AXIUM NX8: Empowered Mobility for Competitive Banks, Acquirers, and PSPs

SoftPOS is expanding payment acceptance beyond the traditional checkout. But for businesses with mobile teams, restaurants, delivery services, market stalls, taxis, seasonal operations, or peak period demand, relying on personal smartphones can create challenges related to control, security, support, and scalability. AXIUM NX8 gives banks, acquirers, and PSPs a professional Android device built for SoftPOS use cases, with strong contactless performance, GMS certification, business app access, and fleet management capabilities. When combined with Ingenico SoftPOS, it can support fast onboarding, digital receipts, transaction tracking, and a simple contactless payment experience for merchants. 

Software-based point of sale (SoftPOS) is giving banks, acquirers, and payment service providers (PSPs) an opportunity to offer mobile contactless payment solutions to companies with workforces that serve customers in the field or beyond the checkout counter. With a SoftPOS application, merchants and their teams can accept contactless payments directly on mobile devices they use to manage tasks, workflows, and schedules. However, companies must decide which devices, i.e., a personal mobile device versus a purpose-built, company-owned device, their teams will use. AXIUM NX8 extends the AXIUM family to SoftPOS use cases, bringing Ingenico’s professional device approach to contactless-first payments for these businesses.  Using the NX8 device allows you to deploy a SoftPOS device from a trusted payment terminal provider and the ability to use Ingenico’s existing support and repair ecosystem already in place for traditional PCI-PED payment devices. 
 

Why a Professional Device Works Better Than BYOD

Although it’s possible for mobile employees, from service technicians and field sales reps to taxi and rideshare providers and delivery drivers, to use a personal device to download the apps they need to do their jobs, there are benefits to issuing a company-owned device. The AXIUM NX8 delivers the following advantages to these businesses as well as to restaurants that take tableside, curbside, or drive-thru payments, food trucks, and retailers that operate seasonal stores or market stands: 

Intentional Design

Banks, acquirers, and PSPs will receive a positive response to offering a professional device that will last and deliver top performance under heavy use on the go. The AXIUM NX8 is designed for professional deployment, easier support, and long-term fleet management compared to using various consumer devices. It combines Android 14, Google Mobile Services (GMS) certification, front-facing near-field communication (NFC), QR code support, dual SIM and eSIM connectivity, removable battery, dual cameras, and a 6.5-inch display in a compact format. It is also ready to use out of the box with any Google play apps, and companies have the option to customize the device with their brands and logos.   

Security

AXIUM NX8 is a professional device designed to run Payment Card Industry Mobile Payments on Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (MPoC)-certified SoftPOS applications. It provides a professional device environment, GMS-certified for SoftPOS with managed Android security.

Device Management & Support

When a company owns standardized devices, administrators can maintain visibility and control over which apps are downloaded and how employees are using them. The manufacturer can support company-owned devices, integrating them with a device management platform that keeps them updated, secure, and operational. If a company-owned device is lost or stolen, the company can lock or wipe it to protect data, and if an employee leaves, the device and data do not leave with them. Furthermore, when the device needs repairs, the company can take advantage of Ingenico’s existing and familiar support and repair infrastructure , minimizing downtime. The bottom line, managing one device model from one manufacturer is easier than managing a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environment.

Cost

When companies consider the investment it will take for contactless payment acceptance on mobile devices in the field, their impulse may be to allow employees to use their smartphones. However, costs may actually be higher when employees use their own devices. If a device breaks or is lost, the employee may turn to the company for reimbursement or replacement, and using consumer devices beyond what they were intended for may result in more frequent repairs. There is also no standard SLA to be able to know when a repair or replacement device will be available.  Banks, acquirers, and PSPs can offer a cost-effective alternative that also delivers low total cost of ownership (TCO). 

Scalability

Growing businesses can easily equip an expanding workforce with a standardized, user-friendly tool for work and contactless payment acceptance. AXIUM has the advantage of supporting commerce around the world, supporting global expansion.

Increase Value to Merchants with Minimal Complexity

Although purpose-built devices like the AXIUM NX8 have features above and beyond consumer devices, they are as easy to use as consumer devices. AXIUM NX8 helps companies with mobile workforces or mid-sized businesses that need fast contactless acceptance, manage transactions quickly, run business apps, keep business activity separate from personal use, and onboard staff quickly during peak periods or business expansion.   

Why Partner With Ingenico

The payment technology partner you choose to meet demand for total mobile solutions will directly impact your success. Fintechs and disruptors are offering lightweight, app-driven payment experiences. Partnering with Ingenico to offer the AXIUM NX8 allows you to bring a professional mobile contactless payment solution to market. You can meet demand for fast contactless acceptance without relying on personal smartphones while opening revenue opportunities to provide software, services, and fleet management.   

You also have a solution backed by a payments industry leader with a reputation for excellence and a strong commitment to security controlled by our respected in-house team. AXIUM NX8 also connects with Ingenico 360 for consistent SoftPOS and PCI=PTS fleet visibility, remote monitoring, updates, and device control, depending on the service configuration you select.   

Contact us to learn more about offering a leading enterprise mobile contactless payment solution and expanding your merchant base with AXIUM NX8.