What is the Terminal App?

The Terminal App is a lightweight, dedicated checkout application. Whether you are selling at a pop-up market, managing a busy restaurant floor, or taking payments on the doorstep, it turns any iPhone or NFC-enabled Android into a secure payment terminal (see compatible devices).

Key features:

  • Instant payments: Get started with taking payments within seconds
  • Any device: Let colleagues, team members, fellow volunteers, anyone take payments simply on their own devices
  • Incidental use: Doing an event every now and then? Once a year? Simply install on the devices you need then, and disable after. 

Mollie App vs. Terminal App: Which should I use?

Choosing the right app depends on who is using the device and how they are using it.

Feature Terminal App Mollie App
Primary Use Collecting payments Managing your business
Data Privacy No access to account balances or full reports. Users have full access to the Mollie Dashboard.
Capabilities Focused on payments, tipping, and digital receipts. Access detailed reports, manage your sales channels and payment capabilities
Best For Entrepreneurs and staff on the field or on the go. Business owners and managers.

Why use the Terminal App?

Get paid anywhere

Whether it's at the table in a cafe or on a customer's doorstep, you can get paid, provide digital receipts and accept tips with a few taps. 

Scale in seconds

Instead of ordering and waiting for expensive hardware, you can instantly turn mobile devices into checkout points. This is ideal for seasonal peaks, pop-up events, or mobile service teams.

No sunk costs, no forced upgrades

Avoid large upfront investments. Use devices already owned, or add new ones as needed. Reduce ongoing maintenance. We offer a PRO subscription for regular users that lowers your transaction fees even more. 

Get paid anytime

When you use the Terminal App with a Mollie Business Account, you can access your funds in just 24 hours—including weekends and public holidays.


Ready? 

Follow our setup guide and get started in minutes with Terminal app