Learn how to set up new integrated or semi-integrated payment terminals in MX Merchant, including requirements, key differences, and setup steps.

Overview

Terminals have become an integral part of any modern business, making it easy to collect payments without the need for cash. Whenever you buy a new one, you'll need to set it up on MX Merchant.

Prerequisites

You must have an Admin or Sub-Admin role.

Adding New Terminals

This process will vary depending on whether you have acquired an integrated terminal or a semi-integrated terminal.

Integrated Terminals: In an integrated configuration, the payment terminal is tightly coupled with the POS application through a direct software interface (typically via an SDK or API). The POS system is responsible for initiating, managing, and finalizing payment transactions.
Semi-Integrated Terminals: In a semi-integrated configuration, the terminal and POS are logically connected, but payment data is isolated from the POS environment. The POS initiates a payment request, but all sensitive cardholder data is handled exclusively by the terminal and its processor.

Here's a brief summary of the functionalities you may want to consider for your terminals in the future:

Attribute	Integrated Terminal	Semi-Integrated Terminal
POS–Terminal Communication	Full bidirectional	Limited, non-sensitive return only
Card Data Flow	Through POS and terminal	Direct from terminal to processor
PCI DSS Scope	Full POS environment	Reduced (terminal only)
Transaction Control	Managed entirely by POS	Shared between POS and terminal
Integration Complexity	Higher	Moderate
Security Exposure	Greater	Reduced

New Integrated Terminals

Go to Settings (on the left).
Go to Terminals. This will take you to your Terminal management panel (learn more here).

Press + Add Terminal on the top right-hand corner. You'll see the following form.

Fill in the form with the new terminal's information.

You can learn more specific details in the Terminal guide.

Save.

New Semi-Integrated Terminals

The process for incorporating a new semi-integrated terminal is far more complex, and you cannot do it on your own. To do so, get in contact with Priority Commerce by calling (844) 647-3616 or emailing [email protected].