Clover Station
Clover Station
What is the Clover Station?
With two hardware options to choose from, the Clover Station is one of the most popular point-of-sale systems. You have seen them power countless local table service restaurants, counter service restaurants, and retail stores all across the country.
Businesses love this user-friendly all-in-one pos system because of its advanced functionality, stunning design, and flexibility to work seamlessly with all Clover POS devices, like the Clover Mini, Clover Flex, and the Clover Go.
And if that’s not enough, both Stations allow you to virtually eliminate credit card processing costs by taking advantage of the Merchant Surcharge Program.
All-in-one System
Run your business and accept payments all from one point of sale and payments system.
Powerful Tools
Enjoy faster transactions with a state-of-the-art processor, and manage your business easier with robust software and a wide variety of apps.
Ultimate Flexibility
Works seamlessly with Clover devices and peripherals to support business transactions at the counter, in line or, on the go.
Protection
Integrated EMV chip and signature and fingerprint sensor for employee login add additional security to protect you and customers.
Clover Station Solo
The table service restaurant powerhouse
The Station Solo represents the absolute best in table service restaurant pos system technology. Its large and high-definition touchscreen display makes servers’ tasks effortless, and the built-in fingerprint scanner reduces time wasted during multiple login attempts.
Whether you manage a table service restaurant or a bar, the Station Solo will improve your business’ performance with fast transactions, tab authorizations, and custom floor plans. And seamless integration with the Clover Flex will make it easy to take orders at the table and fire them to the kitchen.
Each Station Solo includes an HD display with a swivel feature, card reader, receipt printer, and cash drawer. It is also compatible with accessories such as a kitchen printer, weight scale, and a barcode scanner.
Tables mapping/floor plans
Build dynamic floor plans that match your restaurant’s look. Add custom layouts for different areas such as the dining room, bar, or outdoor patio.
Pre-Authorize Bar Tabs
Protect your bar or restaurant from insufficient funds and the risk of unpaid tabs at the end of the night.
Multiple bill splitting options
Split checks in various proportions (divide by amount, guests, or items).
Orders
Set up order types and categories; move or transfer orders.
Table-side payments
Eliminate unnecessary trips between tables and the register. Take payments and offer tips on the Clover Flex.
Table-side orders
Fire orders directly to kitchen or prep stations; add items to partially paid orders.
Clover Station Duo
Engage with customers like never before
The Station Duo (previously known as Station Pro) makes the counter service experience unparalleled. The Station Duo includes a stationary (no swivel) merchant-facing display and a Clover Mini that serves as the dedicated customer-facing display.
Whether you manage a counter service restaurant or a retail store, the addition of a customer-facing display makes it easy to offer rewards, capture customer information, ensure order accuracy, and accept mobile payments.
Each Station Duo includes an HD display, a Clover Mini, a receipt printer, and a cash drawer. It is also compatible with accessories such as a kitchen printer, weight scale, and a barcode scanner.
Improve order accuracy
The customer-facing display means customers can confirm their order and complete payment faster.
Accept all payment types
Accommodate the ways customers want to pay: swipe, dip, or tap, credit or debit, contactless NFC, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more – now twice as fast.
Ethernet down? No problem
The Station Duo offers integrated 4G/LTE for backup or primary connectivity.
Get things done faster
From inventory and orders to managing staff and running reports; it’s all at your fingertips.
No more login cards
Eliminate forgotten login codes or lost login cards. The Station Duo offers fingerprint logins for up to 50 employees.
Make your business irresistible
Grow your business and profits by offering promotions, rewards, and gift cards.
Your Cost 1.25% + $0.25
Find out how we can help you slash your credit card processing costs. With the Merchant Surcharge Program, you'll only pay a low rate for debit card transactions.
Make dining unforgettable
Clover Dining brings all the features your restaurant needs to manage employees, delight guests, and optimize operations to drive revenue and reduce losses. Clover Dining gives you the tools to free your staff so they can focus on your customers and their dining experience.
Customizable floor plans
Create a floor plan that reflects your restaurant’s look. Add custom layouts for different areas such as the dining room, bar, or outdoor patio.
Efficient order management
Customize orders with descriptive notes and link the correct orders to the right guests.
Contact-free ordering and payment
Assign orders to courses and fire courses to the kitchen instantly, or at the right time.
Contact-free ordering and payment
Fire orders to the kitchen the moment they’re placed and change them even after they’re fired.
Contact-free ordering and payment
Set dining duration and be notified when guests overstay their visit.
Online ordering
Reach more customers with delivery and pick up
Give your restaurant maximum exposure. With Clover Online, you’ll be able to generate new revenue streams from online orders. Through direct integration, orders placed on your Clover website, GrubHub, and the Clover App, will be sent directly to your kitchen, ensuring quick and accurate fulfillment.
Simple setup
Get started in minutes. Your Clover Station menu items can be instantly enabled for online ordering.
No commissions
Clover Online Ordering is included in your Table Service and Counter Service Restaurant plans. There are no commissions or hidden fees.
In-store or curbside pickup
Give guests a convenient and hassle-free experience by offering contactless curbside pickup.
Orders scheduling
Guests can place orders for now or schedule them for later (hours or days in advance).
Customize everything
Display detailed food descriptions with high-resolution photos, set your food preparation time, and decide how far in advance would you like to accept scheduled orders. You can even add additional “buffer” time for scheduled orders.
Scan to Pay
A faster, new way to pay
Scan to Pay offers guests the ability to pay their bill directly with contactless Apple Pay, right at their table. No credit cards, no extra touches, no waiting, no stress.
Less work, more time
Reduce the labor needed to attend to guests' bills and free servers to cover more tables.
Better for staff
Turning tables faster means more revenue per shift, resulting in more tips for servers and less time running back and forth with bills.
No extra cost
because Scan to Pay is part of Clover Dining, there are no additional costs to use it.
A better payment experience
Scan to Pay allows customers to pay and leave when they are ready. Keep them happy by not making them wait for a busy server.
Scan to Order
Free your staff. Let guests send orders straight to the kitchen printer
Provide a safe and convenient way to dine-in at your restaurant with Scan to Order. Your guests will be able to look through the menu and order directly from the safety of their phones. And you’ll be able to turn increase table turn efficiency while making guests’ dining experience safer and more enjoyable.
Safer ordering
Replace resource-consuming and mistake-prone manual orders with QR code ordering that lets customers control their dine-in experience.
Assign table numbers to orders
Ensure that food is delivered to the correct table.
Attribute tips to servers
Whoever prints the Scan to Order QR code receives the tips.
Turn tables faster. Increase profits
Increase table turn efficiency while making guests’ dining experience safer and more enjoyable.
Your Cost 1.25% + $0.25
Find out how we can help you slash your credit card processing costs. With the Merchant Surcharge Program, you'll only pay a low rate for debit card transactions.
Low-cost merchant account
Payment processing with Clover Station
The Clover Station can accept swipe, EMV chip cards, NFC contactless payments, debit cards, EBT cards, Clover Gift Cards, and checks.
The contactless NFC payments include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, and more.
When you open an account with CardConnect MSP and settle your daily batch before 9:30 pm EST, you will see a deposit in your bank account the next day.
How much will you pay to process payments?
We understand that running a company is costly, and we want to make sure you don't overpay for your credit card processing.
That's why we can offer flat pricing of 2.6% +$0.05 per transaction for all card-present and card-not-present transactions.
Merchant Surcharge Program
Pass processing costs to your customers
What is the new Merchant Surcharge Program?
In addition to cost-saving traditional merchant services pricing, we now offer the Merchant Surcharge Program.
To help cover your processing costs on eligible credit cards, you'll be able to add a fixed 3.5% fee to your customers' credit card transactions. Eligible transactions include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express Opt Blue card-present and card-not-present.
This program is available to US-based companies in all states except Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, and Armed Forces.
The Merchant Surcharge Program is available on the Clover Flex, Station Solo, Station Duo (Pro), and the Clover Mini.
Simple Pricing
Your flat discount rate for credit card transactions is equal to the surcharge rate.
A Helping Hand
The Merchant Surcharge Program provides a seamless user experience while following card brand guidelines.
Seamless Integration
Once enabled for surcharging, it can be used on any of the following devices: Clover Mini, Clover Mini 2 LTE & WiFi, Clover Flex, Clover Flex 2nd Gen, Clover Station 2, Clover Station Solo, Clover Station Duo (Pro).
Affordable POS
FAQs for Clover Station Devices
Our mission is to establish a long relationship based on trust. We will never overcharge you for a piece of POS equipment or a peripheral. Our equipment may not be "free" or the lowest price you can find. But, combined with the reasonable cost of your merchant account, it will contribute to your success and not hurt your business.
Clover Station General Information
What is Clover Station?
Clover Station is a versatile, high-performance point-of-sale (POS) system designed to handle various business operations and payment processing needs. It comes in different configurations, such as Clover Station Solo and Clover Station Duo, catering to various business requirements.
What types of businesses can benefit from Clover Station devices?
Clover Station devices are suitable for a wide range of businesses, including full-service restaurants, retail stores, service businesses, and professional services. They are ideal for businesses needing efficient payment processing and robust management tools.
What payment methods do Clover Station devices support?
Clover Station devices support a variety of payment methods, including card swipes, card inserts, and contactless payments (only in Duo). They also accommodate mobile wallets like Apple Pay®, Google Pay®, and Alipay®.
What software features are available with Clover Station devices?
Clover Station devices run Clover's comprehensive software, which includes tools for managing orders, inventory, employees, sales tracking, and reporting. Additional features such as loyalty programs, virtual terminals, and donation apps are also supported.
Clover Station Technical Specifications
What are the key technical specifications of Clover Station devices?
Key specifications include:
- High-performance Qualcomm 660 chip
- Android 10 operating system
- High-resolution merchant-facing display (14” for Solo, 14” merchant and 8” customer-facing for Duo)
- Connectivity options: Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, and LTE
- Integrated card swipe and insert slots
- Included receipt printer
Do Clover Station devices include a receipt printer?
Yes, both Clover Station Solo and Duo include a receipt printer to streamline the payment process and provide customers with printed receipts.
Clover Station Security Features
What security features are included in Clover Station devices?
Clover Station devices offer advanced security features, such as roles and permissions for access control, fingerprint login, and two-factor authentication. They also employ end-to-end encryption and data tokenization to protect business and customer information.
How do Clover Station devices protect payment data?
Clover Station devices use integrated EMV® chip sensors, end-to-end encryption, and data tokenization to safeguard payment information, ensuring secure transactions.
Clover Station Integration and Compatibility
Can Clover Station devices integrate with other Clover products?
Yes, Clover Station devices can seamlessly integrate with other Clover products like Clover Flex and Clover Mini, providing a comprehensive solution for business operations and customer service.
What peripherals are compatible with Clover Station devices?
Compatible peripherals include Clover cash drawer, Zebra barcode scanner, Star kitchen printer, and CAS weight scale, enhancing the functionality of the Clover Station setup.
Choosing the Right Device
How do I choose between Clover Station Solo and Duo?
The choice depends on your business needs. Clover Station Solo is ideal for businesses that do not require a customer-facing screen, such as full-service restaurants and professional services. Clover Station Duo is better suited for businesses needing a customer-facing screen for high-volume transactions and enhanced customer engagement.
Are Clover Station devices suitable for high-traffic businesses?
Yes, Clover Station devices are designed for high performance, making them suitable for businesses with high traffic and transaction volumes. The Duo model, in particular, is optimized for fast, efficient customer service at the front-of-house.
Can I use Clover Station devices for loyalty programs and promotions?
Yes, Clover Station devices support Clover Rewards, allowing businesses to run loyalty programs, promotions, and other customer engagement initiatives effectively.