What Centerm Payment does

Centerm Payment (legal name: Fujian Centerm Information Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese payment-terminal manufacturer and the core subsidiary of Shenzhen-listed Star-net Group (SZ.002396), headquartered in Fuzhou, Fujian. Founded in 2002, the company designs and produces Android and Linux-based POS hardware across six categories — Smart POS (K9, K9-B, CTA K10, K10-F), Mobile POS (Q7, V8), Linux POS (B70), Smart ECR (D6, D7), Rugged PDA (H9), and QR Payment speakers (S03, S05, S10) — plus complementary Kiosk and Laptop endpoints. Hardware is built on Qualcomm, MTK, and Rockchip platforms and is complemented by Cpay, a proprietary cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) platform that supports remote updates, OTA upgrades, app distribution, and large-scale fleet management. ODM and SKD services extend the offering to brands requiring custom payment devices or semi-knock-down assembly.

Centerm ranks 4th globally in POS terminal sales by NILSON REPORT and achieved #1 in the global thin-client market by sales volume (IDC, 2023); cumulative shipments exceed 30 million+ units across 90+ countries spanning retail, food service, hospitality, parking, fuel, public transport, banking, and logistics. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a tiered channel program (Regional, VIP, and Strategic Partners) plus ODM/SKD white-label engagements. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year B2B contracts, and the company actively invests in international fintech exhibitions (Seamless Asia, Seamless Middle East) and certifications (TSYS Sierra EMV L3, CMMI DEV Level, Beijing National Financial Technology Certification Center) to expand into regulated payment markets including the United States.

Name

Centerm Payment

Legal name

Fujian Centerm Information Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://pos.centerm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centerm Payment is a Fuzhou-based payment-terminal manufacturer and Star-net Group subsidiary that designs Android/Linux POS hardware, mobile and QR-payment devices, and the Cpay cloud device-management platform, serving merchants, banks, and ISOs across 90+ countries as the world's 4th-largest POS terminal supplier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payment Terminal Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Computer Terminals (3575), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile POS (mPOS) Devices & Handheld Terminals (HDACAKAB), POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC), QR Code & Alternative In-Store Acceptance (QR, APMs) (FSAMADAH), POS Security, Encryption & Key Management (P2PE, HSM, Key Injection) (FSAMADAK)

Keywords

• Payment terminal hardware
• POS device manufacturing
• Smart cash registers
• Mobile point-of-sale
• Cloud device management

Headquarters

HQ city

Fuzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. POS Hardware Sales: Sale of point-of-sale terminals including Smart POS, Mobile POS, Linux POS, Smart ECR, PDA devices, QR Payment devices, and Kiosks. Primary revenue stream from physical payment hardware.
2. ODM/OEM Services: Custom design and manufacturing services for payment devices including SKD (Semi Knock Down) and complete machine export. Hardware platforms cover Qualcomm, MTK, and RK platforms for embedded terminals, handheld devices, and KIOSK.
3. SKD Services: Design and production of POS terminals with complete machine export and SKD (Semi Knock Down) services for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centerm designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of payment terminals — including Smart POS, Mobile POS, Linux POS, Smart ECR cash registers, rugged PDAs, QR payment sound boxes, and Kiosks — supporting magnetic stripe, EMV chip, NFC contactless, QR code, and biometric face-recognition payments. It complements the hardware with the proprietary Cpay MDM cloud management platform for remote device management and offers ODM/SKD manufacturing services for customers seeking custom or semi-knocked-down payment devices.

Product overview

Centerm Payment is a leading provider of payment terminals and solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of payment hardware products organized into six main categories: Smart POS (K9, K9-B, CTA K10, K10-F), Mobile POS (Q7, V8), Linux POS (B70), Smart ECR (D6, D7), PDA (H9), and QR Payment devices (S03, S05). The company also provides complementary cloud services through its Cpay MDM platform for device management and supports customers through ODM and SKD business services for product customization. With over 20 years of experience and global sales exceeding 30 million units, Centerm serves merchants across retail, restaurant, hotel, parking, gas station, banking, and public transportation sectors. The products support multiple payment methods including magnetic stripe cards, NFC/contactless, IC/chip cards, and QR codes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cpay: Cloud-based device management platform and app marketplace for terminal management, remote updates, and app distribution.

Products and services

• K9 Smart POS All-in-one Android Smart POS terminal with a 5.5-inch HD screen, built-in 58mm thermal printer, dual SIM 2G/3G/4G plus WiFi/Bluetooth/Ethernet/GPS, detachable battery with 13-day standby and 1000+ transactions per charge, and 1.2m drop protection. Targeted at merchants needing a portable Android POS.
• K9-B Smart POS Android Smart POS (Android 8.1/10.1) with ARM Cortex A7 Quad-core processor and FBI/STOC-certified fingerprint biometrics with live finger detection, targeted at merchants requiring biometric payment and identification.
• CTA K10 Smart POS Red Dot Design Award-winning all-in-one Android Smart POS with a 3D optical camera for face recognition, supporting all mainstream payment brands (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB, UnionPay) and TSYS Sierra EMV L3 certified for direct US acquirer connection.
• K10-F Smart POS Android Smart POS equipped with a 3D optical camera that resists outdoor strong light interference and indoor weak light, supporting face recognition and liveness detection for secure payment. Includes tax-control functionality with automatic business-data recording and invoice printing for supermarkets, restaurants, and grocery stores.
• Q7 Smart Soft POS Handheld Android 12 Mobile POS with a 2.0 GHz Quad-core processor, 5.5-inch IPS display, two-in-one receipt/label thermal printer, infrared barcode scanner, 4G/WiFi/Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and high-capacity lithium battery, suited to retail and food-service merchants needing portable checkout and labeling.
• V8 Mobile POS Compact Android 5.1/8.1 Mobile POS with ARM Cortex A7 processor, 5-inch HD touchscreen, built-in thermal printer, NFC reader, and quick-charge design (0-90% in 1 hour) for member stores and small merchants.
• B70 Linux POS Traditional Linux-based countertop POS terminal with a 2.4/2.8-inch resistive touchscreen, ARM Cortex-A53 processor, and high-speed thermal printer supporting IC cards, magnetic stripe cards, NFC contactless, and mobile payments.
• D6 Smart ECR Android-based desktop cash register with a 15.6-inch tempered-glass capacitive touchscreen and Cortex-A55 Quad-core 2.0GHz processor, available in D6 (single display), D6-L (dual 15.6-inch), and D6-M (15.6+10.1-inch) configurations for retail and hospitality checkout.
• D7 Windows Cash Register Windows-based point-of-sale system with an Intel Quad-core processor, 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 15.6-inch main display with optional 10.1/15.6-inch vice display, and multiple interfaces (USB, COM, VGA, RJ45) supporting external cash drawers and Smart POS terminal integration.
• H9 Rugged PDA IP67-rated industrial rugged handheld PDA with industrial-grade materials, waterproof and dustproof construction, 1.5m drop protection, and high-sensitive touchscreen supporting glove operation for warehouse, supply-chain, and inventory scanning use cases.
• S05 Sound Box QR-code payment speaker with clear voice broadcast, optional dynamic code display, digital LED screen, 4G/WiFi connectivity, 5-day standby battery life, and multi-lingual support for merchant QR payment transaction notifications.
• S03 Sound Box Compact QR-code payment speaker providing loud volume and clear voice output for merchant QR payment transaction notifications.
• Cpay MDM Cloud-based terminal management platform providing real-time monitoring, remote OTA updates, an AppCloud marketplace, app distribution, log retrieval, device status panels, multi-language support, high-security protocols, and scalable architecture supporting millions of simultaneous device connections.
• ODM Business Service Original Design Manufacturing service providing custom-designed payment devices including embedded terminals, handheld devices, cash register devices, and KIOSK payment devices, with hardware platform coverage across Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Rockchip.
• SKD Business Service Semi Knock Down manufacturing service with 20+ years of POS terminal design and production experience, providing complete machine export and SKD assembly kits for customers seeking localized assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 million+ K9 units shipped by 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TSYS SierracoreTechnology or Integration · 13 July 2026TSYS Sierra EMV L3 certification for CTA K10 Smart POS. Enables direct connection to TSYS Sierra platform eliminating need for costly third-party gateways. Supports all mainstream payment brands (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB, UnionPay) and card types (PIN Debit, EMV Debit, EBT).
• Quick CryptcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure Remote Key Injection (RKI) technology provider enabling highest level of key management security for payment terminals.
• Star-net Group (SZ.002396)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Centerm is the core subsidiary providing payment devices and solutions as part of broader technology group.
• Global Software/Hardware SuppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading global suppliers in software and hardware industries to ensure project success and quality service delivery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NEXGO: Shenzhen-based POS terminal maker offering Smart POS, mobile POS, and payment software solutions targeting international acquirers and ISOs; closest direct competitor to Centerm.
• PAX Global Technology: Hong Kong-listed POS terminal manufacturer with comparable Android Smart POS, mPOS, and QR payment products, competing head-to-head with Centerm in both domestic and international markets.
• Fujian Landi Commercial Equipment: Chinese POS terminal manufacturer based in Fujian offering Smart POS, mobile POS, and electronic cash register products with comparable target verticals.
• Ingenico (Worldline): European POS terminal leader (now part of Worldline) offering Smart POS, mobile POS, and unattended terminals with similar full-stack hardware and software offerings to Centerm.
• Newland Payment Technology: Chinese POS hardware manufacturer with global presence in Smart POS, mPOS, and unattended terminals, competing with Centerm in emerging and developed markets alike.
• BBPOS: Hong Kong-based mPOS hardware specialist whose mobile POS terminals compete with Centerm's Q7 and V8 in the small-merchant and soft-POS segments.
• SZZT Electronics: Shenzhen-based manufacturer of POS terminals, ATMs, and self-service kiosks with overlapping Android Smart POS and payment terminal offerings.
• Castles Technology: Taiwan-based secure payment terminal provider specializing in unattended and consumer-facing POS devices, with product overlap in Smart POS and PIN pads.
• Verifone: One of the largest global POS terminal manufacturers, directly competing with Centerm across countertop, mobile, and integrated POS hardware with comparable EMV-certified product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Sunmi: Xiaomi-affiliated smart commercial hardware provider offering POS terminals, ECRs, and kiosks; broader smart-retail portfolio that overlaps with Centerm's Smart POS and ECR lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz8QaiBxF6hkFMFMZlBLa0w
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centerm-information-co-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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