Currently, Bloomerang offers several types of mobile card readers for use with our Bloomerang Fundraising app.

Check out the video below for an overview of Bloomerang's available card readers.

The Bloomerang Fundraising app for iOS and Android is designed to be used with Bloomerang Fundraising donation forms, standard events, peer-to-peer, and auctions.

There are six card readers that are compatible with the app. They are:

The card readers work with the following smart device versions:

The Stripe M2 Reader is available for you if:

Stripe M2 readers require no configuration and update automatically through Stripe every 6-12 months.

For instructions about first-time use, read Instructions for Mobile Card Readers.

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.

For more information on connecting and using a Bluetooth card reader, check out this article.

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.

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.

Exchanges are only offered in the following cases:

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.

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.

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.