Ingenico Partners: Offer AXIUM DX8: Smarter by Design. Stronger in Performance.
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Ingenico partners can differentiate their businesses by offering AXIUM DX8. Its innovative, modern UI/UX enhances customer experiences and streamlines workflows. This flexible terminal accepts the full range of payment methods and has the power to run business applications. AXIUM DX8 is also future-proof, with Android field-upgradable capabilities. Unified kernels allow all devices in the AXIUM line to be certified together, saving time and extending their life. AXIUM DX8 is also AI-ready and able to be managed remotely.
Maximizing merchant satisfaction and minimizing churn are common challenges for acquirers and payment service providers (PSPs). In an increasingly crowded payments space, it takes something extraordinary to improve merchant retention. Solutions that deliver fast, frictionless payment experiences are table stakes. Retailers are looking beyond the basics for ways to meet consumer expectations for intelligent, personalized, connected experiences and to enable those experiences wherever their customers want to transact. Offering retailers legacy payment technology on par with your competitors won’t capture merchants’ interest. But an AXIUM DX8 demo will.
Meet AXIUM DX8
The AXIUM DX8, a premier device in the Next-Gen AXIUM line-up, empowers merchants to reimagine their operations, deliver a modern checkout experience, and differentiate the experiences they offer in competitive spaces. It gives banks, acquirers, and PSPs a high-performance Android 14 terminal that supports those merchants who need more than standard payment acceptance. The AXIUM DX8 takes payments to new levels, both with user experiences and functionality:
New UI and UX
AXIUM DX8 is designed differently from legacy payment devices. The form factor is streamlined, but retailers can add a customer-facing screen to add an element of transparency and trust during transactions. It also guides users, both consumers and the merchant’s employees, through tasks like a consumer device, with an LED guide, haptics, and audio cues. These unique next-gen payment device design features enhance experiences for more consumers, making checkout processes more accessible and intuitive.
Streamlined Workflows
AXIUM DX8 also saves time and enhances user experiences for the merchant. It gives LED cues, green for approved transactions and red if not, so they can work quickly and accurately, even at peak times. It also lets merchants know when the battery needs recharging with an LED cue, so merchants can maximize device uptime.
Multiple Application Support
AXIUM DX8’s powerful processor and expanded memory allow merchants to run multiple business applications on the device to manage inventory, administer a loyalty rewards program, and even run point of sale (POS) software without the need for a separate terminal.
Reliable Wireless Performance
The AXIUM DX8 connects via 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. AXIUM DX8 also has eSIM options that can make deployment and scaling across countries or large fleets faster, simpler, and more cost-effective. With flexible AXIUM DX8, merchants can use the device wherever they provide customer service, inside or outside their shops.
Future-Proof AXIUM DX8 Features
When Ingenico designed the AXIUM DX8, we prioritized bringing a long-life, low total cost of ownership (TCO) solution to market that our partners could leverage to win business. With AXIUM DX8, you can offer your merchants a flexible payment terminal that is field-upgradable to new Android versions with Ingenico 360.
Additionally, the Next-Gen AXIUM portfolio features unified kernels, enabling the entire line to be certified, rather than recertifying by device when updates are required. Updating kernels by family via one API eases the migration to the next generation of devices, extending their life with confidence and assuring your merchants that their payment devices are always secure.
With all eyes on AI, you can also assure your merchants that the AXIUM DX8 is AI-ready. It is designed to support smarter, assisted experiences beyond traditional checkout as new applications become available.
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Operating System |
Processing power and memory |
PCI PTS |
AI Readiness |
Certification |
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Legacy Payment Terminals |
Legacy OS |
Limited capacity |
PCI PTS 6 or earlier |
No opportunity to use AI with the terminal |
Certified individually |
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AXIUM DX8 |
Android 14, field upgradable |
Powerful processor to support multiple applications |
PCI PTS 7 (no v.t overlap) |
Acts as an interaction point for AI services |
Harmonized kernels for all Next-Gen AXIUM devices |
Managing the AXIUM DX8
Ingenico also provides partners with effective ways to manage payment estates. Using Ingenico 360, PSPs and acquirers can manage devices over the air, pushing updates, adding new features, and monitoring device health. Ingenico 360 allows you to manage the AXIUM DX8 and the other devices in the Next-Gen AXIUM line from day one. But it also allows you to manage legacy devices deployed in your merchants’ locations, enabling you to guide merchants through a phased approach to upgrades and sticky merchant relationships.
Ingenico 360 also supports remote key injection, so you can have a new AXIUM DX8 shipped directly to the merchant. Then the AXIUM DX8 can receive encryption keys remotely, saving time and lowering deployment costs. It also allows merchants to begin accepting payments sooner, lessening the odds that they’ll abandon using your services.
High-Value AXIUM DX8 Use Cases
Although banks, acquirers, and PSPs will find that the AXIUM DX8 can provide value to businesses in a range of retail segments, these businesses can see fast ROI from deploying this innovative device:
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Bars and Restaurants: The AXIUM DX8 LED guide helps staff confirm payments quickly in loud and low-light environments.
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Table Service Restaurants: The customer-facing display gives guests visibility into the amount of the check and streamlines payment flow.
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Taxis and Delivery Services: 4G and eSIM options help support mobile acceptance where reliable performance depends on connectivity.
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Hotels and Spas: Mobile payments make check-in faster and remove friction from payments for upgrades, services, and premium guest experiences.
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Retail Pop-Ups and Checkout Counters: The AXIUM DX8 combines payment apps, scanning options, and mobile POS, all in one device.
Making the Move to the Leading Edge
Offering a modern payment experience with the AXIUM DX8, much like using a consumer device, gives acquirers and PSPs a way to rise above the competition. Moreover, when the solution is from Ingenico, you can assure your merchants that their innovative payment devices are also backed by a trusted payment technology industry leader with four decades of experience. Your merchants can also invest with confidence, knowing their AXIUM DX8 is designed for long life, low TCO, and the flexibility to allow them to adapt to new technologies and consumer trends.
Contact us today to learn more about the AXIUM DX8 and how it will help you convert and retain business from retailers looking for leading-edge payment technology.
Learn more about integrating AI in the point of sale and Ingenico Next-Gen AXIUM payment terminals in our ebook, Next-Gen AI: Preparing the Point of Sale for AI. Download now.
FAQs
The Android AXIUM payment terminals operate independently and do not require a tablet to function. Powered by the Android operating system, these devices come with their own built-in touchscreen, processing capabilities, and connectivity options. They allow merchants to run payment applications and additional business apps directly on the terminal itself. This means that businesses can manage payments, customer interactions, and even other business functionalities without the need for an external tablet or device.
Acquirers can turn Android POS terminals into recurring, services‑driven profit centers by bundling SaaS‑style value‑added apps (loyalty, digital receipts, BNPL, analytics) on top of the payment flow, offering subscription or usage fees that scale with merchant volume. They can also deploy SoftPOS to let any Android device become a secure, contact‑less acceptance point, which reduces hardware CAPEX and creates new per‑device or per‑transaction licensing revenue. Acquirers can embed payments and banking experiences (in‑store wallets, account‑to‑account, tokenised card‑on‑file) directly into the Android app ecosystem, unlocking fees from embedded finance products. They can also monetise the rich sales and customer‑behavior data generated by these terminals through premium analytics dashboards or data‑as‑a‑service offerings.
Android‑powered payment technology is the backbone of a future‑ready checkout because it turns a traditional terminal into a flexible, updatable commerce hub. Ingenico’s AXIUM platform leverages Android to deliver a durable, high‑performance POS that can run a wide ecosystem of apps— from core payment processing to loyalty, digital receipts, and value‑added services— all while staying secure and PCI‑compliant through a modular, continuously‑updated OS. This open, developer‑friendly environment lets merchants integrate their own business applications via SDKs and APIs, roll out new features instantly, and adapt to emerging payment methods (e.g., QR‑code, BNPL, SoftPOS) without replacing hardware. The result is a consistent, scalable solution that reduces complexity, accelerates time‑to‑market, and ensures the checkout experience can evolve alongside consumer expectations and regulatory changes.
Android provides a modern and flexible environment for payment applications and business services. Combined with the Next-Gen AXIUM platform, it enables intuitive user experiences, seamless application integration, remote software updates, and the flexibility to support evolving payment and business needs.
The Ingenico TETRA and Android AXIUM terminals differ in their operating systems and functionality. The TETRA range is powered by Ingenico’s proprietary operating system, designed for secure, fast, and reliable payment processing. It is ideal for businesses that need a straightforward, high-performance terminal for quick transactions. On the other hand, the Android AXIUM terminals run on the Android operating system, offering greater flexibility by allowing businesses to run custom apps for added functionality, such as loyalty programs, inventory management, and customer engagement.
Choosing between the two depends on your business needs. Opt for Ingenico TETRA if you require a dedicated, easy-to-use payment terminal focused solely on processing transactions efficiently. Choose Android AXIUM if your business needs a more versatile terminal that can handle both payments and other business applications, providing a broader set of features and greater customization. Both terminals offer secure, seamless payment processing, but the Android AXIUM offers added flexibility for businesses looking for a multifunctional solution.
