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Ordering PAX Terminal Equipment

Use this information to order PAX terminal test and production equipment in the European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and United States (US). The ordering procedures described here vary due to differences in regional regulations and procedures.

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
Visa Acceptance Solutions
 Card Present Gateway.
Two types of devices are available to order in this region.
Test device
A test device is intended for development and testing purposes only. It can be used to download applications that have been published in PAXSTORE. It cannot process live transactions.
Use case:
 Order a test device if you plan to integrate the Acceptance Devices | PAX Acceptance Devices App and want to run test transactions using the Acceptance Devices app on the PAX terminal.
Debug device
A debug device is required when you are developing your own application. You can do these things with a debug device:
  • Install Android package kits (APKs)
  • Transfer files using a USB cable
  • Download published applications from PAXSTORE
Like the test device, the debug device is intended for development purposes only and cannot be used for live transactions.
Use case:
 Order a debug device if you plan to use the Acceptance Devices | PAX All-in-One Solution and want to integrate your custom application into this solution.
You can order this test equipment in the US:
  • Test card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
  • Debug card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
  • Test card, which can be used with a test or debug card reader.
The standard testing equipment box contains these items:
  • Test or debug card reader with integrated printer.
  • Power supply unit.
  • USB cable.
  • Thermal paper roll.

Order PAX Terminal Test Equipment in the US

Follow these steps to order PAX terminal test equipment in the US.
  1. To order a test device, visit the US Fulfillment page and follow the ordering instructions.
  2. To order a debug device, contact [email protected].

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
Visa Acceptance Solutions
 Card Present Gateway.
One type of device is available to order in these regions.
Debug device
A debug device is required when you are developing your own application. You can do these things with a debug device:
  • Install Android package kits (APKs)
  • Transfer files using a USB cable
  • Download published applications from PAXSTORE
Like the test device, the debug device is intended for development purposes only and cannot be used for live transactions.
Use case:
 Order a debug device if you plan to use the Acceptance Devices | PAX All-in-One Solution and want to integrate your custom application into this solution.
You can order this test equipment in the EU and UK:
  • Debug card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
  • Test card.
The standard testing equipment box contains these items:
  • Debug card reader with integrated printer.
  • Power supply unit.
  • USB cable.
  • Thermal paper roll.

Order PAX Terminal Test Equipment in the EU and UK

Follow this step to order PAX terminal test equipment in the EU and UK.
  1. 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

Production PAX terminals are designed to process live payment transactions using the
Visa Acceptance Solutions
 Card Present Gateway. Production devices are intended for deployment in live environments and are the only type approved for market use.
IMPORTANT
For security reasons, APKs cannot be installed directly on live devices. Application updates must be delivered through PAXSTORE to ensure a secure and controlled distribution.
For small-quantity orders, place your order directly on the Fulfillment page. For help with bulk orders or questions about complex hardware distribution, contact [email protected].
You can order this production equipment in all regions:
  • Card reader (payment terminal) with integrated printer.
The standard PAX equipment box contains these items:
  • Card reader with integrated printer.
  • Power supply unit.
  • USB cable.
  • Thermal paper roll.

Order PAX Terminal Production Equipment in All Regions

Follow this step to order PAX terminal production equipment in all regions.
  1. 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.
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