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title: Test Transactions
slug: test-transactions
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createdAt: 2024-01-25T17:18:35.756Z
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:::hint{type="warning"}
You should not perform an actual transaction to test your terminals, as the Ludus fees are not refundable.  To this end, we have a test procedure in place.
:::

## Test your reader

Once you have paired and connected your mobile reader or terminal, you can use the following to create a test transaction to verify communication between the selling computer and the card reader.

The following directions will bring you through how to test your reader.

1. Navigate to **More** on the top navigation bar, and select **Mobile Apps**

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2\. Scroll down to the section labeled **Test Mobile Payment Terminals**

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3\. Click on **Test Payments.  **This will send a $0.50 payment to your card reader.

Ensure that your reader appears below the blue "Send to Terminal App" button. Or click **Change** to switch to a different reader.

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4\. You will see Waiting for payment on your selling computer, and in the **Terminal **or **Mobile Reader App,** you will see the amount come up to take payment.

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 5\. Insert a card into the chip reader or use Apple/Google Pay to make a payment.

 6\. The payment will be accepted, and you will see the confirmation on your selling computer. 

Once the charge is accepted, it will automatically be refunded right away.

:::hint{type="info"}
There is a limit of 2 test transactions.  If you use both and then need more, you can reach out to customer support and ask for more to be added.
:::