Clover developer round-up 2025: Year in review

In 2025, Clover delivered significant enhancements in Ecommerce integrations, OAuth security, global platform updates, feature releases, and improved developer documentation navigation. This round-up brings together the most impactful announcements and features from the year—your one-stop resource to catch up and prepare for 2026.

Developer announcements and updates at a glance

Platform and policy updates

End of app updates for Clover 1st Gen devices

Clover will end support for app updates on 1st Gen devices (Android API level 25 or below) in March 2026. Plan migrations now to avoid merchant disruptions.
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2025 Clover code freeze

A code freeze is in effect from November 10, 2025, to January 4, 2026. No major updates or new app approvals will occur during this period, except for critical fixes.
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Expiring access tokens enforcement

All apps must use expiring OAuth tokens under the v2/OAuth flow by December 2025 across all regions.
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PCI DSS v4.0 compliance updates

Clover implemented PCI DSS v4.0 Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 to strengthen client-side web security for ecommerce merchants.
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Developer tools, SDK enhancements, and feature releases

Clover Android ROM updates

Clover releases quarterly Android ROM updates, delivering bug fixes, security patches, and feature enhancements, first in the sandbox and then rolling out to production devices.
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Android Clover Payment SDK updates

The quick start guide for integrating the Android Clover Payment SDK with a Clover Go reader covers essential steps for adding the SDK to your app, initializing the Clover Go device, and securely processing payments.
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Closeout broadcast for custom processes

You can intercept closeout batch result notifications for merchants configured with custom closeouts by declaring a Notification Receiver and intent filter in your AndroidManifest.xml and handling payloads in onReceive.
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iOS OAuth integration updates

The CloverPaymentSDK for iOS now supports three OAuth integration levels: Full (SDK-managed), Partial (the app handles login and the SDK handles refreshes), and None (the app manages all tokens). The SDK requires proper callback setup (Associated Domains) in your app.
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Global Developer Dashboard enhancements

Added topics to help you manage apps end-to-end: Manage app settings, Android releases, pricing tiers, App Market listing, private apps, and submit for approval—all in one dashboard.
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Updates to the Edit Modules Availability page

The Edit Modules Availability page for your app now features a simplified layout. You can easily select modules grouped by functionality categories on the Clover platform, ensuring your app integrates with the features you need.
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Manage age-restricted items

Clover introduced endpoints and dashboard updates to flag age-restricted items (e.g., alcohol, tobacco), ensuring compliance at checkout and during fulfillment.
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Updates to getRefunds API

The 90-day search limit for the Get All Payments endpoint currently applies to select merchants and will roll out gradually. Use the endpoint to check restrictions for your merchants.
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Quick reference guides for Latin America developers

New resources simplify integration for Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico (semi-integration and full POS solutions). You can also find information on Argentina multicurrency, wherein merchants can process ARS or USD, and receipts reflect the chosen currency.
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Android—MiFare and Mobile Driver’s License support for Latin America

The Clover Android SDK now supports MiFare contactless cards and mobile driver’s licenses for non-financial use cases.
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Ecommerce integrations and payment security

Samsung Pay integration for Clover Ecommerce

Samsung Pay® is available by default for Hosted Checkout, Payment Links, and Invoices with 3D Secure authentication—no direct Samsung SDK integration required. Supports CIT only (not MIT).
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Apple Pay integration for WooCommerce

Enable Apple Pay® on WooCommerce checkout for fast, secure card-not-present (CNP) transactions authenticated through Face ID/Touch ID; applies to the Block checkout theme and must be enabled in plugin settings.
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Updates to WooCommerce plugin

Enhancements include the cardholder name field, card network icons on checkout, and Merchant ID validation for improved security and user experience.
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TeleCheck ACH updates on Clover iframe

TeleCheck® ACH is now available to US ecommerce merchants. You can customize ACH elements in the Clover iframe using CSS to match your site’s branding.
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Elevating payment security with 3D Secure authentication

Clover provides CNP payment security with EMV® 3DS, enabling issuer-authenticated flows and liability shift. Your merchants can choose their 3DS provider between CardinalCommerce and Ravelin based on their needs.
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Integrate Clover Payments plugin with Shopify Online Shop

The free plugin enables secure card and wallet payments. The migration from Payeezy has been extended to May 1, 2025, to minimize disruptions.
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Device launches

Clover Flex 4 (US, UK, Canada)

• Available now across regions, Flex 4 delivers improved speed, security, and advanced mobile payment features for merchants.
• Flex Pocket brings portability and full payment capabilities to the US, UK, and Canada for on-the-go transactions.
• Clover Compact is a fast, secure, EMV-certified customer-facing device built for semi-integration; Dev Kits are available to accelerate testing and deployment.

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