MT281 / MTB281 Mobile Payment Terminal
Stringent security
MT281 is protected by top-of-the-line Stonewall Security™ that uses end-to-end encryption and is PCI PTS 3.x approved and EMV level 1 and 2 certified—ensuring that card data is always protected.
MT281 / MTB281 Mobile Payment Terminal at a glance
MT281 supports magnetic stripe cards, smart cards with chip and PIN, and contactless payments such as Apple Pay, MasterCard PayPass, and VISA payWave. In addition, MT281 has an optional biometrics scanner that enables fingerprint authentication. Up to three SAM card slots enable use of multiple types of contactless cards.
MT281 incorporates Bluebird’s proprietary TankSmith™ technology and features a 1.2 m (4 ft.) drop specification and can operate in both extreme cold and heat. In addition, MT281 has a spill resistant keypad and the display is protected against scratches and chips by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3.
With support for Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth, MT280 is ideal for merchants on the move, and GPS enables location-based tracking of sales. Dual SIM cards provide full network coverage and minimize interruptions. MT281 can also be used with a wired Ethernet connection that is available through the charging cradle.
- DEVELOPER FRIENDLY
- Bluebird offers a software developer kit with a full set of APIs that simplifies the development of payment applications and provides ISVs a faster route to EMV deployment.
- Dimensions
- MT281 150 x 78 x 45.4 mm/5.9” x 3.1” x 1.8” (25 mm roll) 161.4 x 78 x 57 mm/6.3” x 3.1” x 2.3” (40 mm roll) MTB281 179 x 78 x 62.4 mm/7.0″ x 3.1″ x 2.4″
- Weight
- MT281 350 g (12 oz) with 25 mm paper roll 375 g (13 oz) with 40 mm paper roll MTB281 410g(14.5 oz)
- Display
- 2.8″ QVGA (320 x 240) Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
- OS
- Windows CE 6.0
- CPU
- ARM9 32-bit 533MHz Security Processor
- Memory
- 128MB RAM / 128MB, 512MB Flash
- Communication
- WPAN: Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR Class 1 or 2 WLAN: 802.11b/g/n WWAN: GSM/GPRS Wired: Ethernet or Dial-up (via cradle)
- Supported payment types
- Mag stripe cards: Bi-directional, Triple track (Tracks 1, 2, 3) Smartcards: EMV L1 and L2 Contactless: EMV Contactless L1, MasterCard PayPass, Visa payWave, MIFARE/Calypso/ETC NFC: ISO 14443 Type A & B, MIFARE
- Security
- Stonewall Security™ PCI PTS 3.x approved EMV level 1 and 2 certified
- Battery
- 7.4V 1,500 mAh lithium-ion
Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer and can change. Our team will confirm the exact configuration with your quote.



