual Terminal app does not support those features. All cards must be swiped.
Compatibility and Pricing
VP3350 card readers (Bluetooth, Lightning, and USB-C) are available for $139 plus shipping. To buy one, contact the Customer Experience team at 888-855-9595 or [email protected].
Card readers are not mandatory—you can enter credit card numbers manually in the app.
We also offer a USB-A card reader that works with the web-based Virtual Terminal on Mac and PC for $99. To read more about using a card reader with the web VT, check out this article.
Compatibility, Card Reader Cost, and Shipping Cost
The tables in this section show Bloomerang card reader compatibility, card reader cost, and shipping costs.
Shipping and card reader fees will be billed to the account on file.
Card Reader | Compatible Apps / Devices | Form Types | iOS | Android | Card Reader Cost |
Stripe M2 Reader | Bloomerang Fundraising | Donation Forms, Events, Peer-to-Peer, Auctions | ✓ | ✓ | $99 |
Lightning - VP3350 | Bloomerang Fundraising | Donation Forms, Events, Peer-to-Peer, Auctions | ✓ |
| $139 |
USB-C - VP3350 | Bloomerang Fundraising | Donation Forms, Events, Peer-to-Peer, Auctions | iPhone 15 | ✓ | $139 |
Bluetooth - VP3350 | Bloomerang Fundraising | Donation Forms, Events, Peer-to-Peer, Auctions | ✓ | ✓ | $139 |
Bluetooth - VP3300 | Bloomerang Fundraising | Donation Forms, Events, Peer-to-Peer, Auctions | ✓ | ✓ | N/A (Not currently available) |
USB-A | Mac or PC | Donation Forms, Events, Peer-to-Peer, Auctions |
|
| $99 |
Shipping Costs
Shipping Method | Delivery Time | Shipping Cost |
Ground | 4–7 business days | $10 |
3-Day | 3 business days | $25 |
2-Day | 1–2 business days | $65 |
Order a Mobile Card Reader
To order a mobile card reader for the Bloomerang Fundraising app, email [email protected] with the following details:
Reader type(s)
Quantity of reader(s)
Contact name
Contact phone number
Contact email address
Shipping address (no PO boxes)
Shipping preference
Need-by date
Bloomerang Fundraising Support will confirm and process your order. Once shipped, you will receive a tracking number.
Return and Exchange Policy
Return a Card Reader
Card readers are eligible for return within 30 days of delivery if they are unopened and unused.
Opened or used readers are not eligible for return unless confirmed defective by our team.
A restocking fee of $10 will apply to all non-defective returns.
To initiate a return, please contact our support team at [email protected]. Returns must be approved prior to shipping the item back.
Exchange a Card Reader
Exchanges are only offered in the following cases:
The device is confirmed faulty or defective within 30 days of delivery
There was an order or fulfillment error on our part (e.g., incorrect model shipped)
Clients are responsible for return shipping unless the return or exchange is due to a defect or error on our end.
Refunds or exchanges will be processed once the returned item is received and inspected.