# Contactless Mobile Payments Intesa Sanpaolo Teams Up with Nexi to Launch the SoftPOS Application By Kanesa D | Published 2023-09-20 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo References: [thepaypers](https://thepaypers.com/mobile-payments/intesa-sanpaolo-partners-with-nexi--1264496) & [intesasanpaolo](https://www.intesasanpaolo.com/)  [Intesa Sanpaolo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo-1) and Nexi introduce SoftPOS, a new tool that allows Italy-based merchants to collect payment from customers using contactless cards and digital wallets. SoftPOS is an application that easily connects with a payment device to process [mobile payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-commerce) and send digital receipts to customers. SoftPOS will be available for Android-operating smartphones and tablets at launch. The SoftPOS solution offers remarkable versatility, serving as both a primary and supplementary [point-of-sale system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointofsale-terminals). This flexibility ensures that businesses can effortlessly adapt to varying operational needs, which may include high foot traffic, deliveries and other mobile payment requirements. SoftPOS is primarily marketed towards mobile businesses, freelancers, and home delivery businesses that may benefit from portable and digital payments. Image Credit: Ground Picture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contactless Mobile Payments:** Intesa Sanpaolo and Nexi introduce SoftPOS, a new tool that allows Italy-based merchants to collect payment from customers using contactless cards and digital wallets. - **Payment Processing Application:** The SoftPOS solution offers remarkable versatility, serving as both a primary and supplementary point-of-sale system. - **Mobile Payment Flexibility:** SoftPOS ensures that businesses can effortlessly adapt to varying operational needs, which may include high foot traffic, deliveries and other mobile payment requirements. ### Where This Applies - **Financial Technology:** Intesa Sanpaolo and Nexi's SoftPOS application revolutionizes the contactless mobile payment industry by providing a seamless payment experience for merchants. - **Retail:** SoftPOS opens up new opportunities for mobile businesses, freelancers, and home delivery businesses by enabling them to accept digital payments on the go. - **Hospitality:** The SoftPOS solution allows businesses in the hospitality industry to easily process mobile payments, making it convenient for customers to pay for goods and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bank-Enabled Payment Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo-1.md) - [Contactless Payment Accepting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay.md) - [Contactless Merchant Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-2.md) - [Australian Mobile Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eftpos-eqr-payments.md) - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md) - [Payment Terminal-Enabled Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-payment-terminal.md) - [Tablet-Based POS Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petrosoft-smartpos-tablet-edition.md) - [Enhanced Digital Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-commerce.md) - [IPP-Focused Finance Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adyen.md)