cardscanner

noun
UK /ˈkɑːdˌskænə/
US /ˈkɑːrdˌskænər/

A cardscanner is a machine that reads cards.

The teacher used a cardscanner to check our school cards.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device that reads the information on a bank card.

The shop clerk swiped my card through the cardscanner.

3. A tool that copies pictures or words from a card onto a computer.

She put the birthday card in the cardscanner to save it.

4. An app on a phone that reads cards.

He used a cardscanner app to save the business card.