secondary source
Ranked 74 of 105
SoftPOS + hardware
Latin America
Cielo reviewed — 2026
Brazil's largest traditional acquirer (Banco do Brasil/Bradesco); SoftPOS complements its large terminal estate.
Note on the data: These terms come from secondary sources, not directly from the provider's own pricing page.
SoftPOS24 overall score
1.6/5
33 out of 100 points · Rating 3.7 (adequate)
Price transparency
5/30
Market coverage
5/25
Platform coverage
15/15
Security certification
3/15
Card acceptance
8/15
The score measures transparency, reach and certification of the offer — not how well the app works. See the formula
In short
Cielo offers Cielo Tap for iOS + Android. Transaction fee: on request; monthly fee: on request. Security certification: n/a. Available in: Brazil.
Cielo terms in full
| Product name | Cielo Tap |
|---|---|
| Provider type | SoftPOS + hardware |
| Headquarters | Brazil |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Platforms | both (main focus Android) |
| Certification | not stated |
| Transaction fee | on request |
| Monthly fee | on request |
| Setup cost | on request |
| Contract term | n/a |
| Cards accepted | Visa, Mastercard, American Express |
| PIN entry on screen | yes (from the contactless limit) |
| Transaction limit | n/a |
| Target customers | Established merchants, chain retailers, franchises |
| Available markets | Brazil |
| Website | cielo.com.br |
| Data source | Open primary source ↗ |
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