Clover Compact available for Semi-Integration

A fast, secure, and streamlined device for custom-integrated checkouts

We are excited to announce that the Clover Compact is now available, with Dev Kits ready for semi-integration developers in the US.

What's new

The Clover Compact is a powerful, customer-facing payment device designed specifically for semi-integration. It provides a secure, EMV-certified solution for accepting payments while giving you full control over the primary checkout flow on your POS or kiosk.

This device is ideal for high-volume retail, quick-service restaurants, and unattended kiosks where speed and reliability are essential.

Compact top front left view — Clover Compact, front and side views

Feature highlights

Notable features of the Clover Compact are:

Operating System: Android 13, multi-language support
Processor: Qualcomm 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 quad-core applications processor running up to 2.0 GHz
Memory: 2GB RAM
Storage: 16GB Flash
Display: 3.62" IPS LCD, 480 x 480 pixels
Touch Screen: Capacitive multi-touch screen with anti-fingerprint coating
Keypad: Physical hardtop keys with backlight and raised markings for accessibility
Payment Support: EMV® Contact (chip), EMV Contactless (tap), and Magnetic Stripe (MSR)
Connectivity: Ethernet 10base T, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), and 4G/LTE (North America)
Camera: 5MP integrated color camera with Privacy LED, supports 1D/2D barcode scanning
Printer: Built-in thermal line dot printer with paper out sensor
Audio: 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack with Microphone Input and Mono Dynamic Speaker
Ports: USB Type C (USB 2.0 High Speed OTG) for power and data
Cable (Dev Kits only): Dev Kits include the required 1.8m USB-C to USB-A cable for POS integration

Recommendation for developers

Step 1: Order your Clover Compact Developer Kit.

Your DevKit will include the Clover Compact device (sandbox-enabled) and the required 1.8m USB-C to USB-A cable for POS integration.

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If you cannot order a DevKit, you can build and test your integration by using the Android Emulator or by mocking responses from the SDK.

Step 2: Set up your Compact following the hardware guidelines on the Clover Merchant Help site: Compact Quick Start Guide.

Step 3: Test your apps on the Android 13 operating system.

Step 4: Update your app settings to include the new device. This will make sure it is available to merchants using the device.

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Note for semi-integration developers

For remote semi-integration, the Remote Pay SDK for Windows and Android supports on-device Pay Display apps for the payment interface.

REST Pay Display API support is planned for 2026.

Support

For questions and feedback, send an email to [email protected].