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Verifone

Commerce Media

Verifone connects brands to consumers at the moment of purchase through its vast network of payment terminals and in-transit advertising screens, combining transactional data with programmatic ad delivery.

Last updated Jun 20, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 22, 2026

Founded
1981
HQ
San Jose, California, United States
Connections
5

At a glance

Employees
5001-10000
Funding
$3.4B (take-private by Francisco Partners, 2018)
Revenue
$500M-$1B
2integrations2corporate family1acquisitions

About

Global leader in payment terminal hardware with a growing commerce media and in-transit advertising network, particularly dominant in NYC taxi and rideshare screen advertising.

Verifone is a multinational payment technology company that designs, markets, and services electronic payment solutions for merchants, financial institutions, and consumers globally. Founded in 1981, the company is best known for its point-of-sale (POS) terminals and payment processing infrastructure deployed across millions of merchant locations in over 150 countries. Its hardware and software platforms handle billions of transactions annually, making it one of the most widely deployed payment technology providers in the world. In recent years, Verifone has expanded beyond pure payment processing into commerce media and advertising technology. Through its Verifone Media network — bolstered by acquisitions such as the taxi and rideshare screen advertising company — Verifone operates one of the largest out-of-home and in-transit digital advertising networks in major urban markets. Its payment terminals in taxis, rideshares, and retail environments serve as programmatic advertising screens, enabling brands to reach consumers at the point of purchase or during transit. Verifone's AdTech relevance stems from its ability to combine transactional payment data with advertising delivery, creating a unique commerce media proposition. The company's media network spans thousands of screens across New York City taxis and other transit environments, positioning it as a significant player in the out-of-home (OOH) and point-of-sale advertising space. Verifone was taken private by Francisco Partners in 2018 and continues to operate as a private company, investing in its platform and media capabilities.

Business model

Hardware + SaaS + Media Network

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Verifone Media

    A commerce media network delivering programmatic and direct advertising across payment terminals and in-transit screens in taxis and rideshares.

  • Carbon Platform

    An Android-based smart POS platform enabling payment processing, loyalty, and media applications on a single device.

  • Verifone Payment Terminals

    Hardware POS terminals (e.g., VX series, V400m) deployed globally for card-present payment acceptance.

  • Taxi Media Network

    Digital advertising screens installed in NYC taxis and rideshare vehicles, offering geo-targeted OOH advertising inventory.

  • Verifone Cloud

    Cloud-based payment management and analytics platform for enterprise merchants.

Key features

Point-of-sale advertising screens at moment of purchaseIn-transit digital OOH advertising in taxis and ridesharesProgrammatic ad buying integrationGeo-targeted and audience-targeted ad deliveryCommerce data-informed advertisingGlobal payment terminal network spanning 150+ countriesAndroid-based open commerce platform

Use cases

Brand advertising on in-taxi and rideshare screens in major citiesPoint-of-sale media campaigns targeting shoppers at checkoutProgrammatic OOH advertising in transit environmentsGeo-targeted local advertising for retailers and restaurantsCommerce media campaigns tied to purchase intent data

Customer segments

Retail merchantsFinancial institutions and banksTaxi and rideshare fleetsAdvertisers and brandsMedia agenciesHospitality and restaurant chainsTransit authorities

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Android OS (Carbon platform)Programmatic advertising (DSP/SSP integration)Cloud-based payment processingDigital signage softwareData analytics and reportingEMV and NFC payment standards

Security & compliance

PCI DSSEMVGDPRSOC 2PA-DSS

Deployment

CloudOn-premiseHybrid

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 1981 · Founded
  2. 2020Absorbed 2Checkout
Connection details
See acquisitions by Verifone (1)

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