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Fill out the starter form and we’ll help you choose the right Clover device, software plan, and setup path for your business. Select Clover devices are available with $0 upfront hardware cost when used with a new Limelight Payments merchant account. You just pay shipping.
- Free Clover hardware options for new Limelight customers.
- Personal setup help with menus, inventory, taxes, tips, and more.
- Real Clover support before and after your system arrives.
Free Clover hardware offers require a new approved Limelight Payments merchant account. Software, processing, and applicable setup/shipping terms vary by device and business type.
How the Clover equipment placement program actually works.
A guide for business owners who want Clover POS hardware without a large upfront hardware purchase. Learn what is included, who qualifies, what you pay, who owns the equipment, and what happens if service is cancelled.
Eligible businesses get select Clover hardware at $0 upfront for use with an approved merchant account.
What is a Clover POS equipment placement program?
A Clover POS equipment placement program allows an eligible business to use select Clover hardware with an approved merchant processing account without paying the full retail hardware price upfront.
Simple definition
The equipment is provided for use with your supported merchant account. It is not a normal retail hardware sale. You can use the device while your approved merchant account remains active, but the equipment remains property of the processor during the program.
What the program is
- A way to start using professional Clover POS hardware without a large initial hardware purchase.
- A merchant services relationship that includes payment processing, setup help, and ongoing support.
- A placement arrangement where equipment is provided for use with the approved account.
What the program is not
- It is not a $35 or $99 retail purchase of Clover equipment.
- It is not a transfer of ownership to the merchant.
- It does not include Clover Kiosk.
Everything a business owner usually asks before applying.
Clear questions, direct answers, and detailed explanations in one place.
The 7-step Clover placement process.
Most businesses want to know what happens after they click order or request eligibility. Here is the full process from device selection to setup.
Choose your Clover device
Start by choosing the Clover device that fits your business: Flex, Compact, Mini, Station Solo, or Station Duo. Each device has its own best use case.
Pay the shipping & setup fee
The one-time fee is $35 for Clover Flex or Compact and $99 for Clover Mini, Station Solo, or Station Duo. This helps cover shipping and initial setup.
Talk with a POS expert
A Limelight Payments POS expert reviews your business type, processing needs, desired hardware, software plan, and whether the placement program is a good fit.
Complete merchant approval
Your business completes merchant underwriting. Approval depends on business type, legitimacy, processing needs, risk review, and program eligibility.
Receive your Clover hardware
After approval, your Clover equipment ships to your business. Tracking is provided so you know when to expect the device.
Get setup and training
Limelight Payments helps configure payment settings, menu items, inventory, employee permissions, taxes, tips, and basic workflows so you can go live with confidence.
Use it while the account is active
The equipment is used with the supported merchant account. If the account is closed, terminated, or inactive, the placed equipment must be returned.
Not approved? Refund applies.
If your business is not approved for the merchant account program, the applicable shipping and setup fee is refunded as described in the offer.
What you pay upfront depends on the Clover device.
The hardware may be placed at $0 upfront for eligible businesses, but a one-time shipping and setup fee applies. Any applicable monthly hardware placement fee will be disclosed before order submission.
| Device | Placement Program Upfront Hardware Cost | Shipping & Setup Fee | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Flex | $0 upfront hardware cost for eligible businesses | $35 | Mobile payments, tableside service, food trucks, salons, delivery, service businesses |
| Clover Compact | $0 upfront hardware cost for eligible businesses | $35 | Simple card payments, small counters, low-volume businesses, backup terminals |
| Clover Mini | $0 upfront hardware cost for eligible businesses | $99 | Compact countertop POS for cafés, retail, salons, dental, quick-service businesses |
| Clover Station Solo | $0 upfront hardware cost for eligible businesses | $99 | Full countertop POS for restaurants, retail, and high-volume checkout |
| Clover Station Duo | $0 upfront hardware cost for eligible businesses | $99 | Dual-screen checkout for restaurants, retail, and businesses that want a customer-facing display |
Important: Clover Kiosk is not included in this placement program. Shipping and setup fees are non-refundable after equipment has been shipped.
The value is more than the device.
A good POS rollout is not just opening a box. The program is designed to help your business get approved, receive the right device, and start processing with support.
Included support
- Merchant account review and setup guidance.
- Device recommendation based on your business type.
- Basic menu, inventory, employee, tax, and tip setup guidance.
- Training over the phone or remote support.
- Ongoing support from a real POS expert.
Merchant responsibilities
- Use the equipment only with the supported merchant account.
- Safeguard equipment from loss, theft, or damage.
- Purchase normal supplies such as paper, accessories, and peripherals.
- Follow PCI-DSS and applicable card network rules.
- Return equipment if the merchant account is closed or terminated.
Do you own the Clover equipment?
No — not under the placement program.
The Clover hardware is placed for use with the approved merchant processing account. The device remains property of the processor during the program. You can use the equipment for normal business operations while the account is active, but ownership does not transfer.
This distinction matters because the placement program is different from a retail hardware sale. The business gets access to professional POS hardware without the large upfront purchase, and the processor supports that hardware through the processing relationship.
What happens if service is discontinued?
If the merchant account is closed, terminated, or becomes inactive, the placed Clover equipment must be returned.
Return process
- A pre-paid return shipping label will be provided.
- Equipment must be returned within ten (10) days of the return label being issued.
- All equipment, cables, power cords, and accessories must be included.
- Equipment should be returned in working condition, allowing for normal wear and tear.
If equipment is not returned
Failure to return the equipment within the required timeframe may result in a replacement fee based on the device model. Replacement fees can be up to the full retail value of the equipment.
What if you buy discounted Clover equipment instead?
Some merchants may choose to purchase Clover POS equipment at a discounted upfront price instead of participating in the $0 Equipment Placement Program.
Discounted hardware usually comes with a service commitment.
By accepting discounted hardware pricing, the merchant agrees to maintain an active merchant processing account for a mutually agreed-upon service period. If the merchant account is closed, terminated, or becomes inactive before the end of that period, Limelight Payments or the processor may charge the difference between the discounted price paid and the full retail value of the equipment.
Compare the available placement program devices.
Use this guide to understand the program, then visit the device page that fits your business best.
Frequently asked questions about Clover equipment placement.
How does the Clover POS Equipment Placement Program work?
Eligible businesses can receive select Clover POS hardware at $0 upfront for use with an approved Limelight Payments merchant processing account. The merchant pays the applicable shipping and setup fee, completes merchant account approval, receives setup support, and uses the equipment while actively processing through the supported account.
Is the Clover hardware really free?
The hardware may be provided at no upfront hardware cost to eligible businesses, but it is not a hardware purchase and ownership does not transfer. The equipment is placed for use with the supported merchant account. Shipping and setup fees apply.
How much is the shipping and setup fee?
The fee is $35 for Clover Flex or Clover Compact and $99 for Clover Mini, Clover Station Solo, or Clover Station Duo. Additional monthly hardware placement fees may apply depending on the equipment and program selected, and any applicable fee is disclosed before order submission.
Who owns the Clover equipment?
The equipment remains the property of the processor during the program. The merchant may use the equipment while enrolled in the program and actively processing through the supported merchant account.
What happens if my business is not approved?
If the business is not approved for the merchant account program, the applicable shipping and setup fee is refunded as described in the offer. Hardware is not shipped if the business is not approved.
What happens if I cancel service?
If the merchant account is closed, terminated, or becomes inactive, the placed Clover equipment must be returned. A return shipping label will be provided, and the equipment must be returned within the required timeframe to avoid replacement fees.
Does the placement program include Clover Kiosk?
No. The Clover POS Equipment Placement Program described here does not include Clover Kiosk.
Can I buy discounted Clover equipment instead?
In some cases, merchants may choose discounted upfront hardware pricing instead of the $0 equipment placement program. Discounted hardware may require a mutually agreed-upon service commitment.
Ready to see if your business qualifies?
Talk to a Clover specialist before you choose equipment. We will help you understand the best device, software plan, pricing structure, and placement terms before you submit an order.