Topwise is a leading global provider of smart devices and payment terminal solutions, specializing in the design, R&D, and manufacturing of Android POS terminals, mobile phones, and tablets. Established in 2005, Topwise has delivered over 500 million devices globally and is recognized for its innovation in both telecom and fintech hardware ecosystems.
Since entering the payment terminal industry in 2016, Topwise has rapidly become a major OEM supplier of EMV-certified, PCI-compliant POS terminals for financial institutions, acquirers, PSPs, and fintech platforms worldwide—including emerging markets across Africa, Asia-Pacific, LATAM, and the Middle East.
Key Products
- Android Smart POS Devices – all-in-one smart terminals with NFC, biometric, QR, and thermal printing capabilities
- Handheld mPOS Terminals – compact devices for mobile businesses, retail, and agent banking
- Biometric Payment Terminals – fingerprint-enabled devices for government-to-person (G2P) and eKYC-compliant transactions
- Tablet & Mobile Hardware – white-label mobile devices tailored for telcos and digital service providers
- Custom Payment Hardware Modules – OEM modules for card readers, fingerprint sensors, and secure keypads
Core Services
- Hardware R&D & Certification – EMV, PCI PTS, and local scheme compliance support
- ODM/OEM Manufacturing – private-label device development for fintechs and payment aggregators
- Software Integration Support – SDKs, APIs, and payment app enablement
- Deployment & Technical Services – production logistics, after-sales service, and global warranty coverage
- End-to-End Terminal Lifecycle Management – from product design to field support
Industries Served
- Financial institutions and commercial banks
- Payment service providers (PSPs) and fintechs
- Government agencies and social transfer programs
- Telecoms and mobile wallet operators
- Retailers, distributors, and merchant acquirers
Relevance to African Markets
Topwise has shipped millions of payment terminals across the MEA region, enabling agent banking, digital financial services, and last-mile payment digitization in markets such as Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda. Their terminals are widely adopted in card acquiring, merchant onboarding, and biometric G2P distribution use cases.
Website: https://www.topwisesz.com
