The numeric pad into which a cardholder keys their PIN to authorise a transaction. PIN pads may be fixed or portable. PIN pads are also referred to as ' PIN Entry Devices' (PED).

A small keypad on which a cardholder keys in his PIN

A numeric key pad, which is connected to a terminal or POS, used by the cardholder to enter the PIN and/or other information.

A device through which a Cardholder may enter his or her PIN. POS (Point of Sale): The place in a Merchant location where consumers pay for goods and services.