This article explains how Stripe terminals work during transactions and what to expect when processing Stripe Custom Terminal payments in Rock Gym Pro.
Before You Begin
Make sure your Stripe terminal is fully set up and connected in Rock Gym Pro before processing payments.
👉 Purchasing, Registering, and Connecting Stripe Terminals
If your terminal is not yet set up, complete the steps in this guide first.
Processing a Payment
When a Stripe terminal is connected to your workstation:
Start a transaction in Point of Sale
Select Credit Card as the payment method
This will bring up a dialog showing the status of the transaction.
The terminal will automatically activate
The customer taps, inserts, or swipes their card
The payment processes and completes in RGP
You do not need to manually enter card details on the computer.
During the Transaction
On the Terminal
The customer is prompted to tap, insert, or swipe their card
Any required prompts will appear on the terminal screen
A confirmation message displays when payment is complete
In Rock Gym Pro
A status dialog appears while the transaction is processing
The transaction completes automatically once approved
No additional action is needed after payment
Cancel a Transaction
Click Cancel Transaction in the payment dialog
This closes the dialog and resets the terminal for the next transaction
Terminal Transactions for Cloud Customers
For RGP Cloud clients:
The payment dialog may appear separately or behind the main application
A progress window may display while the transaction is processing
Transactions may take slightly longer due to terminal communication behavior
Need Help?
If the terminal does not activate or respond during a transaction, check the following:
The correct terminal is assigned to the workstation
The terminal is powered on
The terminal is connected to the internet
ℹ️ Tip:
If you ever have problems with your terminals connecting you can always manually key in a card number and bypass the Stripe Terminal completely if needed.
If payments aren’t processing or issues continue:
👉 Troubleshooting Stripe Custom Payment Terminals
Start with this guide before contacting support.

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