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# coreCLEAR - FAQ -  Merchant Gateways in coreSTORE

### What is the coreCLEAR Merchant in coreSTORE?

The **coreCLEAR Merchant** allows coreSTORE users to process credit card transactions using supported payment gateways and terminals. Depending on the hardware and gateway used, transactions can be viewed through different reporting portals.



### What payment gateways are supported under coreCLEAR Merchant?

coreSTORE supports the following gateways:

* **coreCLEAR Gateway**
* **iPOS Gateway**
* **MX Gateway (legacy)**
* **Third-party gateways** (Fluidpay and Bluedog)



### What is the coreCLEAR Gateway?

The **coreCLEAR Gateway** is the primary and recommended gateway for coreSTORE.

**Supported Terminals:**

* Equinox 6200
* Equinox 8500

**Where can I view transactions?**

* All transactions processed through the coreCLEAR Gateway are available in the **coreCLEAR Portal**.

**Is this recommended for new clients?**

* Yes. This is the preferred gateway for new merchants.



### What is the iPOS Gateway?

The **iPOS Gateway** is used with **Dejavoo QD terminals**.

**Supported Terminals:**

* Dejavoo QD

**Where can I view transactions?**

* Credit card transactions can be viewed in the [iPOS Portal](https://portal.ipospays.com/auth/login?returnUrl=%2Fdashboardv2).



### What is the MX Gateway?

The **MX Gateway** is a legacy gateway used with **Dejavoo ZLine terminals**.

**Supported Terminals:**

* Dejavoo ZLine

**Is this still supported?**

* The MX Gateway is **no longer supported for new clients**.
* Existing coreSTORE clients who are already using Dejavoo ZLine terminals may continue to use them without interruption.

**Where can I view transactions?**

* Transactions processed through the MX Gateway can be viewed in the [MX Portal](https://auth.prioritycommerce.com/realms/priority/protocol/openid-connect/auth?client_id=mxm-portal&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.mxmerchant.com%2Fmx6%2Flogin&state=db85dbc0-1181-42f9-b739-ea6d6a433da2&response_mode=fragment&response_type=code+id_token+token&scope=openid&nonce=e0b64446-8c8d-4e23-9929-2250ad5d5d6e&code_challenge=gnL-k1zvD93pVTSDvjzy3MBP6iXstBWsr1gAmaq7XYU&code_challenge_method=S256).



### What terminals are recommended for new merchants?

For new coreSTORE merchants, we recommend:

* **Equinox 6200 or 8500** (coreCLEAR Gateway)
* **Dejavoo QD terminals** (iPOS Gateway)

Dejavoo ZLine terminals are not recommended for new deployments.



### Can I use a third-party payment gateway with coreSTORE?

Yes. coreSTORE supports third-party gateways if you are **not using coreCLEAR as your merchant processor**.

**Supported third-party gateways include:**

* Fluidpay
* Bluedog



### How do I set up a third-party gateway?

To use a third-party gateway:

1. Contact your merchant processor
2. Request an **API Key**
3. Obtain the required **terminal information**
4. Enter these details into coreSTORE > Company > Locations > Edit > Registers & Terminals > Config Credit Card processing
* Choose the processor 
* Add API key and then Save



### Where can I order new credit card terminals?

You can order supported credit card terminals directly from Coreware:

👉 [**https://coreware.com/credit-card-terminals**](https://coreware.com/credit-card-terminals)