Verifone Wednesday announced the latest addition to its mobile point-of-sale portfolio, the Verifone e265, which is intended to give independent and micro merchants the flexibility to accept all major payment types and integrate with smart devices for value-added commerce capabilities.

Verifone said the e265 is a highly reliable, durable, and compact mPOS terminal that can be paired with any smartphone or tablet. It enables merchants to bring globally certified card payment acceptance including EMV, contactless/NFC, mobile wallet and traditional magnetic stripe directly to consumers in any merchant environment — helping to bridge the gap in markets that are still converting from cash to cards.

"Imagine those merchants in hard-to-reach places where simply adding the power of accepting card payments can really change their game," said Glen Robson, executive vice president and global head of terminal solutions at Verifone. "On the other side of the spectrum, Verifone e265 is an ideal mPOS solution for merchants that want to offer value-added services to increase traffic and revenue with a multichannel approach to commerce right at their fingertips."

Key features of the Verifone e265:

• meets latest PCI requirements — PCI PTS 4.0 approved;
• supports all device form factors and is compatible with Windows, Android, and iOS;
• features highly durable design outfitted with scratch- and impact-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass display lens
• certified globally for EMV, contactless/NFC, security and country specific approvals, and accepts all major payment types;
• connects through Bluetooth and micro-USB for charging and OS updates (wired);
• features replaceable, high-capacity lithium ion battery that extends usage and minimizes business interruptions; and
• supports Verifone’s library of embedded applications for speed to market