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Connecting the BBPOS WisePad 3 to Your Kayana EPOS Device

Last updated Dec 8, 2025

What’s in the Box

When you receive your BBPOS WisePad 3 reader, ensure the package includes:

  • BBPOS WisePad 3 Reader
  • USB-C Cable (for charging and data)

BBPOS WisePad 3 card reader and USB-C cable laid out after unboxing.
BBPOS WisePad 3 reader and USB-C cable included in the package.

Step-by-Step: Connecting BBPOS WisePad 3 to the EPOS

  1. Plug in the Reader Connect the WisePad 3 to your Kayana EPOS device using the USB-C cable, connecting it to the white-coloured port only.

USB port on the Kayana EPOS device showing the white-coloured port used to connect the BBPOS WisePad 3 card reader.
USB port view on the Kayana EPOS device for connecting the BBPOS WisePad 3 card reader.

  1. Power On the Reader Press and hold the Power button on the reader You should see a charging icon at the top of the screen.

BBPOS WisePad 3 card reader powered on with the screen illuminated and charging icon visible.
WisePad 3 card reader powered on — the display lights up, indicating the device is starting up.

  1. Configure Location settings

Allow location permissions — Grant the application access to the device’s location. Pairing the BBPOS WisePad 3 card reader successfully requires this step.

Location permission prompt displayed on the EPOS screen during BBPOS WisePad 3 card reader setup.
On-screen prompt to allow location access — Allow to enable pairing with the WisePad 3 card reader.

  1. Wait for the Setup Pop-Up Once connected, a “Stripe Reader Setup” pop-up will appear on the EPOS screen. The device may take atleast 5–6 seconds to be discovered.

On-screen view on the Kayana Epos while the WisePad 3 card reader is being set up and the connection process is underway.

  1. Select Card reader from the Connections Screen

Kayana EPOS Connections screen showing the Card Reader option during device setup.
Connections screen on the EPOS where the Card Reader option is selected to complete setup.

The setup pop-up will open the Connections screen. From here, you should select “Card Reader.”

  1. Confirm Connection Once connected successfully, you’ll see a green tick on the card reader icon at the top-right corner of the EPOS screen.

Kayana EPOS screen displaying a green tick on the card reader icon, confirming successful connection.
The green tick on the top-right corner confirms that the BBPOS WisePad 3 card reader has been successfully connected and is ready to use.

  1. Ready for Payments You have now paired your card reader with the EPOS device. Customers can now tap or insert cards to complete transactions.
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