Card readers for Autopilot
Pick the reader that fits your crew, order it, and pair it with Autopilot. Tap, chip, and swipe payments land on the right job automatically.
Autopilot-branded product concept. Readers ordered from Stripe currently carry Stripe hardware branding.
The M2 is the small reader for a phone-connected crew. The S710 is the full touchscreen machine with its own cellular option.
Best for the truckSmall, tough, and connected to the phone in your hand.
$59Stripe list price
United States only. Optional dock is $19 and mount is $5.
Best for a busy crewA full smart reader for the truck, counter, or front desk.
$299Stripe list price
Optional cellular service is $10 per reader per month.
The S700 is the same size, screen, weight, and $299 list price as the S710, without cellular. It connects over Wi-Fi, or Ethernet with an optional hub.
The short version: choose M2 for your pocket, S700 for stable Wi-Fi, or S710 when the crew needs a backup connection.
Prices and battery estimates verified on Stripe's US pages, July 24, 2026. Taxes, shipping, processing, and accessories are separate.
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| What matters | M2 | S700 | S710 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe list price | $59 | $299 | $299 |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, optional Ethernet | Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, optional Ethernet |
| Screen | Status lights | 5.5-inch touchscreen | 5.5-inch touchscreen |
| Weight | 3 oz | 11.2 oz | 11.2 oz |
| Active battery estimate | 28 hours | 15 hours | 15 hours |
| Best fit | Phone-connected field crew | Shop or reliable Wi-Fi | Mobile crew or counter |
No separate terminal workflow. Autopilot keeps the payment, receipt, tip, job, invoice, and customer together.
Order directly in your Stripe Dashboard, or contact Autopilot and ask us to source the reader for you.
Add the hardware to the same Stripe account connected to Autopilot and assign its business location.
Open Settings, find nearby readers, tap your device, and take the first payment.
The Stripe Reader M2 is the smallest option. It weighs about 3 ounces and connects to a phone or tablet over Bluetooth. The S700 and S710 are larger smart readers with 5.5-inch touchscreens.
They have the same screen, dimensions, weight, and $299 listed hardware price. The S710 adds 4G/LTE cellular connectivity. The S700 uses Wi-Fi, or Ethernet with an optional hub.
No. You can also use Tap to Pay on an eligible iPhone or Android phone, or send an invoice with a payment link. A separate reader is useful when you need chip and swipe support or want dedicated payment hardware.
Yes. Card reader payments run through a connected Stripe account. The reader is registered to Stripe and then paired inside Autopilot.
The prices shown were verified on Stripe's United States pages on July 24, 2026. Taxes, shipping, accessories, cellular service, and payment processing are separate, and Stripe can change pricing.
Source details: M2, S700, and S710 product pages from Stripe.
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