Verifone builds point-of-sale payment terminals, software, and commerce services for merchants, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide. Its business spans hardware devices, payment acceptance and security software, gateways, and related services and integrations, with revenue from device sales, subscriptions, and transaction-based fees. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York, it is privately held and owned by Francisco Partners after being taken private from the NYSE.