How our gateway capabilities help you.
Our dedicated accreditation team works closely with Banking Acquirers, Card Schemes and Terminal Manufacturers to perform EMV Level 3 testing and end-to-end certification. We connect to a wide range of terminals suitable for mobile, unattended, face-to-face retail and SoftPOS card payment processing.
As technology continues to advance, card payments are now the most convenient and efficient way for consumers and customers to make purchases, especially with the rise of contactless payments. Simplify how your clients accept payments via terminals.
PAYA Gateway supports a comprehensive range of attended and unattended card payment solutions, and we are continuously expanding our portfolio to offer even more options to our customers. This ongoing growth ensures that we can provide the right solution to meet your specific needs.
Expanding Our Terminal Accreditations
We are continually expanding our range of accredited attended and unattended solutions to provide more flexibility and choice for our clients.
If you'd like to learn more about our ongoing accreditation efforts or explore the possibility of accrediting additional devices, we’d be happy to discuss our roadmap and the opportunities available.
Terminal Capabilities and Features:
- Support Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Apple Pay & Google Pay.
- Unattended terminal suitable for Parking, EV charging, and cashless vending.
- Mobile portable terminals suitable for payments on the move or hospitality.
- Face-to-face terminals for retail point-of-sale environments.
- SmartPOS, using self-contained, feature-rich Android devices.
- Own mobile device ‘SoftPOS’ payment Apps on Apple and Android.
- Backed up with our E-commerce hosted payments for fall-back payment services.
SoftPOS Capabilities and Features:
What is SoftPOS?
SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) is a software-based solution that transforms mobile devices into fully functional point-of-sale terminals. With this technology, businesses can accept card payments directly on smartphones or tablets.
How Does it Work?
To get started, users download a SoftPOS app, register with their bank, and can begin accepting payments immediately. Transactions are securely processed, authorised, and reconciled via mobile networks.
Benefits of SoftPOS
SoftPOS is an affordable option for small businesses, tradespeople, and pop-up stores. It eliminates the need for traditional, expensive payment terminals and dedicated hardware, making it a cost-effective solution for on-the-go payment acceptance.
PAYA Gateway and SoftPOS
PAYA Gateway is accredited with Rubean and is in the process of accrediting with Yazara to offer SoftPOS solutions. We have our own in house development team who are able to build custom front-end user applications for SoftPOS, enhancing your ability to seamlessly accept payments with your mobile device.
If you’re interested in learning more or discussing your SoftPOS requirements, please reach out to our team. We’re here to help you explore the opportunities SoftPOS can bring to your business.
Connecting to a wide range of terminals suitable for mobile, unattended, face-to-face retail and SoftPOS card payment processing – we simplify the contactless payments process.
We offer both stand-alone and integrated card payment solutions that meet specific configurations and requirements. Our card machines are equipped with the latest technology, designed to be reliable, secure and user-friendly. By partnering with us, you'll benefit from cutting-edge payment terminals that ensure your business is equipped for the future and changes to preferred payments.
Speak to our experienced, UK based team about using our terminal solutions.
What Are Payment Terminals?
A payment terminal (also known as a card machine or point-of-sale (POS) terminal) is a powered device that enables payments to be accepted from customers using credit or debit cards. Payment terminals are used for processing card transactions, whether through physical card insertion, contactless tap or mobile payment options like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Payment terminals work by transmitting data between a business, the customer’s bank and the payment processor. The terminal reads the card information, securely communicates with the bank to verify the details and either approves or declines the payment. Once approved the funds are transferred from the customer’s account into the destination account.
There are different types of payment terminals, including traditional countertop models, mobile terminals and integrated systems that sync with broader B2B software, SoftPOS may end up replacing some terminal usage. Most modern terminals support contactless payments, a faster and more convenient payment method.
Payment terminals are pretty essential for businesses in today's almost cashless society. They streamline payments with enhanced security through encryption and compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).