Ordering PAX Terminal Equipment
This section describes how to order PAX terminal test and production equipment in the
European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and United States (US). Due to regional
differences in related regulations and procedures, the ordering procedures described
here vary by region.
Ordering PAX Terminal Test Equipment in the US
If you are located within the US, you can order equipment to test your integration
and various payment workflows with the
Cybersource
Card Present Gateway.
There are two types of test devices available to order in this region:
- Test device
- A test device can only be used to download applications that have been published in the PAXSTORE. This device is intended for development purposes only and cannot be used to process live transactions.
- Why order this device?Order a test device if you want to integrate the Acceptance Devices | Semi-Integrated Solution and run test transactions using the Acceptance Devices application on the PAX device.
- Debug device
- A debug device is required when you are developing your own application. Using a debug device enables you to install Android package kits (APKs) and transfer files using a USB cable. You can also download applications that have been published in the PAXSTORE. This device is intended for development purposes only and cannot be used to process live transactions.
- Why order this device?Order a debug device if you want to use the Acceptance Devices | PAX All-in-One Solution and want to integrate your own application into this solution.
- Test card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
- Debug card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
- Test card. Can be used with a test or debug card reader.
- Test or debug card reader with integrated printer.
- Power supply unit.
- USB cable.
- Thermal paper roll.
- To order a test device, visit the US Fulfillment page and follow the ordering instructions.
- To order a debug device, contact terminalfulfillment@visa.com.
Ordering PAX Terminal Test Equipment in the EU and UK
If you are located within the EU or UK, you can order equipment to test your
integration and various payment workflows with the
Cybersource
Card
Present Gateway. There is one type of test device available to order in these regions: - Debug device
- A debug device is required when you are developing your own application. Using a debug device enables you to install Android package kits (APKs) and transfer files using a USB cable. You can also download applications that have been published in the PAXSTORE. This device is intended for development purposes only and cannot be used to process live transactions.
- Why order this device?Order a debug device if you want to use the Acceptance Devices | PAX All-in-One Solution and want to integrate your own application into this solution.
- Debug card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
- Test card.
- Debug card reader with integrated printer.
- Power supply unit.
- USB cable.
- Thermal paper roll.
- Visit the Fulfillment page for your region and follow the ordering instructions:
- EU Fulfillment: When ordering test equipment from the EU, you must have your company's Value-Added Tax (VAT) ID and Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number available to enter on your order. If this information is not provided, your shipment might be delayed.
- UK Fulfillment: When ordering test equipment from the UK, you must have your company's Value-Added Tax (VAT) ID available to enter on your order. If this information is not provided, your shipment might be delayed.
Ordering PAX Terminal Production Equipment in All Regions
You can order production (live) PAX equipment to process payments with the
Cybersource
Card Present Gateway. A live device is used to process real
transactions. For security reasons, you cannot install an APK directly on a live
device. The only way to update applications on a live device is by download from
PAXSTORE. Only production devices can be deployed in the market. For routine equipment orders, you can order directly from the Fulfillment page,
discussed later. For large-quantity purchases or questions about complex hardware
distribution services, contact terminalfulfillment@visa.com.
This is the production equipment that you can order:
- Card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
The standard PAX equipment box contains:
- Card reader with integrated printer.
- Power supply unit.
- USB cable.
- Thermal paper roll.
Follow this step to order production equipment:
- Visit the Fulfillment page for your region and follow the ordering instructions:
- EU Fulfillment: When ordering test equipment from the EU, you must have your company's Value-Added Tax (VAT) ID and Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) number available to enter on your order. If this information is not provided, your shipment might be delayed.
- UK Fulfillment: When ordering test equipment from the UK, you must have your company's Value-Added Tax (VAT) ID available to enter on your order. If this information is not provided, your shipment might be delayed.
- US Fulfillment: You are not required to provide VAT and EORI information when ordering for US fulfillment.