Bitcoinize

Portable handheld POS for Bitcoin payments

4.6 / 5 · PSPDex editorial scoreCustom pricingCrypto processorStandard risk

Last verified: September 2026

Overview

Bitcoinize builds open handheld point-of-sale hardware that runs virtually any Bitcoin POS app. Popular in Bitcoin circular economies worldwide where merchants need offline-capable, durable terminals.

Pricing

Hardware purchase, no processing fee from Bitcoinize

Best for

BitcoinLightningCryptoRetailHospitalityServices

Key features

Handheld POS hardware
Runs any Bitcoin POS app
Receipt printing
Works with your own wallet

What we like

You keep custody
No processing cut
Great for in-person

Watch out for

Hardware cost upfront
Not an online gateway

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