Why should I upgrade to Commander?

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.

What are the biggest limitations of legacy systems?

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.

Will upgrading disrupt my current operations?

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.

Can I keep my existing hardware when I upgrade?

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

How does Commander improve speed and performance?

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.

What new payment capabilities will I get?

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

How does upgrading improve security and compliance?

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.

Will I be able to add loyalty or promotions?

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

How does Commander help me manage my site more efficiently?

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

Is upgrading worth the investment?

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.

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.

What system do you currently use?

Topaz

Touch + keyboard combo

Ruby2

All-touch POS

RubyCi

All-in-one POS + controller

Rebate offer available

See what's possible when you upgrade.

Faster checkout starts with modern hardware.

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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.

Why Upgrade to Commander & C18 Point of Sale?

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From Topaz or Ruby 2

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More capability. Same Verifone. One screen runs your whole operation, not just the transaction in front of it.

Self-checkout, TruAge, foodservice, and every payment type. Starting day one.

Your cashier runs the room. Stop managing details, start running the counter.

Compliance built in. Commander is built for PCI DSS 4.0.1.

Go live fast. Installed around your hours. Running by close. Same Verifone support.

From RubyCi

Separate controller from terminal. More capacity, more pumps, more room to grow.

Support more POS terminals. RubyCi is optimized for 1–2. Commander + C18 supports multiple lanes.

Modern capabilities from day one. Self-checkout, TruAge, foodservice, loyalty, every payment type.

Compliance built in. Commander is built for PCI DSS 4.0.1.

Same Verifone. Better system. A migration plan built around your site, your hours, your team.

Cash Back Rebate Available - See below

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.

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

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

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

Limited time rebate(*) - Major oil branded sites only

$500 back per Commander | $150 back per M400 purchased

Upgrade by July 31 to qualify | Unbranded locations: Contact your Verifone Sales Rep for available offers.

(*) - Offer valid June 1 - July 31, 2026 for qualifying major oil branded petro locations only. Unbranded locations should contact their Verifone Sales Rep for additional offers. Cannot be combined with Competitive Swap offer unless a second Commander is required for fleet processing. Rebate provided via check or account credit through your Verifone Authorized Reseller. Allow up to 45 days for processing following a verified qualifying purchase.

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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.

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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.

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Meet your Commander experts

Talk to Sales

Paul Roberton

Commander Expert

Gary
Short

Commander Expert

Edway
Lu

Commander Expert

Ryan
Rosen

Commander Expert

Reggie

Mclaughlin

Commander Expert

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

What system do you currently use?

Topaz

Ruby2

RubyCi

See what's possible when you upgrade.

Faster checkout starts with modern hardware.

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Everything your customers expect, built in.

Compliance that comes with the platform.

Why Upgrade to Commander & C18 Point of Sale?

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From Topaz or Ruby 2

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From RubyCi

See how your current system compares

$500 back per Commander | $150 back per M400 purchased

Ready to modernizeyour site?

Go live fast. Scheduled around your business.

Upgrade planning

Site commissioning

Staff training

24/7 Help Desk Support

Meet your Commander experts

Talk to Sales

Paul Roberton

GaryShort

EdwayLu

RyanRosen

Reggie

Mclaughlin

Ready to modernize
your site?

Gary
Short

Edway
Lu

Ryan
Rosen