PAX Technology Leads Industry as First Payment Terminal Manufacturer to Achieve PCI PTS 7 Certification

PAX Technology, the world's leading payment terminal solutions provider, is proud to announce that its A77 Android MiniPOS has become the world's first payment terminal to receive PCI PTS Version 7.0 certification - the highest and most comprehensive security standard for PIN-entry devices.
This landmark approval, issued by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (of which PAX is the only Asian headquartered manufacturer on the Advisory Board) and validated through rigorous testing by UL Transaction Security, cements PAX Technology’s industry leadership in pioneering secure, forward-thinking solutions for Acquirers, PSPs, ISOs, and their Merchants across the globe.
What PCI 7 Means for Your Business
As the newest and most robust evolution of the PCI PTS standard, Version 7.0 is designed to future-proof the global payments ecosystem. The A77’s successful certification confirms that this model meets - and exceeds - the toughest requirements for secure, reliable, and tamper-resistant payment transactions. The PAX A77 delivers:
- Advanced hardware and software security architecture
- Tamper-detection and resistance for secure PIN entry
- End-to-end protection for online and offline PIN transactions
- DUKPT and Master/Session key management using both TDES and AES
- Acquirer-configurable prompt controls
- Full-spectrum payment acceptance: IC card (ICC), Magnetic Stripe (MSR), Contactless (CTLS), and Third-Party Applications
“This milestone reinforces our unwavering commitment to security and innovation,” said Andrew Wu, Vice President at PAX Technology. “With PCI 7 approval, our channel partners - and the PSPs and ISOs they serve - can lead with confidence, knowing the A77 offers their merchants the most advanced protection available on the market.”
The Payment Industry’s Most Trusted Android MiniPOS Terminal
Praised for its compact elegance, Android flexibility, and wireless versatility, the A77 is already a top choice for forward-looking payment service providers. With PCI PTS v7.0 approval, it currently stands as the world’s most secure mobile terminal, enabling partners to confidently meet the compliance demands of today - and tomorrow.
Certified through April 2035, the A77 offers unmatched long-term assurance for partners looking to invest in secure, standards-compliant, Android-powered payment technology.
Ready to Lead with the Best?
To learn how the A77 can elevate your payment offering, visit: www.paxtechnology.com/a77
For official certification details, refer to the PCI SSC list of approved devices or contact your regional PAX representative.
-Ends-
About PAX:
PAX Technology is a leading payment terminal solutions vendor, with over 70 million point of sale payment devices deployed in more than 120 countries. The company goes to market through a global network of reputable payment system integrator channel partners and franchise offices.
Click here for sales enquiries
Media Contact:
Jie Chen - Marketing Director, PAX EMEA
jie@paxtechnology.com