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title: "Stripe for NexKiosk"
slug: "stripe-for-nexkiosk"
updated: 2025-08-21T14:22:55Z
published: 2025-08-21T14:22:55Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.nexudus.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stripe for NexKiosk

Want to know if Stripe for NexKiosk is available in your country?

          

Check out [Stripe Terminal Global Availability](https://support.stripe.com/questions/global-availability-for-stripe-terminal).

## Stripe Device Compatibility

You can connect Stripe card readers that **support Bluetooth** connections to process payments both in **POS** and **Kiosk** mode.

NexKiosk currently works with the following readers, based on you're located:

- **Stripe M2** card readers if your space and Stripe account are based **in the United States**.
- **Stripe WisePad 3** card readers if your space and Stripe account are based in **any country where [Stripe readers are available](https://support.stripe.com/questions/stripe-terminal-country-and-currency-availability)**.

Pairing your reader with NexKiosk is a two-step process once you have a live Stripe account and the reader.

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## Step 1. Adding your Stripe API Key and Location ID on the Admin Panel

### How to get your Stripe **Secret Key** and **Location ID**

You need both these details to add the to the Admin Panel.

**Location ID** You need the ID of the location connected to your reader.

1. Go to [dashboard.stripe.com/terminal/locations/manage](https://dashboard.stripe.com/terminal/locations/manage).
2. Select the location where your card reader is registered.
3. Copy the ID in the top-right corner of the page.

![StripeLocationID_Highlight.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/StripeLocationID_Highlight.png)

**Secret key** You also need a secret API key dedicated to NexKiosk to let Nexudus communicate with your Stripe account and process the card payments.

1. Go to [dashboard.stripe.com/apikeys](https://dashboard.stripe.com/apikeys).
2. Click on **Create secret key**.
3. Select **Building your own integration** and click on **Create secret key**.
4. Name they key **NexKiosk** and click **Create.**
5. Copy the key and save it somewhere safe.

*You won't be able to see it again once you click on **Done***.

![StripeAPIKey_Highlight.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/StripeAPIKey_Highlight.png)

          Treat your API key as you would any password.

          

Store it safely and don't share it with anyone else.

Once you have both details, you can head over to the Admin Panel to add them to Nexudus.

1. Log in to [dashboard.nexudus.com](https://dashboard.nexudus.com/) if you aren't already.
2. Click [**Settings > Companion app > NexKIOSK**](https://dashboard.nexudus.com/settings/4/0/5).
3. Scroll down to the **Stripe Payments** section.
4. Add your **Stripe Secret Key** and **Location ID**
5. Click **Save settings**.

You're now ready to pair your reader with NexKiosk .

## Step 2. Pairing your terminal with NexKiosk

![StripeNexKIOSK.gif](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/StripeNexKIOSK.gif)

1. Open NexKiosk on your tablet.
2. Turn on your Stripe card reader.
3. Tap on the **POS** or **Kiosk** tile.
4. Tap on the **Stripe** tile.
5. Hold your card reader close to the tablet.  

The app will automatically pair with your reader.
6. Tap on **Proceed**.

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NexKiosk should now be connected to your Stripe terminal. You'll need to repeat the pairing every time you fully close the app or turn off the reader.

We recommend you make a test purchase to ensure everything is processed correctly both in Nexudus and your Stripe account.