The right gear for the way you actually run.
Four products, one advisor picking between them. A simple PIN pad that plugs into your existing register, a full Android countertop with a built-in printer, a dual-screen POS for full service, and the TrailPay app that ties it all together.
Tap, dip, and swipe are standard. Scan-to-pay depends on the device.
Every Trailhead terminal accepts tap, chip, and swipe out of the box. Scan-to-pay (QR codes) requires a camera, so it's available on models built with one — check the specs for each device below.
NFC contactless — Apple Pay, Google Pay, and tap-enabled cards.
EMV chip cards with hardware-encrypted PIN entry.
Magnetic stripe fallback with tokenized data.
1D / 2D QR-code payments and scan-to-pay wallets.
TrailPad 300
A secure, compact PIN pad that slots into the register you already use.
Plug it into an existing ECR or POS over USB or serial and start accepting tap, dip, swipe, and PIN — no full checkout rebuild, no learning curve for your team.
EMV chip, magnetic swipe, and contactless / NFC — Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap cards, and traditional plastic all on the same reader.
Capacitive display for tip prompts, digital signatures, and PIN entry. 320×480 resolution, adjustable backlight, glove-friendly.
PCI PTS 6.x certified, EMV L1/L2, hardware-encrypted PIN pad. Kensington lock slot and optional privacy shield for high-traffic counters.
USB device port and RS-232 serial — integrates with most existing POS, ECR, and pharmacy systems without ripping out the register.
Ask about the TrailPad 300
Real answer from a real advisor — usually within one business day.
Full technical specs
- Display
- 3.5" color TFT touch, 320×480
- Processor
- Dual-core Cortex A7, 1GHz
- Memory
- 256MB Flash / 256MB RAM
- Card readers
- Magstripe + EMV chip + Contactless
- Connectivity
- USB device, RS-232 serial
- Dimensions
- 163 × 74 × 31 mm · 252 g
- Compliance
- PCI PTS 6.x, EMV L1/L2, EMV Contactless L1
- Accessories
- Kensington lock, privacy shield, rotatable mount
Your POS should fit your business.
We match hardware to how orders actually reach you — not to whatever is easiest to sell.
Photography pending — Shop owner ringing up a customer at a small retail checkout counter
TrailStation C
A full Android countertop with a built-in printer — one device does checkout.
5-inch HD touchscreen, quad-core Android 12, integrated 80mm/s thermal printer, dual-band Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Small enough to fit any counter, powerful enough to run a full-service day.
Cortex quad-core A53 at 1.4GHz with a dedicated Cortex-M3 security core at 192MHz. Runs modern payment apps, loyalty, and inventory without stuttering during a rush.
High-speed thermal receipt printer built in — 58mm paper, 40mm roll diameter. No second box on the counter, no extra cable to trip on.
Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi and hardwired Ethernet. Stay online during a Wi-Fi hiccup by dropping in a cable.
Triple-track magstripe, EMV chip, EMV contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay, tap cards), plus a 0.3MP front camera for 1D/2D scan-to-pay.
Capacitive 5" 1280×720 touchscreen with adjustable backlight, secure virtual PIN keypad, and electronic signature capture.
PCI PTS 6.x, EMV L1/L2, EMV Contactless L1, PayPass, payWave, American Express ExpressPay, Discover D-PAS, and UnionPay QuickPass.
Ask about the TrailStation C
Real answer from a real advisor — usually within one business day.
Full technical specs
- Display
- 5" TFT capacitive touch, 1280×720
- OS
- Android 12
- Processor
- Cortex quad-core A53 @ 1.4GHz + M3 @ 192MHz
- Memory
- 8GB Flash / 1GB RAM, microSD up to 128GB
- Card readers
- Magstripe + EMV chip + Contactless + QR
- Printer
- Built-in thermal, 80mm/s, 58mm paper
- Camera
- 0.3MP front, 1D/2D scan-to-pay
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz + Ethernet, 2× USB-C
- Power
- 100–240V AC in, 5.0V / 2.0A DC out
- Dimensions
- 174 × 78 × 62 mm · 310 g
- Environment
- 10–50°C operating, 5–95% RH
- Compliance
- PCI PTS 6.x, EMV L1/L2, EMV Contactless L1
TrailStation 8
Merchant screen up front, customer screen facing out — total checkout transparency.
An 8-inch main display for staff and a 5-inch customer-facing display for line items, tips, and approvals. Octa-core Android with a 6000 mAh battery, dual cameras, and a built-in receipt printer.
8" merchant + 5" customer TFT displays — guests see items, totals, and tip prompts in real time. No more "trust me, that's the total."
1.8GHz eight-core processor with a dedicated M3 security core and 16GB storage / 2GB RAM — handles the busiest ticket counts without lag.
6000 mAh Li-ion for full-shift runtime, plus the included charging cradle for the counter.
Dual 2MP cameras support 1D/2D scan-to-pay, coupon scanning, and inventory workflows from either side of the device.
Ask about the TrailStation 8
Real answer from a real advisor — usually within one business day.
Full technical specs
- Displays
- 8" merchant (800×1280) + 5" customer (800×480)
- OS
- Android 10
- Processor
- Octa-core Cortex A53 @ 1.8GHz + M3 security
- Memory
- 16GB eMMC / 2GB LPDDR4
- Battery
- Li-ion 3.8V / 6000 mAh / 22.8Wh
- Printer
- Built-in 80 mm/s thermal, 58 mm paper
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz, GPRS, Ethernet, 2× SIM
- Dimensions
- 274.9 × 123.4 × 101.6 mm · 895 g
Upgrade the setup. Not the headache.
Keep the pieces your staff already know. Replace only what slows down your busiest hour.
Photography pending — Auto shop service counter taking payment for a completed repair
TrailPay
The dashboard your terminals report to — on your phone or laptop.
One live view of every terminal, location, and payment channel. Take Tap to Pay on phone, send an invoice, adjust a menu item, or run a promo — from anywhere you happen to be.
Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android, email or SMS invoices, and shareable payment links — no extra hardware needed.
Approvals, refunds, tips, and settlements across every terminal and channel, updated in real time.
Edit items and modifiers, track stock, and pull customer history from the same app that runs your terminal.
Daily batches, sales by employee, category performance, and month-end exports — no spreadsheet gymnastics.
Ask about the TrailPay
Real answer from a real advisor — usually within one business day.
Full technical specs
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Web dashboard
- Includes
- Tap to Pay on phone, invoicing, payment links
- Reporting
- Live feed, batch history, exportable reports
- Best for
- Owners on the move, multi-location operators
Upgrade the setup. Not the headache.
The same four units cover very different counters. Here's where each one usually lands.
Server closing out a check at a full-service restaurant host stand
Full-service restaurant counter/host stand, natural evening light, a dual-screen countertop POS matching the TrailStation 8 silhouette in use. No competitor branding.
Shop owner ringing up a customer at a small retail checkout counter
Independent retail checkout, daylight, compact countertop POS matching the TrailStation C silhouette plus a small PIN pad matching the TrailPad 300. No competitor branding.
Auto shop service counter taking payment for a completed repair
Auto repair service counter, garage bay softly out of focus behind, countertop POS matching the TrailStation C silhouette. Working, un-staged feel.
Caterer taking a payment on a phone at an off-site event
Catering or mobile-service operator taking payment on a phone (Tap to Pay) outdoors at an event — pairs with the TrailPay app. No terminal hardware needed.
Your POS should fit your business.
We start with how you take orders and get paid — then pick the hardware, not the other way around.
Photography pending — Server closing out a check at a full-service restaurant host stand
Tell us how you run. We'll tell you what fits.
Every merchant is a mix of counter, floor, phone, and web. In your Trailhead Payment Health Score™ review we recommend the exact hardware and software mix — and tell you when your current gear is fine as-is.