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Phos

“Can a software-only SoftPoS platform become the standard contactless payment acceptance infrastructure for banks and acquirers globally?”

HQLondon, UK
IndustryInfrastructure / Payments
The story

Phos is a SoftPoS (Software Point of Sale) fintech infrastructure provider that enables Android devices to accept contactless payments without additional hardware. The company operates as a B2B platform, partnering with banks and payment processors to distribute its tap-to-pay technology. Its strategy focuses on partnerships with established financial institutions and payment networks to scale distribution of its software-based payment acceptance infrastructure.

Last 12 months
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The stack
1 layer disclosed in Phos’s embedded-finance stack
Payments / PSP
Phos SoftPoS (self-operated)
Accounting gap: none

Phos — frequently asked

Who is Phos's payment processor?

Phos processes payments through Phos SoftPoS (self-operated).

Where is Phos headquartered?

Phos is headquartered in London, UK.

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