What Ciontek does

Ciontek (Shenzhen Ciontek Corp), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China, is a privately held ODM/OEM manufacturer specializing in Android-based point-of-service and payment hardware. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio that includes Smart POS terminals (CS10, CS20, CS30, CS30G, CS50, CS50S), unattended payment terminals (CM30, CM30V), rugged handheld data terminals (CH80), tablet POS systems, and peripherals such as wireless barcode scanners and charging cradles. All products run on SafeDroid OS — a proprietary, PCI-compliant customized Android layer — and support multiple payment methods including NFC contactless, EMV chip, magnetic stripe, QR code, and digital wallets. Hardware carries PCI PTS 6.X/7.X, EMV L1/L2, PayPass, PayWave, ATEX, CE, and FCC certifications across the line.

The company monetizes primarily through hardware unit sales across Smart POS, UPT, mobile POS, and handheld categories, supplemented by ODM/OEM customization services for enterprise clients requiring bespoke hardware, software, and branding at specified minimum order quantities. It reaches customers via a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales through its website ([email protected]), regional distributors in Europe/Asia/Africa/Middle East, payment service provider partnerships (notably Viva Wallet for SoftPOS in Europe), and trade show presence at events such as Seamless Middle East 2024. Its customers span banking (Sberbank, FNB), telecommunications (Vodafone), payment technology (Stripe), industrial automation (Honeywell), and AIDC (Newland). Solutions target transportation, retail/vending, banking, food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality/entertainment, logistics, and SoftPOS/mobile payment verticals, with reported reach of 70+ countries and over 300 partners.

Name

Ciontek

Legal name

Shenzhen Ciontek Corp

Website

https://ciontek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ciontek (Shenzhen Ciontek Corp), founded 2009 in Shenzhen, is a privately held Chinese ODM/OEM manufacturer of Android-based Smart POS, unattended payment terminals, mobile POS, and handheld data terminals running its proprietary SafeDroid OS, serving banks, PSPs, and merchants across 70+ countries through distributors and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payment Terminal Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Computer Terminals (3575)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Terminal Hardware (Countertop, Mobile, PIN Pads) (FSAMADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

POS Terminals & All-in-One Retail Computers (HDACAKAA), Mobile POS (mPOS) Devices & Handheld Terminals (HDACAKAB), mPOS & SoftPOS (Tap-to-Phone) Solutions (FSAMADAB), POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC), POS, SoftPOS & In-Person Acceptance Infrastructure (FSAGABAO)

Keywords

• Android payment terminals
• Smart POS hardware
• Unattended payment terminals
• ODM POS manufacturing
• Mobile POS solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanshan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Smart POS): Ciontek manufactures and sells Android-based Smart POS terminals (CS10, CS20, CS30, CS50, CS50S series) with varying form factors, certifications, and features. These are sold as complete payment terminals to merchants, banks, and payment service providers globally.
2. Hardware Sales (UPT): Unattended Payment Terminals (CM30, CM30V) designed for self-service kiosks, vending machines, parking, and transportation. Sold to system integrators and retail operators for 24/7 unattended deployments.
3. Hardware Sales (Mobile POS / Handheld): Mobile POS devices (CS20) and handheld data terminals (CH80) sold to logistics, warehousing, retail, and field service businesses. Feature integrated barcode scanning, GPS, and ruggedized designs.
4. Peripherals and Accessories: Wireless barcode scanners, charging cradles, silicon covers, and other peripherals sold alongside main terminal products for customization and replacement needs.
5. ODM/OEM Customization Services: Custom hardware, software, and branding solutions for enterprise clients with specific volume requirements. Services include concept design, prototyping, quality assurance, and mass production. Offered with certain MOQ.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ciontek designs, manufactures, and sells Android-based point-of-sale and payment hardware, including smart POS terminals (CS10, CS20, CS30, CS30G, CS50, CS50S), unattended payment terminals (CM30, CM30V), an industrial handheld data terminal (CH80), an Android retail desktop POS tablet, and POS peripherals. All devices run the proprietary SafeDroid OS, support NFC/EMV/QR/magnetic-stripe payments with PCI and EMV certifications, and are offered alongside ODM/OEM customization services for high-volume enterprise and channel buyers.

Product overview

Ciontek is a Chinese manufacturer of Android-based payment terminals offering a comprehensive portfolio of smart POS, mobile POS, unattended payment terminals (UPT), handheld data terminals, desktop tablets, and peripherals. The core product lines include the CS series (CS10, CS20, CS30, CS50, CS50S) for various smart payment scenarios, CM30/CM30V for unattended/self-service environments, and CH80 industrial PDA. All products run on Android-based Safedroid OS with payment certifications (EMV, PCI), supporting diverse payment methods including NFC, QR code, IC card, and magnetic stripe. The company also provides ODM/OEM customization services and operates since 2009.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CS10 Smart POS An all-in-one Android smart POS terminal with a 5.5" touchscreen, integrated thermal printer, and support for NFC, MSR, IC card, and QR code payments, with an optional FBI fingerprint scanner and physical PIN pad. Targeted at merchants needing a compact, certified countertop payment device.
• CS20 Mobile POS A portable Android 10.0 Mobile POS powered by a Qualcomm Octa-Core processor with a 5.7" IPS screen, integrated Zebra professional barcode scanner, 3500mAh battery, and support for IC, NFC, magnetic stripe, and QR code payments, distributed across European, Asian, and African markets.
• CS30 Smart POS / SoftPOS Terminal A handheld Android 14.0 POS with Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 2.0GHz processor, integrated Zebra 4710 1D/2D scanner, receipt and label thermal printer (70mm/s), and enhanced Super NFC for omni-scenario payments including bus, membership, and canteen use cases. Used by Viva Wallet as the hardware platform for their Tap to Pay SoftPOS business in Europe.
• CS50 Smart POS An Android 11 high-performance Smart POS terminal with a 6" TFT IPS touchscreen, dual cameras (5MP rear + 2MP front), Zebra 4710 2D scanner, Seiko 80mm/s high-speed thermal printer, and comprehensive PCI PTS 6.x, EMV, PayPass, and PayWave certifications for banking and high-volume retail deployments.
• CS50S Dual-Display Smart POS A next-generation Android 16.0-based SafeDroid OS Smart POS with a 6.75" main touchscreen, a 2.5" customer-facing display, 2.0GHz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A75 processor, 3GB+32GB memory, 80mm/s integrated thermal printer, and PCI PTS 7.X certification for transaction detail, QR, and advertisement display at the point of sale.
• CH80 Rugged Handheld Data Terminal (Industrial PDA) An Android 10.0 rugged handheld data terminal with a 4" IPS display, Qualcomm Quad-core processor, IP65 sealing, Zebra SE4710 2D scanner, 8MP camera, and optional NFC, designed for logistics, warehousing, retail stock management, and industrial field operations.
• CM30 Unattended Payment Terminal (UPT) An Android 14-based Unattended Payment Terminal with IP65/IK09 protection, a 5" TFT IPS LCD, quad-core processor, 2GB+32GB storage, and SoftPOS + EMV/PCI dual mode that supports contact and contactless payments including QR code, NFC, and mobile wallets for 24/7 self-service environments such as vending and kiosks.
• CM30V Transportation Unattended Payment Terminal A rugged Android 14 UPT terminal with IP65, IK09, and ATEX protection, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 2.0GHz processor, 5" display, PoE support, and full interface coverage including USB, LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth, and 4G, designed for self-service kiosks, vending, and transportation deployments such as bus, tram, coach, parking, and toll booth fare collection.
• Android Retail Desktop POS Tablet A desktop Android POS with a 10" IPS touchscreen, Quad-Core 1.8GHz CPU, fingerprint scanner, ID/Passport OCR, 5.0MP camera, and a 58mm thermal printer, supporting NFC, QR code, and smart card payments for retail, F&B, and hospitality counters.
• Wireless Barcode Scanner Peripheral A 2D / QR-code wireless barcode scanner sold as a peripheral accessory for use alongside Ciontek POS terminals in retail, inventory, and ticketing workflows.
• ODM/OEM Customization Services Bespoke design and manufacturing services covering concept design, prototyping, quality assurance, and mass production of customized hardware, software, and branding for enterprise clients with specific volume requirements, available subject to minimum order quantity.

Quantifiable outcome

• By 2015, Ciontek had shipped over 10 million Android devices globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, moderate and major.

• Seamless Middle East ExhibitionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 May 2024Ciontek participated as an exhibitor at Seamless Middle East 2024 in Dubai (May 14-16), one of the leading payment and fintech exhibitions in the Middle East. The event attracted 43,104 registered attendees from 163 countries, providing networking and partnership opportunities.
• FNB (First National Bank)moderateTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Starting in 2019, Ciontek began serving leading banks like FNB through their client relationships, providing payment terminals for banking payment infrastructure deployments.
• VodafonemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVodafone is listed as one of Ciontek's leading brand partners in the payment and commercial sectors. Ciontek supplies commercial smart hardware including smart POS terminals and mobile devices to Vodafone for their IoT and commercial device ecosystem.
• StripemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStripe is listed as a leading partner in Ciontek's ecosystem. Ciontek's Android POS hardware supports Stripe payment integration for merchants globally.
• SberbankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSberbank is listed as one of Ciontek's leading brand partners in banking and commercial sectors. Ciontek provides payment terminal hardware for Sberbank's payment infrastructure.
• HoneywellmoderateTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell is listed as a partner in Ciontek's partner ecosystem, suggesting technology or integration partnership in the commercial/industrial hardware space.
• NewlandmoderateTechnology or IntegrationNewland is listed as a partner in Ciontek's ecosystem, likely in the AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) technology space given Newland's barcode scanning business.
• Viva WalletmajorTechnology or IntegrationViva Wallet, a European cloud-based neobank, uses Ciontek's CS30 as hardware for their Tap to Pay SoftPOS business in Europe. Ciontek CS30 was chosen as a SoftPOS hardware partner supporting Viva Wallet's Tap to Use business across European markets. Viva Wallet announced a closing of J.P. Morgan deal in 2023.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• SZZT Electronics: SZZT Electronics is a Shenzhen-based POS terminal and self-service kiosk manufacturer serving banking, retail, and unattended payment verticals globally. Its smart POS, mPOS, and kiosk product families directly overlap Ciontek's portfolio and customer segments.
• BBPOS: BBPOS is a Hong Kong-based specialist in mobile POS and SoftPOS hardware, including Tap-to-Phone solutions. It competes directly with Ciontek's CS20/CS30 mobile and SoftPOS offerings for PSP-led distribution and micro-merchant acceptance.
• Newland Payment Technology: Newland is a Chinese POS and AIDC hardware manufacturer that is also listed as a Ciontek partner. Both companies serve banking and retail payment acceptance with overlapping Android smart POS, mPOS, and unattended terminal product families across emerging and developed markets.
• PAX Global Technology: PAX is one of the world's largest Android POS terminal manufacturers, headquartered in Shenzhen and competing head-to-head with Ciontek in banking, retail, and unattended payment hardware globally. Both companies sell Android-based smart POS, mPOS, and unattended terminals through similar PSP/acquirer channels and pursue ODM/OEM strategies.
• Castles Technology: Castles Technology is a Taiwan-based POS and unattended payment terminal manufacturer serving banking, retail, transit, and vending globally. It directly overlaps Ciontek's CM30/CM30V UPT product line and competes for unattended and transportation payment deals.
• Sunmi Technology: Sunmi is a fast-growing Chinese Android commercial hardware maker whose POS terminals, mPOS, and self-service kiosk products compete directly with Ciontek's CS and CM series. Both target SMB retail, F&B, and enterprise customers with Android-based form factors and an emphasis on app ecosystem.
• NEXGO (Shenzhen New POS Technology): NEXGO is a Shenzhen-based Android POS terminal maker offering smart POS, mPOS, self-service kiosks, and SoftPOS-capable devices for banking and retail globally. It directly overlaps Ciontek's product lines (smart POS, unattended, SoftPOS) and target customer base of banks, acquirers, and PSPs.

Broad incumbents

• Ingenico (Worldline): Ingenico, now part of Worldline, is a global POS terminal incumbent with strong presence in European banking and unattended/retail acceptance. Its portfolio overlaps Ciontek's smart POS and unattended lines, and it competes for the same Tier-1 banking and transit deals where Ciontek is positioning.
• Verifone: Verifone is a global incumbent in payment terminals serving Tier-1 banks, acquirers, and large retailers with countertop, mobile, and unattended devices. It competes with Ciontek at the upper end of the same market, particularly for banking and unattended deployments where incumbency and certification depth matter.

Regional players

• Aisino Corporation: Aisino is a Chinese state-linked financial technology and POS terminal manufacturer with strong positioning in China and select Asian/African banking markets. It overlaps Ciontek's banking and enterprise payment hardware focus but is primarily regional in scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Investors

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