The initiative is the result of a partnership between iFood and MovilePay, a company specialized in the sector, and competes directly with PagSeguro, Cielo, Getnet, among other payment services. Check out more details about the app’s card machines below and find out if any of them are worth it to you or your business. Available models and prices Currently, iFood offers three card machine models, aimed at different types of vendors. It is worth mentioning that none of the machines charge monthly fees, and are available to buy on the official website of the app with installment options.
- iFood Pocket The company’s simplest machine is the iFood Pocket. The model, which has a simple design and fits in the pocket, is mainly aimed at deliverers, since it must be easy to carry on a daily basis. The device accepts debit and credit cards and is compatible with the brand’s application. However, the device works via Bluetooth connection, being compatible only with Android phones. The Pocket model is on sale on the brand’s official website for up to 12 times of R $ 24.90, totaling R $ 298.80.
- iFood Fast The intermediate model offered by iFood is iFood Fast. According to the company, the device should provide greater practicality, since it works via Wi-Fi and is compatible with SIM chip for mobile networks, eliminating the presence of a smartphone. In addition, the machine can send the sales receipt via SMS free of charge, and is another portable option, although it is not indicated by iFood for delivery personnel. This model can be purchased for up to 12 installments of R $ 39.90, that is, R $ 478.80 in total.
- iFood Ultra The most complete model of the brand is the iFood Ultra machine. With a design reminiscent of other traditional devices on the market, the device is modern and has a touch screen. The operation of the machine is similar to the Fast model, but the more robust version has an internal coil to print receipts, an option when sending by SMS. The machine, mainly aimed at restaurants, has a higher price, and is on sale for 12 times of R $ 69.90 (R $ 838.80). Plans and Fees According to the official website of iFood, there are two options of plans and fees for sellers. For those who have a turnover of less than R $ 50 thousand in the month, the debit rate is 1.89%, with sales received in two days. In the case of credit, the user can choose to receive the amounts in up to 30 days, paying a 2.99% fee, or in up to two days, with a prior fee of 3.99%. For installment sales, rates of 1.49% are added to each installment. Companies or people with revenues greater than R4 50 thousand may have lower rates. In debit, receiving in two days, they are 1.49% of the value, while in credit this percentage is 1.99% for receipt in 30 days or 2.99% in up to two days. In installment sales, the rate of 1.49% for each installment is maintained. Flags According to iFood, the flags accepted will vary according to the model chosen. The Pocket version works with Visa, MasterCard, Elo and Banescard. The Fast and Ultra models support Visa, MasterCard, Elo, Banescard, Hipercard, JCB and Aura. Remember that iFood card machines do not yet accept Food or Meal vouchers. How to order? To order an iFood card machine, simply access the brand’s website at “https://pagamentos.ifood.com.br/”, without quotes, and select the ‘Order machine’ option. Then, simply choose the desired plan and machine, complete the registration as an individual or legal entity and complete the purchase. It is worth remembering that the company offers free shipping throughout Brazil. Competitors IFood machines reach the market to try to compete with several other options. Among the most popular are PagSeguro models, such as Minizinha Chip and Moderninha Plus, Credicard, with Maquininha Pop, and Stone, which offers two devices. There are also other brands that operate in Brazil, such as SafraPay, SumUp, Cielo, with Zip, among others.
