SoftPOS solutions
From app-based SoftPOS to a dedicated mobile payment device, Ingenico SoftPOS solutions support secure, contactless payments wherever your business happens.
A flexible approach to payment acceptance
SoftPOS extends contactless payment acceptance beyond fixed checkout environments, supporting mobile payment solutions for businesses across in-store, mobile, and on-the-go use cases.
It supports flexible acceptance models without being limited to a single device type.
Two ways to deploy SoftPOS
- Ingenico SoftPOS application
App-based SoftPOS solutions enable fast and flexible deployment on compatible smart devices, supporting rapid extension of payment acceptance with minimal hardware requirements. - AXIUM NX8
A dedicated professional Android payment device built for SoftPOS acceptance, designed to provide stronger operational control, a consistent user experience, and independence from personal devices.
Reliable SoftPOS solutions for businesses on-the-go
SoftPOS solutions are well suited for scenarios where flexibility and mobility are essential, including delivery services, hospitality environments, pop-up retail, and small to mid-sized businesses.
They help extend payment acceptance to new points of interaction and adapt to evolving customer journeys.
Part of a unified payment acceptance portfolio
SoftPOS complements Ingenico mobile payment terminals and Android-based devices, supporting a consistent payment acceptance portfolio across different form factors.
It enables software and hardware solutions to work together, supporting scalable deployment and long-term evolution without disrupting existing environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SoftPOS gives merchants a fast, low‑cost way to start accepting card‑present payments. Because it runs on a standard smartphone or tablet, there’s no upfront hardware expense and deployment can be completed in minutes. The solution is highly mobile, letting merchants accept payments anywhere they have a device and an internet connection—perfect for pop‑up stalls, delivery services, or small shops with limited space. Automatic software updates bring new payment methods (contactless, QR, mobile wallets) and security patches without service visits, keeping the system compliant with PCI‑DSS and EMV standards. Finally, the streamlined setup reduces operational overhead, allowing merchants to focus on sales rather than managing and maintaining dedicated POS equipment.
Ingenico SoftPOS lets merchants turn any NFC‑enabled Android 8.1+ or iOS 16.4+ smartphone or tablet into a secure, contact‑less payment terminal. It accepts the major card schemes – Mastercard, Visa and other international cards – through the device’s NFC reader, and can also generate receipts via email, SMS, QR‑code or a connected printer.
Ingenico SoftPOS runs on any NFC‑enabled consumer or professional device that meets the OS requirements – Android 8.1 or higher (optimised for Android 11 and above) and iOS 16.4 or higher – so merchants can turn a standard smartphone or tablet into a secure, contact‑less terminal. It also supports rugged PDAs and dedicated Android‑based SoftPOS payment terminals, giving you the flexibility to use a personal device, a professional mobile device, or a purpose‑built terminal.
Yes, as a regulated entity, we must comply with strict requirements set by financial regulators, card schemes (Visa and Mastercard), and our acquiring partner. This means we may not be able to support all business models. Restricted categories can change over time based on updates from our partners. We strive to keep the list of restricted categories up to date. For further questions, please contact our Support Team.
AXIUM NX8 is a professional SoftPOS device designed for contactless and QR-based payment acceptance.
It combines the reliability of dedicated payment hardware with the flexibility of software-based acceptance, in a compact Android-powered form factor.
AXIUM NX8 provides a controlled, professional alternative to SoftPOS deployed on personal smartphones. It offers a standardized hardware and software environment, predictable performance, and avoids mixing personal and business usage on the same device.
AXIUM NX8 is well suited for mobile and flexible payment scenarios such as hospitality, delivery services, pop-up retail, markets, and distributed or seasonal business environments where payments need to move beyond the counter.
