Phos: Adds PIN entry to softPOS package

Phos: Adds PIN entry to softPOS package

  • Phos turns merchant’s smartphone into a POS terminal securely accepting payments from contactless cards or NFC enabled phones
  • Introduced PIN to its mobile payment solution for merchants around the world
  • The new mobile solution enables merchants to accept PIN secure ‘tap to pay’ transactions
  • PIN is only required for transactions above contactless limits, not made using a digital wallet
  • This eliminates the need for costly physical terminals such as card readers or PIN-entry devices for merchants
  • The software-only solution is available to merchants as part of a pilot scheme and has been certified by both Mastercard
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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