ID TECH
ID TECH Products, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cypress, California, designs and manufactures EMV-certified payment hardware, PCI-validated P2PE software middleware (PAE), and merchant services for unattended, mobile, and countertop environments. It serves parking, EV charging, vending, transit, ATM, retail, and hospitality customers globally through 33 authorized distributors and regional sales offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersCypress, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ID TECH does
ID TECH Products is a US-based designer and manufacturer of payment hardware, software middleware, and merchant services, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cypress, California. The company offers an integrated payments ecosystem spanning EMV-certified card readers and terminals across mobile (VP3350, AP3880P, VP3300), countertop (VP8300, Augusta), unattended (VP6825, VP6800, VP5300, VP6300, Kiosk V, SmartPIN L80/L120), and OEM form factors (MiniSmart II, SecureHead MSR), with engineering and manufacturing anchored at a Taiwan R&D facility. The product stack is anchored by the Payment Application Engine (PAE), an EMV Level 3-certified middleware that abstracts processor integrations and EMV certification complexity for integrators, supplemented by Remote Device Management (RDM) for fleet monitoring, Remote Key Injection (RKI) for cryptographic key provisioning, and PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption for end-to-end payment data protection.
Revenue is generated across four streams: hardware sales to merchants, ISVs, and OEMs; merchant services/transaction processing with a 10-35% interchange savings program; PAE software licensing and integration services; and managed services for RKI. Go-to-market is sales-led through regional offices in North America, EMEA, Latin America, Asia, and Japan, supported by a network of 33 authorized distributors globally and direct sales for enterprise deployments. The company is privately held and management-owned with no disclosed external funding, having grown organically since 1985 alongside one known acquisition (Vivo Pay, 2010s) and has been operationally stable for four decades.
ID TECH serves five primary verticals — parking, EV charging, vending, transit, and ATM — with secondary focus on retail and hospitality. Customer evidence spans municipal parking (Lancaster Parking Authority), POS OEMs (Touch Dynamic), unattended retail (Swyft), transit (BII Transit, ingresso.com), hospitality (BJ's Brewhouse, LABAU), and payment integrators (Cardknox, Bluefin, Payroc). The competitive position rests on payment certification depth (PCI PTS 6.X, PCI-validated P2PE, EMV L1/L2/L3, Apple MFi, ISO 9001/14001, Visa Service Provider) and ruggedized hardware designed for outdoor and unattended deployments, with the firm claiming 99.9% uptime and 99.4% auth rate.
ID TECH firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ID TECH
- Legal name
- ID TECH Products
- Website
- https://idtechproducts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ID TECH Products, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cypress, California, designs and manufactures EMV-certified payment hardware, PCI-validated P2PE software middleware (PAE), and merchant services for unattended, mobile, and countertop environments. It serves parking, EV charging, vending, transit, ATM, retail, and hospitality customers globally through 33 authorized distributors and regional sales offices.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ID TECH industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Payment Hardware and Terminals
- 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)
- SIC
- Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Unattended & Self-Service Payments (Kiosks, Vending, Parking, EV Charging) (FSAMADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EMV Chip, Magstripe & PIN Debit Acceptance (FSAMADAG), POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO), Integrated POS Payments (ISVs & Vertical POS Platforms) (FSAMADAD), Integrated Payment Processors (PSP/Acquirer) (FSAMABAA)
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Where ID TECH is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cypress
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
ID TECH business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Payment Hardware Sales: ID TECH designs and manufactures EMV-certified payment readers and terminals across mobile, countertop, unattended, and OEM form factors. Revenue is generated through product sales to merchants, ISVs, system integrators, and distributors.
- Merchant Services / Payment Processing: Secure payment processing services including PCI-validated P2PE encryption, competitive pricing, and low-ticket interchange programs. Provides interchange savings of 10-35% for qualifying transactions through optimized routing.
- Payment Application Engine (PAE) Software Services: EMV Level 3-certified middleware providing pre-certified payment framework, reducing development effort and accelerating deployment for ISVs and system integrators.
- Remote Key Injection Services: Cloud-based key injection services enabling remote cryptographic key provisioning, eliminating physical key injection facility requirements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Enterprise/Mid-market direct sales pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
ID TECH product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ID TECH designs and manufactures EMV-certified payment hardware (mobile, countertop, unattended, and OEM readers/terminals) and complements it with the Payment Application Engine (EMV Level 3-certified middleware), Merchant Services with PCI-validated P2PE encryption, Remote Device Management, and Remote Key Injection services. The integrated payments ecosystem is sold to merchants, ISVs, system integrators, distributors, and OEMs across parking, EV charging, vending, transit, ATM, retail, and hospitality verticals.
Product overview
ID TECH provides a comprehensive payment ecosystem combining hardware, software, and merchant services for self-service, mobility, and retail environments. The core offering consists of three pillars: (1) Payment Hardware including EMV-certified devices across mobile (VP3350, AP3880P, VP3300), countertop (VP8300), unattended (VP6825, VP6800, AP6800, VP5300, VP5300M, VP6300, VP7200, Kiosk V/III/IV), PIN pads (SmartPIN L80/L120), and OEM modules (MiniSmart II); (2) Payment Application Engine (PAE), an EMV Level 3-certified middleware enabling simplified processor integration; and (3) Merchant Services featuring PCI-validated P2PE encryption, competitive pricing, and dedicated support. Supporting services include Remote Device Management (RDM) for fleet monitoring and Remote Key Injection (RKI) for secure key provisioning. The NEO 3 platform represents the latest generation of products including VP3350, AP6800, VP7200, VP6825, and Kiosk V. Solutions serve ATM, EV charging, parking, transit, vending, retail, and hospitality industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NEO 3: Product platform of payment devices including VP3350, AP6800, VP6825, and VP7200
- PAE (Payment Application Engine)
- Merchant Services
- RDM (Remote Device Management)
- RKI (Remote Key Injection)
Products and services
- Payment Hardware Complete line of EMV-certified payment readers and terminals across mobile, countertop, unattended, and OEM form factors including card readers, PIN pads, NFC readers, and barcode scanners designed for durability in demanding environments. Sold to merchants, ISVs, system integrators, and distributors.
- Payment Application Engine (PAE) EMV Level 3-certified middleware solution that combines ID TECH payment hardware with pre-certified payment software, eliminating the complexity of processor integrations and EMV certification for ISVs and system integrators for faster deployment, stronger security, and lower compliance costs.
- Merchant Services End-to-end secure payment processing services for high-volume environments including parking, EV charging, vending, and kiosks. Features PCI-validated P2PE encryption, competitive pricing, low-ticket interchange programs (10-35% savings), and dedicated technical support.
- Remote Device Management (RDM) Cloud-based platform for monitoring device health, deploying firmware updates, and managing device configurations across entire payment device fleets from a single portal.
- Remote Key Injection (RKI) Service enabling payment devices to securely receive cryptographic keys through the cloud from PCI-certified key injection facilities, eliminating the need to ship terminals to physical facilities.
- VP3350 Mobile Payment Reader PCI PTS 6.X SRED all-in-one mobile card reader supporting magstripe, EMV contact, and EMV contactless payments. Certified with major processors (Chase, Fiserv, Moneris, TSYS, Worldpay) with BLE, Lightning, and USB-C connectivity.
- AP3880P Handheld POS Terminal Android OS-based handheld POS terminal for restaurants, retail stores, and mobile businesses featuring 5.5-inch touchscreen, integrated high-speed printer, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, and PCI PTS 6.X certification.
- VP6825 Unattended Payment Terminal PCI PTS 6.X certified unattended payment device with PIN on Glass for vending machines, parking facilities, and outdoor self-service stations. Features 4.3-inch digital touchscreen, water-resistant design, and supports chip cards, NFC, mobile wallets, and magstripe.
- Kiosk V Contactless Reader Compact NFC contactless reader designed for ATMs and self-service applications. PCI PTS 6.X certified (SRED version), ruggedized and weather-resistant for outdoor use. Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and loyalty programs.
- AP6800 Smart Payment Terminal All-in-one PCI 6.X SRED smart payment terminal running Android OS 13 with 5-inch touchscreen with PIN-on-Glass, app hosting ability, external display support up to 4K resolution, and enhanced IP65/IK08 ratings for unattended environments.
- VP6800 Unattended Payment Terminal Unattended payment terminal with 4.3-inch touchscreen for vending machines, ticketing kiosks, and parking meters. PCI 6.x certified with IP65 water resistance and IK08 impact rating.
- VP7200 Contactless Payment Reader NEO 3 compact, rugged NFC contactless payment reader with optional QR scanner. PCI PTS 6.X certified with EMV Contactless certification. Supports Ethernet, USB-C, and optional cellular connectivity.
- VP5300 Hybrid Insert Reader PCI-PTS 6.X certified hybrid insert reader combining magstripe and EMV capabilities for outdoor unattended applications. Features IP65/IK10 ratings and industry-leading low power consumption.
- VP5300M Motorized Payment Reader World's first PCI SRED certified MSR, EMV contact, and EMV contactless all-in-one secure motorized payment acceptance reader. Designed as direct drop-in replacement for older non-certified motorized readers.
- VP3300 Mobile POS Reader Compact all-in-one magstripe, chip, and NFC payment reader for mobile POS terminals. Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows. EMV L1 and L2 certified with TDES and AES encryption.
- VP8300 Countertop Payment Terminal All-in-one countertop payment solution for retail, restaurants, and hotels. EMV chip, magnetic stripe reader with contactless capabilities. Supports Apple VAS and Google SmartTap 2.1 loyalty programs.
- VP6300 Vending Payment Peripheral All-in-one payment peripheral with LCD screen for vending machines. Supports magstripe, EMV chip, NFC, and mobile wallets. Features IK10 rating and IP64 weather/dust resistance.
- SREDKey 2 Encrypted Keypad PCI PTS 6.X encrypted keypad for card-not-present transactions, ideal for back-office P2PE solutions in hotels and call centers. Available in MSR and non-MSR versions with international language support.
- Augusta EMV Chip and MSR Reader EMV chip and magnetic stripe reader for restaurants, retail, and lodgings. Provides upgrade path to EMV from traditional magnetic stripe readers with superior reading performance and encryption, including patent-pending keyboard-mode operation.
- SmartPIN L80/L120 PIN Pads PCI-certified PIN pads designed for unattended solutions where encrypted Chip and PIN entry is required. L80 and L120 models pair with VP5300 readers for chip-PIN transactions.
- 2D Scan FX200 Barcode Reader Fixed-mount 2D barcode reader for retail and parking facilities. Supports 1D and 2D barcode scanning at 60 frames per second with multiple scan modes.
Quantifiable outcome
- Eligible merchants can achieve 10%-35% savings on interchange fees through optimized transaction routing and low-ticket program eligibility
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ID TECH
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
ID TECH technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature5 records
ID TECH partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Major Acquirers (L3 Certifications)coreID TECH announced new major acquirer Level 3 certifications for its PCI-validated P2PE solution, simplifying compliance and deployment for merchants and solution providers with certified processor integrations.
- T2 SystemscoreT2 Systems integrated ID TECH's PCI P2PE validated payment solution into their Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS), enabling secure, contactless payment options for parking operators with Lancaster Parking Authority as a key user.
- Touch DynamiccoreTouch Dynamic expanded partnership with ID TECH by integrating VP3350 mobile payment reader with Vector All-in-One (AIO) POS system for enhanced mobile payment acceptance.
- TRX ServicescoreID TECH and TRX Services announced partnership for Mobile SDK that directly integrates with VP3350 mobile payment device, enabling seamless mobile payment functionality.
- NMIcoreNMI launched new mobile card reader enabling fast, seamless payments integrated with ID TECH VP3350.
- TRGminorTRG (The Reserve Group) authorized distributor for ID TECH payment products.
- PayroccorePayroc and ID TECH joined forces to launch the NEO 3 platform of products, enhancing unattended payment solutions with combined hardware and processing capabilities.
- Bluefin Payment SystemscoreBluefin and ID TECH partnered to deliver PCI Validated Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) P2PE solution, combining Bluefin's encryption expertise with ID TECH's payment hardware.
- CardknoxcoreCardknox partnered with ID TECH to support VP6300 and VP6800 self-service payment terminals, offering expanded unattended retail opportunities to merchants.
- MTech MobilitycoreID TECH partnered with MTech Mobility to provide payment processing technology across hospitality and retail environments, increasing productivity and reducing costs.
- Datacap SystemscoreID TECH's VP3300 supported via Datacap's NETePay Hosted, bolstering mobile payments acceptance through established payment gateway infrastructure.
- CardknoxcorePayment gateway partner providing developer-friendly omnichannel payment integration for ID TECH payment devices.
- SphereminorPayment technology partner in the ID TECH partner ecosystem.
- MTechcorePayment processing technology partner for hospitality and retail environments.
- CardConnectminorPayment technology partner in the ID TECH partner ecosystem.
- VAULTcoreModern point-of-sale solution partner integrating VP3350 for enhanced checkout experience.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ID TECH competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stripe (Terminal): Stripe Terminal combines software-led payment infrastructure with Stripe Reader hardware for in-person acceptance, competing with ID TECH at the integrator and merchant-services layer despite a software-first model.
- Block (Square): Block/Square offers integrated payment hardware (Square Reader, Square Terminal) along with software and merchant services—broader incumbent with a wider portfolio that overlaps with ID TECH's mobile POS and merchant services offerings.
Emerging players
- Sunmi: Sunmi produces Android-based smart POS terminals and handheld devices targeting retail and hospitality with integrated payment and business apps—emerging competitor in mobile and countertop segments where ID TECH's AP3880P competes.
Direct peers
- PAX Global Technology: PAX Global designs and manufactures EMV-certified POS terminals including Android smart terminals, unattended devices, and PIN pads for global acquirers and integrators, overlapping directly with ID TECH's NEO 3 (VP3300/VP3350, VP6800/6825, AP6800) product lines.
- Castles Technology: Castles Technology manufactures EMV-certified smart payment terminals, including unattended and Android-based devices, with strong presence in transit, vending, and unattended retail—directly comparable to ID TECH's NEO 3 unattended offerings.
- BBPOS: BBPOS is a Hong Kong-based payment hardware maker specializing in mobile POS readers and unattended terminals, including mPOS devices integrated with iOS and Android—closely comparable to ID TECH's VP3350 and VP3300 mobile product lines.
- Newland Payment Technology: Newland Payment Technology designs and produces EMV-certified POS terminals, unattended payment devices, and barcode scanners, competing with ID TECH in unattended retail, parking, and transit verticals globally.
- Verifone: Verifone is one of the largest global manufacturers of EMV-certified payment terminals and POS hardware, serving merchants and acquirers across attended, unattended, and mobile environments—directly competing with ID TECH's NEO 3 platform across most of ID TECH's target verticals.
- Ingenico (Worldline): Ingenico (now part of Worldline) is a global leader in payment terminals and merchant services, offering EMV-certified countertop, mobile, and unattended devices with integrated software stacks—a direct competitor to ID TECH's full-stack payment hardware, middleware, and merchant services offering.
Others
- Heartland Payment Systems: Heartland is both a payment processor and acquirer (a strategic partner of ID TECH, evidenced by processor certification) that also competes in merchant services and POS hardware bundling, making it an adjacent competitor and ecosystem participant.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ID TECH social profiles
Digital presenceID TECH compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance16 records
ID TECH financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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ID TECH leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ID TECH subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
ID TECH funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ID TECH M&A and investment
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Investments2 records
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Frequently asked questions about ID TECH
What does ID TECH do?
ID TECH designs and manufactures EMV-certified payment hardware (mobile, countertop, unattended, and OEM readers/terminals) and complements it with the Payment Application Engine (EMV Level 3-certified middleware), Merchant Services with PCI-validated P2PE encryption, Remote Device Management, and Remote Key Injection services. The integrated payments ecosystem is sold to merchants, ISVs, system integrators, distributors, and OEMs across parking, EV charging, vending, transit, ATM, retail, and hospitality verticals.
Is ID TECH a public or private company?
ID TECH is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ID TECH founded?
ID TECH was founded in 1985. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ID TECH based?
ID TECH is headquartered in Cypress, United States, in the North America region.
How does ID TECH make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Payment Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are merchant Services / Payment Processing, payment Application Engine (PAE) Software Services and remote Key Injection Services.
Who are ID TECH's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stripe (Terminal) and Block (Square). Sunmi is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are PAX Global Technology, Castles Technology, BBPOS, Newland Payment Technology, Verifone and Ingenico (Worldline). Heartland Payment Systems is listed as an others.
Does ID TECH have an API?
No public API is recorded for ID TECH.
What industry is ID TECH in?
ID TECH's product category is Payment Hardware and Terminals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAMADAE, Unattended & Self-Service Payments (Kiosks, Vending, Parking, EV Charging), with a secondary code of FSAMADAG, EMV Chip, Magstripe & PIN Debit Acceptance. Its NAICS code is 334118 and its SIC code is 3670.