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European alternatives to Verifone / PAX terminals

Verifone / PAX terminals (US / China): Payment terminals. TechForMerchant only ranks companies headquartered in the European Union. Here are the 3 EU-based solutions that cover the same need, ranked by value.

  1. 1
    Viva.comEstablishedPayments
    Bank-licensed card acquiring with Tap-to-Pay across Europe
    Best for small merchants and hospitality venues that trade in one of Viva's 24 European countries and value tap-on-phone acceptance and same-day access to funds.
    Greece, Athensfounded 2000from 1.69% per transaction
    Deployment9Ease of use8Innovation7Price & terms6
    Market penetration7.5
    Adoption8Integration7
    7.4
    value score / 10
  2. 2
    YavinRisingPayments
    Android payment terminals that run your POS apps
    Best for French and Belgian restaurants and shops that want a no-commitment rental terminal that runs their existing POS software on the device.
    France, Parisfounded 2019from €29/month
    Deployment7Ease of use8Innovation7Price & terms6
    Market penetration7.5
    Adoption7Integration8
    7.0
    value score / 10
  3. 3
    IngenicoEstablishedHardware & terminals
    Payment terminals (Axium, Lane, Desk) used by banks and merchants worldwide
    Best for merchants whose bank or acquirer supplies Ingenico terminals and who want a widely certified device that can run POS apps; buy through the acquirer, not direct.
    France, Suresnesfounded 1980pricing on quote
    Deployment5Ease of use7Innovation6Price & terms4
    Market penetration9.0
    Adoption10Integration8
    5.6
    value score / 10

Questions merchants ask about European payment terminals solutions

Is Verifone / PAX terminals available in Europe?

Verifone / PAX terminals is headquartered in US / China. This comparator does not rank it, because it only lists companies whose registered seat and headquarters are in the European Union. For payment terminals, 3 EU-headquartered solutions are ranked here: Viva.com, Yavin, Ingenico.

What do European restaurants and shops use instead of Verifone / PAX terminals?

The highest-rated European alternatives are Viva.com (Greece, 7.4/10), Yavin (France, 7.0/10), Ingenico (France, 5.6/10). The value score weighs deployment simplicity, ease of use, innovation (counted double) and price.

How much does a European alternative to Verifone / PAX terminals cost?

Entry prices as published or reported: Viva.com 1.69% per transaction · Yavin €29/month · Ingenico On quote. Scores and prices are refreshed every month.

Ranking computed by AI (Claude) from customer reviews, comparators, trade associations and the news · editorial responsibility Camille POTVIN · reviewed 23 Sep 2026 · how this page is made