Every electronic POS in Germany requires a certified Technical Security Device. With PayPoint Cloud-TSE, you're compliant in minutes — no USB stick, no hassle.
The Technical Security Device protects your POS data from subsequent manipulation. Since the KassenSichV regulation, it is mandatory for every electronic POS system in Germany — including hospitality.
The TSE adds a tamper-proof digital signature to every POS transaction. Subsequent changes are technically impossible.
Every sale requires a receipt with TSE data. PayPoint automatically prints the mandatory details on every receipt — or provides them digitally.
During an audit you must be able to export your data in DSFinV-K format. With PayPoint this is done at the click of a button.
Your POS must be connected to a BSI-certified TSE — hardware or cloud. Operating an electronic POS without a TSE is not permitted.
Since 2025 you must register your POS system including TSE via "Mein ELSTER". New systems must be registered within one month of purchase. PayPoint provides all the necessary data.
A receipt must be created and offered for every business transaction — printed or digital. The mandatory TSE details are included automatically.
Fine risk without TSE: The tax office can conduct unannounced inspections at any time. Operating without a certified TSE risks fines under § 379 AO — plus revenue estimates that almost always work against you.
Both satisfy the law. For modern tablet POS systems like PayPoint, the Cloud-TSE is the far more practical choice.
| Cloud-TSE (PayPoint) | Hardware-TSE (USB stick) | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | ✓ Activated in minutes | Stick required per POS |
| Multiple POS / locations | ✓ Centrally via one solution | One stick per device |
| Failure & replacement | ✓ No hardware failure | Replacement on failure |
| Updates & certificate | ✓ Renewed automatically | Manual replacement after expiry |
| Tablets & mobile POS | ✓ Perfect fit | USB port required |
Certified, automatic, no hardware. The Cloud-TSE is activated with your PayPoint POS and runs on tablet, laptop and smartphone. Every transaction is automatically signed, the DSFinV-K export is ready at a click — and we provide all the data you need for your ELSTER registration.
You handle sales. PayPoint handles compliance.
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