• READY
  • SUCCESS
  • ERROR
  • STATUS

How to trigger terminal payments with your AI

Connect your Bold account once. From then on, you can tell your AI to start a transaction on any of your physical terminals.

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Short answer

How can I trigger a terminal payment with my AI?

Your AI client uses the Bold MCP to locate your Smart Pro or Smart Mini devices and send a payment request directly to them. You'll see the status of the transaction in your chat window.

Payment outcomes

What happens after you ask

The AI handles the communication between your chat and the hardware.

READY

Terminal wakes up

The AI finds your device and sends the signal. Your Smart Pro or Smart Mini will immediately prompt the customer for payment.

SUCCESS

Payment confirmed

Once the customer taps their card, the AI gets the confirmation. You'll see the transaction details in your chat.

ERROR

Needs the human

If a card is declined or the terminal loses its connection, the AI tells you what happened so you can step in.

STATUS

Device check

The AI can check which terminals are online and ready to go before you even try to start a payment.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a payment.

The AI manages the link between your text commands and the physical hardware.

  1. Find devices

    The AI scans your account to see which Smart Pro or Smart Mini units are available.

    list_terminals

  2. Select terminal

    The AI identifies the specific device you want to use based on your description.

    list_terminals

  3. Start request

    The AI sends the amount and the command to the physical terminal.

    initiate_terminal_payment

  4. Confirm result

    The AI waits for the terminal to finish and reports the outcome to you.

    initiate_terminal_payment

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to talk to your Bold terminals.

Starting points

These are just starting lines. Change the device names or the dollar amounts to match what you need.

Bold Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3MG6t46IAdjFtUTluLyc1V59U3aPfFpMJ6OruX7C/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Bold capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bold-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_3MG6t46IAdjFtUTluLyc1V59U3aPfFpMJ6OruX7C/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Which Smart Pro terminals are online right now?

  • Trigger a $15.00 payment on the Smart Mini in the lobby.

  • Start a $50.00 payment on my Smart Pro device.

  • List all my available payment terminals.

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Start here

Connect Bold once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI refund a customer?

    No. The AI can only list terminals and initiate new payments.

  • 02

    Does the AI charge the card automatically?

    No. The AI triggers the request on the terminal, but the customer must still physically tap or insert their card.

  • 03

    Can I use this with any payment terminal?

    No. This only works with Smart Pro and Smart Mini devices.

  • 04

    Can the AI change my terminal's settings?

    No. The AI does not have tools to modify device configurations.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my full transaction history?

    No. The AI can only interact with the terminals to start payments or check their status.

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