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