PAX A77

The PAX A77 is a compact Android-based payment terminal designed for mobile and flexible payment acceptance.

At Nexi Switzerland, the A77 is positioned as a standalone terminal. It is particularly suited for merchants who require mobility, lightweight hardware, and a modern touchscreen interface for convenient payment processing.

Features

The A77 supports standard payment operations such as payments, refunds, reversals, and daily closing.

Additional capabilities such as QR-based payments (e.g. TWINT), tipping, and Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) may be available depending on the merchant setup.

For a full overview of available terminal features and their availability across devices, please refer to Terminal Features.

Typical Use Cases

The A77 is designed for merchants who need a lightweight and mobile payment terminal. It is particularly well suited for hospitality, delivery services, pop-up stores, market vendors, and other businesses that benefit from taking payments away from a fixed checkout.

It may also be used in in-store scenarios where staff require mobility, such as table service or queue-busting.

Key Characteristics

The A77 is an Android-based standalone terminal with a touchscreen interface and integrated battery. Its compact design makes it easy to carry and suitable for flexible use throughout the business environment.

The device supports contactless, chip, and magnetic stripe card acceptance, as well as mobile wallets. Built-in 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity allow the terminal to operate independently without requiring a fixed network connection.

Payment Methods

The A77 supports a broad range of payment methods, including international card schemes, debit and credit cards, and mobile wallets. For the full list of supported payment methods and provider-specific requirements, refer to the Payment Methods documentation.

Specifications

The following specifications describe the hardware and technical capabilities of the PAX A77.

Core

• Operating System: Android 8
• Processor: ARM Cortex A53 Quad-core (1.4GHz)
• Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB Flash
• Display: 5.5” IPS (WXGA), touchscreen
• Battery: 5150mAh (Li-ion)

Payment & Connectivity

• Card Readers: Chip (EMV), Contactless, Magnetic stripe
• Mobile Network: 4G (1 SIM)
• Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
• Bluetooth: Supported
• Positioning: GPS

Hardware

• Camera: Front (2MP) and rear (5MP)
• Printer: No
• SIM / SAM: 1 SIM, up to 2 SAM
• Ports: USB-C (charging), charging dock support
• Dimensions: 158.8 × 76.4 × 17.8 mm
• Weight: ~237g
• Certification: PCI PTS 5 or 6, depending on variant