POS terminal brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Lightspeed was the most searched POS terminal brand in New Zealand, accounting for 31.4% of all searches among the seven brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Eftpos NZ, Shift4 and Verifone were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Verifone was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses that gave a list.
LightspeedShare of searches 31.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
WindcaveShare of searches 30.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Eftpos NZShare of searches 16%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Shift4Share of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SquareShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top POS terminal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Eftpos NZ, Shift4 and Verifone were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Verifone was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers that gave a list. Windcave was second, and Shift4 was third. Adyen, which ranked sixth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Eftpos NZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Shift44 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Verifone4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Windcave3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Square2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lightspeed1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Adyen0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which POS terminal brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best POS terminal brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best POS terminal brand in New Zealand for counter payments?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pos terminal”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eftpos terminal nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which POS terminal brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each POS terminal brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven POS terminal brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Lightspeed, Windcave, Eftpos NZ, Shift4, Square, Adyen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Lightspeed | Windcave | Eftpos NZ | Shift4 | Square | Adyen | Verifone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.4% | 36.7% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.2% | 31.8% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.3% | 38.8% | 17.1% | 1.2% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.5% | 36% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.9% | 33.3% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 26.7% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.3% | 27.5% | 14.2% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 32.9% | 28.6% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 28.1% | 14.7% | 10% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 29.9% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 10.8% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.4% | 30.5% | 16% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.4% | 3.7K | -0.27% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.5% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.9% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.3% | 870 | -13% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 260 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.8% | 210 | +23.5% | +0.3 points |
31.4%
Held 1st. 3.7K estimated branded searches, -0.27% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.
Windcave30.5%
Held 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
16%
Held 3rd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Shift410.9%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Square7.3%
Held 5th. 870 estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Adyen2.2%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Verifone1.8%
Held 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among POS terminal brands in New Zealand?
7 brands
In September 2026, Lightspeed was the most searched among POS terminal brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 3.7K branded searches, 31.4% of all searches for the seven we track. Windcave is in 2nd place, 0.9 percentage points behind at 30.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightspeed | 37.4% → 31.4% | 37.4%Oct 2025 | 30.8%Jul 2026 | 1st |
| Windcave | 36.7% → 30.5% | 38.8%Dec 2025 | 26.7%Mar 2026 | 2nd |
| Eftpos NZ | 15.7% → 16% | 20.9%Nov 2025 | 14.2%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
| Shift4 | 1.2% → 10.9% | 11.9%Apr 2026 | 1.1%Jan 2026 | 7th → 4th |
| Square | 4.7% → 7.3% | 10.5%Jun 2026 | 4.6%Dec 2025 | 4th → 5th |
| Adyen | 2.6% → 2.2% | 2.9%Feb 2026 | 2.1%Jul 2026 | 5th → 6th |
| Verifone | 1.7% → 1.8% | 2.3%Nov 2025 | 1.3%Jun 2026 | 6th → 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightspeed’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand decreased from 37.4% to 31.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand decreased from 36.7% to 30.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shift4’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand increased from 1.2% to 10.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Square’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand increased from 4.7% to 7.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightspeed’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand peaked at 37.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 30.8% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand peaked at 38.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 26.7% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Eftpos NZ’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand peaked at 20.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 14.2% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shift4’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 1.1% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Square’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand peaked at 10.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 4.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shift4 rose from 7th to 4th among POS terminal brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Square fell from 4th to 5th among POS terminal brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adyen fell from 5th to 6th among POS terminal brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Verifone fell from 6th to 7th among POS terminal brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Eftpos NZ held steady: its share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand POS terminal brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Square lost share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 7.3%.
Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 28.1% to 30.5% in September 2026.
Eftpos NZ’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 14.7% to 16% in September 2026.
Shift4’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 10% to 10.9% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Adyen in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 260 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lightspeed in New Zealand fell 17.4% over 12 measured months, from 4.5K to 3.7K in September 2026.
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