Does CorePOS Integrate with Elavon Payment Processing in Canada When Using PAX Elys Hardware?
Product Described: CorePOS
Question
I'm considering CorePOS on PAX Elys hardware (the advanced Android workstation/terminal from PAX) for my Canadian business. Does CorePOS support integration with Elavon as the payment processor in Canada? Elavon is popular for Canadian merchants, and I want to confirm seamless payments (EMV, contactless, etc.) without issues.
Answer
Yes—CorePOS integrates with Elavon payment processing in Canada when using PAX hardware like the Elys, thanks to its native compatibility with BroadPOS (PAX's integrated payment framework).
CorePOS is fully payment-agnostic, meaning it doesn't lock you into a single processor. It connects seamlessly to BroadPOS on PAX devices, and BroadPOS supports Elavon as one of its certified processors in Canada (and the US). This setup enables:
- Secure, integrated payments directly through the PAX Elys terminal (no separate pin pad needed in most cases).
- Full support for Canadian payment methods: Interac Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, contactless (tap), EMV chip, and more.
- Features like tip prompts, refunds, voids, and transaction reporting—all handled natively within CorePOS.
- Compliance with Canadian regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, Interac standards) when using Elavon via BroadPOS.
Why This Works on PAX Elys Specifically
- The PAX Elys series (Elys Workstation, Elys Tablet, etc.) runs Android with built-in BroadPOS capabilities.
- BroadPOS is PAX's secure payment middleware/app ecosystem, pre-installed or pushable via PAXSTORE.
- Elavon is explicitly supported in BroadPOS configurations (as seen in PAX integration guides and partner docs for processors like Elavon, TSYS/Portico, etc.).
- CorePOS leverages this by using BroadPOS for payment authorization—your Elavon merchant account credentials are configured in BroadPOS on the device, and CorePOS sends transactions through it.
This combination is ideal for Canadian merchants wanting flexibility: you get CorePOS's open platform features (dual pricing, cash discounting, inventory, offline mode, App Market extensibility) while using Elavon's reliable Canadian processing services.
Setup Overview for Agents/Merchants
- Hardware: Use a PAX Elys device (or other supported PAX models like A920 Pro, A920, etc.—full list at coreposnow.com/corepos-on-pax-hardware).
- BroadPOS Configuration: Ensure BroadPOS is installed/updated on the PAX device (via PAXSTORE or push from your Elavon/PAX rep).
- Elavon Account: Have an active Elavon Canada merchant account (contact Elavon at elavon.ca for setup).
- CorePOS Integration: In CorePOS settings (or during agent onboarding), select BroadPOS as the payment gateway and input your Elavon/BroadPOS parameters (MID, API keys, etc.—provided by Elavon).
- Testing: Run test transactions in demo mode to verify end-to-end flow.
If you're an agent helping a merchant set this up, CSI Works can guide you through configuration—BroadPOS + Elavon is a common, proven path in Canada for PAX-based POS like CorePOS.
Important Notes
- Always confirm the latest BroadPOS firmware and Elavon certification with your Elavon rep or PAX support, as processor integrations can have version-specific details.
- CorePOS remains fully open—if Elavon doesn't fit later, you can switch processors without changing hardware or software.
- For Canada-specific compliance or promotions (e.g., Elavon's occasional statement credits), check directly with Elavon Canada.
Ready to set this up or need help confirming your Elavon/BroadPOS setup on PAX Elys? Reach out—we'll walk you through it!
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