Clover Compact available for Semi-Integration | US

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.

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IMPORTANT

Make sure your apps are available to merchants using the new device. After verifying your app functions as expected, update your app settings to include the new device when you select the app type.

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.

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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Note

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].