France POS Terminal Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers France POS Terminal Market is Segmented by Type (Fixed Point-Of-Sale Systems, Mobile/Portable Point-Of-Sale Systems), by End-User Industry (Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Other End User Industries). The Report Offers Market Forecasts and Size in Volume (Units) for all the Above Segments.

France POS Terminal Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

France POS Terminal Market Size

France POS Terminal Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 3.63 Million units
Market Volume (2030) 5.23 Million units
CAGR 7.61 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

France POS Terminal Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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France POS Terminal Market Analysis

The France POS Terminal Market size in terms of shipment volume is expected to grow from 3.63 Million units in 2025 to 5.23 Million units by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.61% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The French market for point-of-sale (POS) terminals has experienced robust growth in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, shifting consumer behaviors, and regulatory initiatives supporting digital transactions. Companies, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors, are increasingly implementing modern POS systems to optimize operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and strengthen payment security. This development aligns with the global transition toward cashless payment methods, where digital and contactless transactions are becoming standard practice.

  • The POS terminal market in France has undergone substantial evolution over the years. Technological progress has enabled businesses to maximize their return on investment and improve accessibility. POS terminals are now widely deployed across industries to handle the rising volume of transactions. These systems have advanced from basic transaction-processing devices to comprehensive solutions that integrate with customer relationship management and financial systems. This transformation allows businesses to leverage transactional data from POS terminals for strategic decision-making and business intelligence.
  • France's POS (Point-of-Sale) terminals market is booming, driven by the rising use of NFC (Near Field Communication)-enabled smartphones and smart cards for digital transactions. NFC technology's ability to facilitate quick, contactless payments has made it a top choice for both consumers and businesses.
  • NFC-enabled POS (Point-of-Sale) solutions are rapidly gaining traction in France's retail sector, propelling the growth of the country's POS terminal market. Retailers are increasingly adopting NFC (Near Field Communication) technology in their POS systems, responding to a surge in consumer demand for quicker, contactless, and secure payment methods. 
  • This trend is especially pronounced in supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, and specialty retail chains, where the emphasis on smooth transactions is paramount. With a rising dependence on digital payments and bolstered by France's robust banking infrastructure, the nation is swiftly transitioning from conventional payment methods to NFC-driven POS solutions, fueling the market's expansion.
  • The France POS (Point-of-Sale) terminals market has experienced significant growth due to the increasing adoption of digital payment solutions, contactless transactions, and the expansion of e-commerce. However, security concerns related to the usage of sensitive information have emerged as a major challenge, hampering market expansion. 
  • These concerns stem from various risks, including data breaches, fraud, cyberattacks, and regulatory compliance challenges. As businesses and consumers increasingly rely on POS terminals for seamless and efficient transactions, protecting sensitive financial and personal information has become a top priority. The vulnerabilities associated with POS systems raise concerns among merchants, financial institutions, and customers, thereby slowing down the adoption of advanced POS solutions across different sectors in France.

France POS Terminal Industry Overview

The fragmented France POS terminals market includes some mature companies such as Ingenico and PayXpert Ltd. Hence, the level of market penetration remains moderate. However, vendors are forming strategies to expand their capabilities and improve their market share. For instance, emerging businesses offer slick, tablet-based POS solutions with advanced software capabilities, challenging established players like Verifone and Ingenico. 

The barriers to exit for hardware vendors are high as there is a large amount of capital invested in the production as well as in the research and development of POS terminals.

The firm concentration ratio is high, and all major players are working toward gaining a better share, increasing the competitive rivalry. With the easy distribution of products, the rivalry further increases. Overall, competitive rivalry is expected to grow moderately among the vendors.

France POS Terminal Market Leaders

  1. Ingenico Group

  2. Diebold Nixdorf

  3. Zettle (Paypal)

  4. SumUp Ltd

  5. PAX Technology

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
France POS Terminal Market Concentration
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France POS Terminal Market News

  • January 2025: Verifone and FreedomPay Announce a Global Partnership to Establish a Comprehensive Commerce Ecosystem for Merchants Worldwide. Verifone and FreedomPay, a commerce technology partner for global hospitality, retail, dining, and entertainment leaders, have integrated their ecosystems. This partnership enables businesses across various sectors to leverage FreedomPay’s global payment orchestration platform to enhance growth and operational efficiency through Verifone’s secure and trusted payment devices.
  • November 2024: Singapore-based Crypto.com, a digital asset service provider (VASP), partnered with Ingenico to integrate cryptocurrency payments into mainstream retail. This collaboration represents a step toward making cryptocurrency a practical option for daily transactions. The partnership allows merchants within Ingenico’s network to accept crypto payments through a newly developed solution, similar to traditional payment methods, potentially accelerating global cryptocurrency adoption. Ingenico is in discussions with leading merchants supported by Crypto.com to explore the adoption of this crypto payment solution. The system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by early 2025, initially targeting regions such as North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, and Australia.

France POS Terminal Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definitions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHT

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Sizing and Estimates of France POS Terminals Market
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.5 Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increased Payments from NFC-Compatible Smartphones and Smart Cards
    • 5.1.2 Retail Sector Adopting the NFC POS Solutions Considerably
    • 5.1.3 Significant Rise in the Demand for Contactless and Mobile POS Terminals
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Problems With Transaction Limit Installation Costs
    • 5.2.2 Security Concerns Due to the Usage of Sensitive Information
  • 5.3 Market Opportunities
    • 5.3.1 Rising Adoption of Contactless Payment

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 BY Type
    • 6.1.1 Fixed Point-of-sale Systems
    • 6.1.2 Mobile/Portable Point-of-sale Systems
  • 6.2 By End-User Industry
    • 6.2.1 Retail
    • 6.2.2 Hospitality
    • 6.2.3 Healthcare
    • 6.2.4 Others

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Ingenico Group (Worldline)
    • 7.1.2 PayXpert LTD
    • 7.1.3 Zettle (PayPal)
    • 7.1.4 SumUp Limited
    • 7.1.5 PAX Technology
    • 7.1.6 myPOS World Ltd
    • 7.1.7 NEC Corporation
    • 7.1.8 AURES Group
    • 7.1.9 Smile&Pay
    • 7.1.10 dejamobile
    • 7.1.11 Innovorder SAS
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. Investment Analysis

9. Future Outlook of the Market

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France POS Terminal Industry Segmentation

A point of sale (POS) terminal is a digital electronic gadget that allows businesses to take payments without directly reading cards through their cash registers. It functions via a mix of hardware and software. Devices are used to accept card/cash payments, manage inventory, print invoices, etc., in various end-use industries, including restaurants, hotels, healthcare, retail, warehouse/distribution, entertainment, etc. The market is defined by the shipment of POS terminals market in France. 

The France POS terminal market is segmented by type (fixed point-of-sale systems, mobile/portable point-of-sale systems) and by end-user industry (retail, hospitality, healthcare, and other end-user industries). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (units) for all the above segments.

BY Type Fixed Point-of-sale Systems
Mobile/Portable Point-of-sale Systems
By End-User Industry Retail
Hospitality
Healthcare
Others
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France POS Terminal Market Research Faqs

How big is the France POS Terminal Market?

The France POS Terminal Market size is expected to reach 3.63 million units in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.61% to reach 5.23 million units by 2030.

What is the current France POS Terminal Market size?

In 2025, the France POS Terminal Market size is expected to reach 3.63 million units.

Who are the key players in France POS Terminal Market?

Ingenico Group, Diebold Nixdorf, Zettle (Paypal), SumUp Ltd and PAX Technology are the major companies operating in the France POS Terminal Market.

What years does this France POS Terminal Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the France POS Terminal Market size was estimated at 3.35 million units. The report covers the France POS Terminal Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the France POS Terminal Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

France POS Terminal Industry Report

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