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title: What does it mean when the device terminal beeps twice?
description: Two beeps mean that the card was not successfully read. Either the card type isn't recognized or it was tapped too quickly. If you know the card type is one we accept, please try tapping again.
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# What does it mean when the device terminal beeps twice?

Two beeps mean that the card was not successfully read. Either the card type isn't recognized or it was tapped too quickly. If you know the card type is one we accept, please try tapping again.

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