US online discounting services provider LevelUp has made available a new custom hardware line to connect merchants to its nationwide mobile payment network.

With the new hardware line, merchants can sign up for LevelUp, download the LevelUp merchant app available for iPhone and Android and then accept mobile payments.

In May 2011, LevelUp and American Express launched a multi-city pilot in the US with the Levi’s brand, under a newly-developed “couponless” loyalty offer model. Under the deal, American Express’ Smart Offer APIs were set to enable cardholders to redeem LevelUp deals by enrolling and using their cards, thus removing the need for punch-cards and coupons at the point of sale.