There are 36.9 million devices featured in this issue. Of that amount, 63.35% were QR code readers, 24.48% were dongles, 7.90% were multilane and PIN entry or contactless-only PIN pads, 2.40% were non-PCI-certified devices and 1.87% were ECRs.
Newland Payment Technology was the largest manufacturer in 2024. Its global total included 3.5 million portable battery-powered and 22,000 desktop Android terminals.
This calendar year, Versatile will facilitate $20 billion in financing for merchants in the furniture, home improvement, automotive, jewelry and elective medical industries.
Android-based Axium POS terminals manufactured by Ingenico can be integrated with software from Aurus to provide merchants with a commerce platform that supports in-store, mobile and online checkout.
Devices that provide audio messages at the point of sale are deployed widely in China at small and midsized merchants that offer QR code-based payments. They are gaining popularity in other markets, including India.
The company holds a license for Way4 merchant acquiring and card account processing system software from OpenWay and is finalizing construction of a payment processing switch in Ethiopia.
Pax Technology’s A77 Android-based MiniPOS terminal shown here is the first POS terminal worldwide to receive PCI PTS 7 certification.
Expected end users for the New9830 include small and midsized retailers, restaurants, clinics and hospitality providers.
The CX9000 has a small footprint (11.25 inches high, 15 inches wide, 11.375 inches deep) with integrated cable management and is intended for installation at retailers, restaurants and small businesses that need to preserve counter space.
Castles has launched a new line of Android 13-based, PCI 6-certified products, including the S1F4 Pro shown here, which features a 6.7-inch screen and octa-core processor. All Castles devices use the same kernel, making it easier for acquirers to service an estate of devices with a range of attended and unattended use cases.
