Your Upgrade Path

Your Topaz or Ruby got you here. Commander takes you further.

Verifone Commander and Commander C18 Point of Sale are built for operators ready to leave aging hardware behind — without the disruption you're worried about.

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The Challenge

See what's possible when you upgrade.

Faster checkout starts with modern hardware.

Commander C18 Point of Sale delivers instant screen response, intuitive workflows, and faster receipt processing — so your busiest moments become your best moments.

Everything your customers expect, built in.

Mobile wallets, self-checkout, loyalty integration, and contactless payments all come standard with Commander — ready to go from day one.

Compliance that comes with the platform.

Commander is built for PCI DSS 4.0.1 — so instead of managing compliance on top of your business, it's handled for you.

Insights for operators ready to upgrade

See what's possible when you move beyond legacy hardware. Explore thought leadership from the Verifone Commander team — built for operators who are ready for what's next.

The hidden costs of your legacy POS

How legacy POS systems drain revenue and raise compliance risk.

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5 signs it's time to modernize

Five signs your site controller is holding you back — and what to do about it.

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Products in this solution

Three products that work together to replace your legacy setup — and set you up for the next decade of fuel and convenience retail.

Verifone Commander

Replaces Ruby and Topaz — scalable, cloud-ready, built for growth.

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Commander C18 Point of Sale

18.5" touchscreen with self-checkout — faster and smarter than Ruby or Topaz.

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Commander Payments

One provider for POS, payments, and support — built for independent operators.

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See how your current system compares

Find your current system below and see exactly what you gain by upgrading to the Commander C18 Point of Sale.

I own a Topaz
Verifone Topaz
Commander C18 Point of Sale
Primary Design
Touch + physical keyboard combo
Large 18.5" capacitive touchscreen
User Interface (UI)
Traditional menus + keys
Modern multi-touch UX with gestures
Processor
Older Intel Atom class
7th-Gen Intel Celeron; scalable to Core i7
Memory Capacity
~2GB RAM typical
4GB RAM scalable up to 32GB
Display Size
15" touchscreen & keyboard area
18.5" large HD capacitive screen
Self-Checkout Mode
No
Yes — can switch to customer-facing self-checkout UI
Touch Support & Gestures
Basic touchscreen plus keys
Advanced multi-touch gestures for speed
Verifone Ruby2
Verifone C-18
Primary Design
All-touch POS
Large 18.5" capacitive touchscreen
User Interface (UI)
Touchscreen menus
Modern multi-touch UX with gestures
Processor
Intel Atom dual-core
7th-Gen Intel Celeron; scalable to Core i7
Memory Capacity
~2-4GB RAM scalable
4GB RAM scalable up to 32GB
Display Size
15" LED-backlit touchscreen
18.5" large HD capacitive screen
Self-Checkout Mode
No
Yes — can switch to customer-facing self-checkout UI
Touch Support & Gestures
Touch-only but simpler
Advanced multi-touch gestures for speed
RubyCI
Commander + C18 Workstation 
System Role
All-in-One POS + Site/Fuel Controller 
Commander acts as controller +
C18 as POS terminal 
Fuel & Forecourt Control 
Yes (basic to moderate capacity)
Yes (high capacity & scalable) 
Scalability (Fuel Positions)
Moderate (~up to ~16 fueling positions) 
High (supports many more pumps & lanes) 
Number of POS Terminals Supported
Limited (optimally 1–2) 
Multiple C18 terminals supported 
User Interface Experience 
Traditional touchscreen Ruby-style 
Modern large 18.5″ touchscreen (C18) 
Touch Gestures / Modern UX 
Basic
Advanced multi-touch & gesture support 
Peripheral Support (Scanner/Printer) 
Yes
Yes + expanded modern peripherals 
Self-Checkout Support 
Not native
Supported on C18
Software Flexibility 
Limited to device 
Extensible via Commander +
C18 software stack 
Best For 
Small stores with one register 
Medium/large sites, multi-lanes,
future-proofing 
Upgrade Path 
Limited/legacy 
High — Commander +
modern C18 ecosystem 
Support & Lifecycle Trend
Becoming legacy
Current focus for new deployments 
Typical Use Case
One-POS shop with simple fuel needs 
Full c-store/fuel operation with modern POS needs 

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Compliance and security

Upgrading to Commander isn't just about speed — it's about protecting your business. Commander is built for PCI DSS 4.0.1, so compliance comes with the platform, not on top of it.

Standards Commander meets

PCI DSS v4.0.1

EMV Contactless

P2PE

NTEP Fuel

ADA Accessibility

State Excise Regulations

What Changes When You Upgrade

Centralized software update management

Compliance status dashboards

Automated alerts before deadlines

Implementation and Services

Go live fast. Scheduled around your business.

Upgrade planning

We build a migration plan designed around your site, your hours, and your team.

Site commissioning

End-to-end installation of Commander and Commander C18 Point of Sale — with your certifications staying intact.

Staff training

Your team gets up to speed quickly on Commander's intuitive interface — less training time than you'd expect.

24/7 Help Desk Support

One call for everything — the same Verifone support relationship you already have, now covering your new platform.

Meet your Commander experts

Paul Roberton

Commander Expert

Gary
Short

Commander Expert

Edway
Lu

Commander Expert

Ryan
Rosen

Commander Expert

Reggie

Mclaughlin

Commander Expert

Insights to help you stay ahead

Access thought leadership, technical explainers, and product guides that help your team make informed decisions at every stage.

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Get the answers you need, fast

Access product documentation, how-to guides, troubleshooting resources, and step-by-step support to keep your operations running smoothly.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about upgrading from Ruby, Ruby2, RubyCI, or Topaz to Commander.

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Legacy systems like Ruby and Topaz were built for a different era. Commander modernizes your entire site — delivering faster performance, stronger security, and the flexibility to support today's payment and retail demands.

Older systems lack self-checkout, advanced touch gestures, and modern payment support. They also increase compliance risk and make it harder to adopt mobile payments, loyalty, and contactless technology.

Verifone provides a structured upgrade process with planning, migration support, and training to minimize downtime. Most sites transition smoothly with little impact to day-to-day operations.

Verifone evaluates your current setup and recommends the most cost-effective upgrade path — reusing existing components wherever possible.

Commander and Commander C18 Point of Sale are built on modern architecture — enabling faster transaction processing, quicker system response, and a smoother experience for staff and customers.

Upgrading unlocks EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet payments — so your site is ready for the payment methods your customers already prefer.

Commander includes built-in encryption, tokenization, and centralized controls that help reduce fraud risk and simplify PCI DSS 4.0 compliance compared to legacy systems.

Yes. Commander enables easy integration with loyalty programs, digital promotions, and third-party applications — giving you more ways to attract and retain customers.

Commander centralizes fuel, payments, and store operations — reducing manual work, improving visibility, and making it easier to run your business day to day.

For most operators, upgrading delivers long-term value through improved efficiency, reduced risk, and increased revenue opportunities — ensuring your site is ready for future innovations.

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