BNP Paribas (Axepta) card reader review 2026: tap to pay fees and rating
Bank acquirer offering with no public price list; terms are negotiated as part of the wider banking relationship.
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BNP Paribas (Axepta) offers Axepta Tap to Pay / SoftPOS for iOS + Android. Transaction fee: on request; monthly fee: on request. Security certification: n/a. Available in: France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium.
BNP Paribas (Axepta) terms in full
| Product name | Axepta Tap to Pay / SoftPOS |
|---|---|
| Provider type | SoftPOS + hardware |
| Headquarters | France (Paris) |
| Founded | Axepta BNP Paribas since 2016 |
| Platforms | both |
| Certification | n/a |
| Transaction fee | on request |
| Monthly fee | on request |
| Setup cost | on request |
| Contract term | n/a |
| Cards accepted | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| PIN entry on screen | n/a |
| Transaction limit | n/a |
| Target customers | SMEs to enterprise with a BNP banking relationship |
| Available markets | France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium |
| Website | axepta.bnpparibas |
| Data source | Open primary source ↗ |
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Frequently asked questions
BNP Paribas tap to pay: do I need any extra hardware?
Not necessarily. BNP Paribas (Axepta) sells card terminals as well, but its tap to pay product works on a phone you already own, with no extra hardware. Supported platforms: iOS + Android.
Which countries is BNP Paribas available in?
By our records: France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium. Availability changes, and the date above the table is when we last checked.