PAX Technology Inc., North America

What PAX Technology Inc., North America does

PAX Technology Inc., North America is the U.S. subsidiary of the global PAX group and a provider of Android-based payment terminals, POS systems, and payment-management software, serving merchants, ISOs, payment facilitators, and ISVs across North America. The company sells a modular hardware portfolio centered on the Elys family (Elys Workstation L1400, Elys Tablet A3700, L3700 Mini POS, Elys Printer, Elys Display K20/K21 KDS, and PB20 Bump Bar), a broad mobile/countertop lineup (A920 Pro PCI 5, A920Pro Duo PCI 7, A920MAX, A77, A800, A6650, A6630, D195), PIN pads (A30, A35, Q25, Q30), an mPOS device (D135), and unattended self-service terminals (IM25, IM30). Underlying technology is the proprietary PAXBiz Android operating layer, the PAXSTORE cloud platform for device management and app distribution, and LINKUP for device-to-device connectivity; the platform supports over 8,500,000 connected devices, 2,200+ apps, and 8,000+ software applications across 100+ countries.

The business model combines hardware sales (countertop, mobile, PIN pad, mPOS, and unattended terminals) with a growing software and services layer. Recurring and managed-service revenue streams include PAXSTORE marketplace commissions, EVOLVE subscription/HaaS, paxRhino Remote Key Injection, AirViewer remote support, GoInsight analytics, Airlink eSIM connectivity, and Geofencing device-management services. Products are certified to PCI PTS 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x with SRED, plus EMV and major contactless schemes, satisfying acquirer and merchant security requirements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; distribution runs through a five-partner authorized distributor network (Maxwell Solutions, South Seas Data, Newbold Technologies, Firemane, POS Global Concepts), payment-processor partnerships (Elavon), and direct field sales, with showrooms in Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA.

Primary customer verticals are Restaurants, Retail, and Unattended Self-Service, with secondary focus on Hospitality, Enterprise Merchants, and Small Business / Mobile Vendors. Strategic posture as of 2025–2026 is offensive: a new divisional CEO was appointed, a second U.S. office opened in Atlanta, multiple PCI 7 and Android 14 hardware launches shipped, biometric AI was layered on via the Wink partnership, and a recurring-revenue platform (EVOLVE) was introduced to shift mix toward subscriptions and HaaS.

Name

PAX Technology Inc., North America

Legal name

PAX Technology Inc.

Website

https://pax.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PAX Technology Inc., North America designs and sells Android-based payment terminals, the modular Elys POS ecosystem, and PAXSTORE cloud software, serving restaurants, retailers, unattended operators, ISOs, and payment facilitators across the U.S. and Canada via authorized distributors and processor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payment Terminals and POS Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Computer Terminals (3575), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Terminals & All-in-One Retail Computers (HDACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile POS (mPOS) Devices & Handheld Terminals (HDACAKAB), POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC), POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO)

Keywords

• Android payment terminals
• Point-of-sale hardware
• Mobile POS devices
• Unattended payment terminals
• Payment terminal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Payment Terminal Hardware Sales: PAX generates revenue primarily through the sale of payment terminal hardware including countertop devices, mobile POS, PIN pads, smart POS terminals, and unattended self-service devices. Products range from compact mPOS devices like D135 to full POS systems like the Elys Workstation.
2. PAXSTORE Marketplace and Services: Revenue from app distribution through PAXSTORE marketplace, device management services, and value-added solutions like GoInsight analytics, AirViewer remote assistance, and geofencing services.
3. Remote Key Injection Services: paxRhino RKI service providing secure remote key injection for payment terminals, generating fees for key injection operations and ongoing security services.
4. EVOLVE Payment Management Platform: All-in-one payment management platform for SMBs, enabling dual pricing, Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS), and transaction management through Uptrillion integration.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PAX Technology designs, manufactures, and distributes Android-based payment terminals (countertop, mobile, mPOS, PIN pads, and unattended) along with the Elys modular POS workstation family, serving merchants, ISOs, payment facilitators, and ISVs. The hardware is managed through the PAXSTORE cloud platform, which provides remote device management, app distribution, and value-added services such as AirViewer, AirLauncher, GoInsight, Geofencing, and Airlink, complemented by solutions like EVOLVE payment management, PxRetailer UI customization, and paxRhino Remote Key Injection.

Product overview

PAX Technology Inc., North America offers a comprehensive portfolio of payment solutions consisting of Android-based hardware terminals and software platforms. The product ecosystem centers on the Elys Solution family (Elys Workstation L1400, Elys Tablet A3700, L3700 Mini POS, Elys Printer, Elys Display K20/K21 Kitchen Display System, and Bump Bar PB20) as a modular, comprehensive POS system. Mobile payment devices include the A6630, A6650, A77, A800, A920 Pro PCI 5, A920Pro Duo PCI 7, A920MAX, and D195 mPOS devices. Countertop and PIN pad solutions encompass the A80, A30, A35, Q25, Q30, and Aries8. Unattended self-service terminals include the IM25 and IM30 for environments like vending, parking, and kiosks. The software ecosystem is anchored by PAXSTORE Marketplace with value-added services including AirLauncher, AirViewer, GoInsight, Geofencing, and Airlink for device management and customization. Additional solutions include EVOLVE payment management platform, PxRetailer for retail UI customization, and Remote Key Injection (RKI) for secure cryptographic key management. The LINKUP platform enables device-to-device connectivity within the Elys ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAXSTORE: Payment industry's most popular software distribution marketplace enabling remote application management, updates, and device monitoring.
• EVOLVE
• AirLauncher
• AirViewer
• GoInsight
• Geofencing
• Airlink
• PxRetailer
• paxRhino RKI

Products and services

• Elys Workstation (L1400) 14-inch FHD touchscreen smart POS workstation powered by Qualcomm octa-core processor and Android 11 OS with PAXBiz, featuring 5MP front camera, fingerprint reader, and aluminum alloy chassis. Functions as the hub of the modular Elys Solution for restaurants and retail, connecting to payment terminals, printers, kitchen displays, and bump bars.
• Elys Tablet (A3700) Portable 7-inch HD touchscreen payment device in the Elys Solution family with PCI PTS 6.x certification, dual-head magnetic stripe and dual-contact chip readers, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 5MP front camera, and Octa-Core 1.8GHz processor running Android 11 with PAXBiz. Works standalone or connected to the Elys Workstation.
• L3700 (Elys Mini) Compact high-performance smart desktop mini POS device for salons, restaurants, and retail environments featuring a 7-inch IPS LCD touchscreen (1280x800), integrated 3-inch auto-cut thermal printer (220mm/s), PCI PTS 6.x SRED certification, Octa-Core Cortex-A72 processor at 2.0GHz, Android 11 with PAXBiz, and support for eSIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, LAN, and 4G/3G/GPRS.
• Elys Printer (T3180) Thermal printing peripheral in the Elys family with 260mm/s print speed, 203dpi resolution, 80mm paper width, 83mm maximum paper roll diameter, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity, and three LED status indicators.
• Elys Display (K20/K21) Android 14-powered smart kitchen display system (KDS) built for demanding kitchen environments with IP-rated water and dust protection. K20 offers 15.6-inch and K21 offers 21.5-inch full HD IPS touchscreens with anti-fingerprint coating and Mohs 6 hardness, powered by an octa-core Cortex-A72 processor at 2.2GHz with a 6TOPS NPU.
• Bump Bar (PB20) Bump bar input device using magnetic keyboard technology with scroll knob, reprogrammable buttons, aluminum casing, ESD protection (Contact 6KV, Air 12KV), and IP65 rating. Connects via Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless, or USB Type-C and operates from 32°F to 122°F for kitchen display interaction.
• D135 mPOS Ultra-lightweight mPOS device under 3 oz with magnetic stripe reader, smart card reader, integrated contactless (D135_SCR variant), PCI 5.1 SCR certified, supported by PAX EasyLink software architecture with flexible communication options and long battery life for mobile vendors and micro-merchants.
• A80 Countertop Terminal Countertop Android payment terminal with 4-inch HD touchscreen, physical keypad, built-in thermal printer, Cortex M3 plus quad-core Cortex-A53 processor, Ethernet/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and optional 4G, accepting EMV chip, magnetic stripe, and NFC contactless payments for traditional retail and restaurant checkout.
• A30 PIN Pad Industry-leading multilane retailer PIN pad with PCI PTS 5.x and contactless certifications, 4.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen (1280x720), Cortex A53 processor, PayDroid OS (Android 8.1), 1GB DDR + 8GB eMMC memory, 0.3MP front camera, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, Kensington lock, and privacy shield.
• A35 PIN Pad Next-generation Android PIN pad with 4-inch Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen, built-in front camera for QR codes, PCI PTS 6.x SRED certification, Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2/5.0, optional privacy shields and pole stand, accepting EMV, NFC, magstripe, and QR code payments.
• Q25 PIN Pad Compact space-saving PIN pad with 2.8-inch TFT QVGA touchscreen, Prolin OS, Cortex A7 processor, 256MB FLASH + 256MB DDR RAM, PCI PTS 5.x SRED certification, and multiple connectivity options including RS232, Fast Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB for EMV chip, contactless, QR codes, and magnetic stripe payments.
• Q30 PIN Pad New-generation integrated smart PIN pad for multilane retail merchants with high-resolution capacitive touchscreen, 4-inch TFT color LCD, PCI PTS 5.x certification, and support for EMV, MSR, NFC/Contactless, and 1D/2D code payments including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, WeChat Pay, and AliPay.
• A6630 Mobile Payment Terminal Slim handheld Smart Mobile POS device weighing 305g with 6.5-inch IPS HD display (1600x720), triple cameras (2MP front, 5MP rear, 0.3MP barcode scanner), Android 12 OS, Quad-Core CPU with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6000mAh battery, 1.5M drop test rating, dual SIM + eSIM, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and PCI PTS 6.x SRED certification.
• A6650 Mobile Payment Terminal Ruggedized mobile payment device with 6.5-inch waterdrop notch display (2480x1080, 100% sRGB), professional Zebra scanning, field replaceable 5400mAh battery with 18W PD fast charging, IP67 rating, 5-foot drop resistance, ESD 15KV contact/18KV air, Qualcomm Quad core A53 2.0GHz processor, Android 12, 5MP dual-rear cameras, and NFC/EMV/magstripe/QR/mobile wallet acceptance.
• A77 Mobile Payment Terminal Sleek Android-powered mobile payment terminal with 5.5-inch touchscreen, dual cameras (2MP front, 5MP rear), integrated barcode scanner, EMV Chip & PIN, NFC contactless, and magnetic stripe support, all-day battery life, 4G/Wi-Fi connectivity, and eco-friendly paperless receipt options.
• A800 Mobile/Countertop Terminal Versatile device functioning as countertop or mobile solution with ARM Quad-Core Cortex A53 processor, Android 10 (PAXBiz), 5MP front and 2MP rear cameras for barcode/QR scanning, supporting EMV chip, magnetic stripe, NFC/contactless, and mobile wallets. Optional hub provides Ethernet and 3 USB ports for countertop use; optional mini charging base for mobile use.
• A920Pro Duo (PCI 7) Android 14 smart POS terminal with 6.56-inch HD+ main display and 1.99-inch secondary customer-facing screen, powered by Dual-core Cortex A75 + Six-core Cortex A55 processor, accepting chip, NFC contactless, and magnetic stripe payments with full EMV support, PCI PTS 7.x SRED certified, 6000mAh battery with magnetic charging, built-in 80mm/s thermal printer, and front/rear cameras with dedicated scanner.
• A920MAX Mobile Payment Terminal Cutting-edge mobile POS terminal with 6-inch HD+ infinity edge display, ARM Cortex-A53 processor with 42% performance increase over predecessor, 5MP rear camera with flashlight, 80mm/s thermal printer, Android 10 OS with 16GB flash + 2GB RAM (expandable to 128GB via microSD), and 40% faster app install and 216% faster file reading speed, accepting NFC contactless, chip, swipe, and QR code payments.
• D195 mPOS Handheld miniPOS with 2.4-inch TFT QVGA display (320x240), optional touchscreen, Nuxiums Cortex A5 800mHz processor, 128M-256M Flash + 128M-256M DDR memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, optional 2G/3G/4G, PCI PTS 6.x SRED certification, 1.5m drop test rating (ESD contact 12KV, air 18KV) for mobile vendors and delivery services.
• IM25 Unattended Payment Terminal Contactless unattended payment terminal for self-service environments (vending, EV charging, parking, transit, kiosks), built on Android 10 with quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor, 3.5-inch touchscreen (320x480, 600 nits brightness), 2MP camera for QR/barcode scanning, IP65 and IK09 ratings, PCI PTS 6.x SRED certification, LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional cellular connectivity.
• IM30 Unattended Payment Terminal Versatile all-in-one unattended payment terminal with high-resolution hardened display accepting EMV, MSR, NFC contactless, QR codes, and NFC-enabled mobile wallets. Features dual cameras for facial recognition and QR/barcode scanning, IP65 dust/water resistance, IK08 vandal-resistant front glass, Android-based platform, push-to-talk, picture surveillance, and automated customer identification for vending, parking, gas stations, carwashes, and store kiosks.
• PAXSTORE Marketplace Cloud-based platform empowering businesses to manage PAX payment devices and access a marketplace of 2,200+ Android-based apps with remote updates, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration with third-party services across 8.5 million+ connected devices, 8,000+ software applications, and 2,700+ developers in 100+ countries.
• EVOLVE Payment Management Platform All-in-one payment management platform enabled by Uptrillion tools and integrated with PAX Technology devices, designed for small and medium-sized businesses in restaurants, retail, and hospitality. Features dual pricing options, Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) with flexible PAX device options, cloud-based reporting and analytics, virtual terminal for remote payments, and e-receipts.
• Remote Key Injection (paxRhino RKI) paxRhino Remote Key Injection service enabling acquiring banks and payment service providers to inject PIN keys and SRED data securely at point-of-sale from anywhere in the world. Eliminates the need for a physical Key Injection Facility (KIF), reduces shipping and administrative costs, and complies with PCI PIN standards for RKI.
• PxRetailer POS Software Custom user interface application for PAX Px5 and Px7 retail POS terminals, part of the PxStudio multi-lane software suite, that works with PxDesigner to enable quick and easy integration with leading electronic cash register applications and customize retail POS interfaces.
• AirLauncher First Android launcher for PAX smart terminals enabling configuration of system settings, access control, and custom brand styling including wallpaper and icons. Available to private marketplace customers for enterprise device management through PAXSTORE.
• AirViewer Remote assistance tool enabling viewing and control of POS terminals from the PAXSTORE cloud platform. Provides real-time remote desktop viewing, remote operation, and online terminal file management with SSL-encrypted connections for security.
• GoInsight Analytics Analytics tool for PAXSTORE Premium Marketplace users with predefined reporting, custom reporting, data filtering by Reseller/Merchant/Model, out-of-the-box dashboards, custom data source uploads, self-service analysis with multiple chart types, team collaboration, role-based data permissions, scheduled report exports, and alert notifications.
• Geofencing Geolocation feature through PAXSTORE allowing resellers to set device perimeters and view registered Android payment device locations on interactive map. Premium accounts can lock/unlock terminals and receive real-time alerts when devices leave designated range.
• Airlink eSIM Connectivity Application-based SIM program for backup cellular service enabling seamless network switching when wireless internet is unavailable. Features virtual SIM (no physical card required), automatic network transition, data roaming, and fixed-fee billing; pre-loaded on A77 device for select PAX smart terminals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,500,000+ connected devices deployed globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UtimacocoreTechnology or Integration · 10 February 2026Strategic partnership to deliver secure cryptographic local key injection solution for enterprise payment environments. The solution aims to improve PCI compliance by encrypting cryptographic keys during transmission, eliminating the need for physical key injection facilities.
• Wink InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Strategic partnership to integrate Wink's biometric identity platform with PAX payment terminals. The combined solution enables biometric authentication for transactions across global payment processors, enhancing security and user experience through AI-driven biometric technology.
• TrustCommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025TrustCommerce Chief Product Officer John Welch named to PAX Technology's Technology & Innovation Steering Committee. The committee brings together payments industry experts to review product roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies including AI and new payment modalities.
• ElavonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner marketing program combining PAX hardware with Elavon payment processing to deliver seamless, secure payment solutions. Joint marketing at PAXCON events and co-branded promotional campaigns.
• UptrillioncoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership enabling EVOLVE payment management platform through Uptrillion's cloud-based reporting, transaction adjustment, and virtual terminal capabilities. Powers dual pricing, Hardware-as-a-Service, and comprehensive analytics for SMBs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Verifone: Verifone is a direct competitor to PAX in payment terminal hardware (countertop, mobile, PIN pad, unattended) with deep enterprise and acquirer relationships across North America. Both vendors serve the same merchant segments (retail, restaurant, hospitality) with Android-based and Linux-based terminals.
• Ingenico (Worldline): Ingenico, now part of Worldline, is a global POS terminal manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio spanning countertop, mobile, unattended, and PIN pad devices. Like PAX, Ingenico focuses on secure EMV/NFC payment acceptance and serves enterprise merchants and acquirers across multiple regions.
• Clover (Fiserv): Clover, owned by Fiserv, is a major US-based POS hardware and software platform serving SMBs and mid-market merchants with countertop, handheld, and PIN pad devices. It competes directly with PAX in the US market, particularly for restaurant and retail merchants, with bundled software/app marketplace monetization.
• Square (Block): Square (Block) designs and sells payment terminals (Square Terminal, Square Reader) targeted primarily at SMBs in North America. It is a direct competitor in mPOS and countertop hardware and competes with PAX's Android-based terminals for the same merchant base.
• Newland Payment Technology: Newland Payment Technology is a China-headquartered global POS terminal manufacturer offering countertop, mobile, mPOS, and unattended devices with Android-based solutions. It directly competes with PAX on price-competitive Android terminals for retail, restaurant, and unattended use cases globally.
• BBPOS: BBPOS is a Hong Kong-based mPOS and mobile payment terminal manufacturer whose hardware is used by Stripe, Square, and other platforms. It competes with PAX in the mobile and mPOS segments and represents a meaningful Asia-based competitor in global payment hardware.
• Castles Technology: Castles Technology is a Taiwan-based POS terminal manufacturer offering Android and Linux terminals across countertop, mobile, and unattended segments. It is a direct competitor to PAX in global payment hardware, particularly in unattended and PIN pad categories.

Emerging players

• Stripe Terminal: Stripe Terminal offers modern payment terminals (Wise Pad 3, BBPOS S1F4, Stripe Reader S700) and tap-to-phone SoftPOS to online-first merchants. It is an emerging competitor in physical card acceptance, particularly relevant to PAX as SoftPOS could compress demand for dedicated hardware.
• SumUp: SumUp is a European mPOS provider offering compact card readers (SumUp Air, SumUp Solo) targeting micro-merchants and SMBs globally. It is an emerging competitor in the mPOS category where PAX offers D135/D195 devices, with stronger brand recognition in Europe than in North America.

Broad incumbents

• NCR Voyix: NCR Voyix is a large enterprise POS software and hardware provider for restaurant and retail. As a broad incumbent in enterprise POS, NCR competes with PAX at the high end of the market where bundled hardware/software solutions and multi-location fleet management are procurement priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pax-technology
• Instagraminstagram.com/pax.tech

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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