Frankfurt am Main, Germany - June 3, 2025 - With its flagship N950 recently granted Girocard certification, and in partnership with its strategic partner Bluefin, Newland NPT is more than ready to further expand its footprint in Germany.

The strengthened partnership between Newland NPT and Bluefin combines the former's cutting-edge payment technology with the latter's software expertise, enabling both companies to expand their customer base. Newland NPT flagship N950, a proven top-tier SmartPOS terminal of reliability and high performance, is now integrated with Bluefin's advanced application to address payment and operational challenges. The terminal was recently certified for Girocard compliance by the German Banking Industry Committee — a milestone that paves the way for broader market adoption and brings exceptional payment experiences to local merchants and consumers.

The certification marks a key milestone, enabling local merchants to adopt next-generation smart payment technology that meets both the highest standards for performance, security, compliance, and the unique demands and preferences of consumers and businesses in Germany.

Enabling Localized Innovation

Girocard is Germany's most widely used debit card network which processed around 7.9 billion transactions in 2024. With Girocard certification, the N950 SmartPOS is now fully approved for integration into the German payment ecosystem, providing merchants across retail, hospitality and dining with a secure, modern and highly flexible payment solution.

This certification is the result of a close collaboration between Newland NPT's globally leading payment devices and Bluefin's deep expertise in payment platform and data security.

"We are thrilled to bring the N950 to the German market in partnership with Bluefin, backed by Girocard certification," said Kazem Aminaee, President of Newland Payment Technology International. "This milestone is based on the strength of our joint efforts, demonstrating our dedication to enabling modern commerce with local compliance. We look forward to seeing the N950 empowering German merchants in their payment experience enhancement with a true smart payment solution."

"Achieving Girocard certification for the N950 is a key milestone for both Bluefin and Newland NPT," said Chen Cheng-Chieh, Director of International Sales and Business Development at Bluefin, "It reinforces our joint commitment to delivering secure, innovative and globally adaptable payment solutions. German merchants now have access to innovative SmartPOS technology that ensures Girocard payment acceptance and supports evolving commerce needs.

Expanding on the N950

The N950 is Newland's flagship Android-based SmartPOS terminal, designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline payment experience, featuring:

• a sleek, intuitive touchscreen interface,

• full access to chip & PIN, contactless, NFC and QR code payments,

• an advanced Android 12 platform for customised application expansion,

• the proven stability and reliability to perform across retail, hospitality, F&B and more.

Built with scalability and security in mind, the N950 meets the evolving needs of today's business — and now, with Girocard certification, it is fully prepared to serve Germany's payment market.

Moving Forward Together

As Newland NPT continues to leap forward across Europe, this certification underscores our dedication to reinforcing regional compliance, innovation-driven payment solutions in partnership with local and global industry leaders.

About Newland Payment Technology

Newland Payment Technology (Newland NPT) is a global provider of secure payment acceptance technology, having successfully deployed over 100 million payment decvices and enabling the digital transformation of commerce in over 120 countries. As a top-ranked POS manufacturer, Newland is committed to delivering innovation, flexibility, and long-term value to customers and partners worldwide.

About Bluefin

Bluefin is the recognized integrated payments leader in encryption and tokenization technologies that protect payments and sensitive data. Its leading-edge TECS Engine Global Platform, a Payments Platform-as-a-Service, delivers seamless payment experiences that keeps sensitive data secure.