Choosing a credit card terminal brand is one of the most consequential hardware decisions an ISO, reseller, or merchant makes. The terminal is the one piece of payment technology your customers touch every day — and each major manufacturer takes a different approach to operating systems, processor compatibility, and remote management. This guide compares the five brands we deploy most at All-Star Terminals: PAX, Ingenico, Verifone, Dejavoo, and Valor PayTech.
Quick Comparison
| Brand | Best For | Popular Models | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAX | Android-first ISOs and merchants who want modern smart terminals | A920 Pro, A80, A35, E-series POS | $300–$975 |
| Ingenico | Enterprise retail, grocery, and multilane checkout | Move 5000, Lane 3000–8000, Axium DX8000 | $250–$700 |
| Verifone | Established processor integrations and proven countertop reliability | T650c, V400c, P400, MX925 | $150–$600 |
| Dejavoo | ISOs who want low-cost Android terminals with multi-merchant support | P1, QD4, QD2, P3, Z-series | $200–$500 |
| Valor PayTech | ISOs who want cloud-based remote management via the Valor Portal | VL100 Pro, VP550, VP800 | $125–$735 |
PAX: The Android Smart Terminal Leader
PAX built its reputation on Android-based smart terminals, and the PAX A920 Pro remains one of the most deployed wireless terminals in North America. PAX devices feature large touchscreens, built-in printers, 4G/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, and support for EMV chip, NFC contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and magstripe. For fixed counters, the A80 and A35 cover countertop and PIN pad roles, while the E700/E800 series scales up to full POS systems. Choose PAX when your merchants want a modern, app-capable device and your processor supports the PAX ecosystem.
Ingenico: Enterprise-Grade and Multilane Strength
Ingenico is the incumbent in high-volume retail. Its Lane series (Lane 3000 through Lane 7000 and Lane 8000) dominates grocery, pharmacy, and big-box multilane checkout, while the Move 5000 is a workhorse wireless terminal for restaurants and delivery. The newer Axium DX8000 brings Android to Ingenico's countertop line. Choose Ingenico for enterprise merchants, multilane environments, and processor certifications that run deep across the US market.
Verifone: Proven Reliability and Broad Processor Support
Verifone terminals have been behind US checkout counters for decades, and that maturity shows in processor coverage. The T650c and V400c are current-generation countertop devices with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the P400 is a widely integrated customer-facing PIN pad, and the MX925 remains common in multilane retail. Budget-conscious merchants can still deploy the certified refurbished VX520 at a fraction of new-hardware cost. Choose Verifone when integration maturity and proven reliability matter most.
Dejavoo: The ISO Favorite
Dejavoo built its business around the ISO channel, and it shows in the details: multi-merchant support, SPIn integration for semi-integrated POS deployments, and aggressive hardware pricing. The Android-based P1 (countertop) and QD4 (desktop) are among our best-selling terminals, with the QD2 and P3 covering wireless use cases and the legacy Z-series still widely deployed. Choose Dejavoo when you're an ISO or agent placing terminals across many small and mid-size merchants and want the best price-to-capability ratio.
Valor PayTech: Cloud-Native Remote Management
Valor PayTech is the newest brand in this lineup, and its differentiator is the cloud-based Valor Portal: ISOs get remote terminal management, real-time reporting, and parameter downloads without truck rolls. Hardware spans the affordable VL100 Pro countertop terminal through the VP550 wireless Android line up to the flagship VP800 Android POS. Choose Valor when remote fleet management and modern Android hardware at competitive prices are the priority. Browse the full Valor PayTech collection.
Which Brand Should You Choose?
- Single-location retail or restaurant: PAX A920 Pro or Dejavoo P1 — modern Android, easy to use, competitively priced.
- Enterprise or multilane checkout: Ingenico Lane series or Verifone MX925.
- ISOs placing terminals at scale: Dejavoo for price and multi-merchant flexibility, or Valor PayTech for cloud fleet management.
- Mobile, tableside, or delivery: PAX A920 Pro, Ingenico Move 5000, or Dejavoo QD2 — all with 4G and Wi-Fi.
- Tightest budget: Certified refurbished terminals from Verifone and Ingenico.
Deploy Any Brand, Programmed and Ready
Every terminal we sell ships with in-house encryption, key injection, and programming available (24–48 hour turnaround), so merchants are processing on day one. We supply ISOs, agents, resellers, and merchants with wholesale pricing and no minimum order. Compare the full catalog in our credit card terminals collection, or learn about wholesale distribution for ISOs and resellers. Questions? Call (888) 403-7066 or email sales@allstarterminals.com.
