Check out the latest updates for SIBS Smart Terminals, dating back to January 2025.
September 2025
SoftPOS
App v.2.7.0
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| Android 15 Compliance – The payment application has been updated to target Android 15 (API level 35) to ensure compliance with Google requirements. – This update guarantees compatibility with the latest security, performance, and functionality standards of the Android platform. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Other operational and functional improvements to the payment application. |
August 2025
SmartPOS
App v.1.23
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| Gasóleo Verde operations – Support for the “Gasóleo Colorido” (also known as Gasóleo Verde or Gasóleo Bonificado/com Benefício Fiscal) operation is now available. This operation is part of a public program that subsidizes fuel for agricultural use and government agencies. More information: https://www.dgadr.gov.pt/gasoleo – The “Gasóleo Agrícola” operation will be available when the agreement “390 – GASOLEO VERDE” is configured, and the Owner enables the service in the payment app settings or the xPOS Backoffice. – Associated services include: Diesel Refueling, Diesel Refueling with F.C. (Fiscal Card), and Card Inquiry. – Refund operations for Gasóleo Verde are available for both types of fueling (with and without the Fiscal Card) for Owner, Administrator, and Manager profiles. Performing a refund requires entering a password and using both the Beneficiary Card and the Fiscal Card (when applicable). – Transaction history in both the payment app and xPOS Backoffice will now display these transactions with the label “Gasóleo Verde”. |
| MB SPOT – Mobile and Internet Top-ups – Increased the “number” field from 9 to 12 digits to support a wider range of numbering formats. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Error message improvement – Improved error messages to include the TPA ID when a financial close is required, e.g.: – “Please close the accounting period on terminal: 123456″. |
| Higher transaction limits – Maximum amount for purchase and authorization operations increased to €499,999.99, following the new SICOI subsystem limits for card-based operations (Banco de Portugal Instruction No. 1/2024). |
| Password policy for new users – Updated password requirements for new users, in line with enhanced security standards: – Minimum of 12 characters – Must include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers (0-9), and special characters (!@#$%^&*) |
| Other operational and functional improvements to the payment application. |
SoftPOS
App v.2.6.0
| NEW |
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| Flexible Refunds via Call-in App integration – Introduced the flexible refunds feature, allowing refunds to be processed on a different TPA ID than the one used for the original purchase, provided both belong to the same Merchant. – Refunds are always linked to the original transaction, and the Integrator’s application is responsible for storing the original transaction details. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Error message improvement – Improved error messages to include the TPA ID when a financial close is required, e.g.: – “Please close the accounting period on terminal: 123456″. |
| Higher transaction limits – Maximum amount for purchase and authorization operations increased to €499,999.99, following the new SICOI subsystem limits for card-based operations (Banco de Portugal Instruction No. 1/2024). |
| Payment confirmation screen update – Removed the link button “If you want to send the transaction receipt, click here” from the payment confirmation screen. |
| Password policy for new users – Updated password requirements for new users, in line with enhanced security standards: – Minimum of 12 characters – Must include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers (0-9), and special characters (!@#$%^&*) |
| Other operational and functional improvements to the payment application. |
Backoffice
| NEW |
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| Gasóleo Verde operations for SmartPOS Terminals – Support for the “Gasóleo Colorido” (also known as Gasóleo Verde or Gasóleo Bonificado/with Tax Benefit) operation is now available for SmartPOS terminals. – The “Gasóleo Agrícola” operation will be available when the agreement “390 – GASOLEO VERDE” is configured, and the Owner enables the service in the payment app settings or the xPOS Backoffice. – Transaction history in both the payment app and xPOS Backoffice will now display these transactions with the label “Gasóleo Verde,” including: Diesel Refueling and Diesel Refueling with F.C. (Fiscal Card). |
| IMPROVED |
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| Password policy for new users – Updated password requirements for new users, in line with enhanced security standards: – Minimum of 12 characters – Must include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers (0-9), and special characters (!@#$%^&*) |
MULTIBANCO Connect
App v1.00.21
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| Configuration file for Pairing Request – A new configuration file must be included in the Pairing Request by the integrator. This file defines the certified operations, enabling the ECR to perform any certified operation after pairing. |
| Automatic Reconnection mechanism – Introduced a mechanism that allows the ECR connection to be automatically re-established. This feature can be enabled or disabled as needed. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Heartbeat notification enhancement – Heartbeat notifications now include the SmartPOS terminal serial number for better identification. |
| Other corrections and improvements. |
July 2025
MULTIBANCO Connect
App v1.00.20
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| Single operation processing – Added a mechanism to ensure the app processes only one operation at a time. If a second operation is attempted, the ECR will receive a response notifying that the first operation is still in progress. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Overview button lock – The Overview button on the SmartPOS terminal is now locked during payment operations for added security. |
| Other corrections and improvements. |
| FIXED |
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| Loop issue correction – Fixed an infinite loop issue that occurred when the first operation of the day was initiated. |
May 2025
SmartPOS
App v.1.20
| NEW |
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| New Login option – Users can now log in using the SmartPOS device serial number along with their email address: For active users: They can choose to log in either with their password or the device serial number. For new users:They can initially log in using the device serial number and email. Setting a password can be done later. Note: For performing refunds and other operations that require authentication, setting a password is always mandatory. – The sections “Request new card reader”, “Request new payment method”, and “Suggestions” have been removed |
| New types of Two-Step Purchase operation – The two-step purchase operation is now available in additional services such as vending machines, accommodation/hospitality management, rent-a-car, car wash, and self-service laundries. These use cases allow the Cardholder to perform an initial authorization at the time of booking or service access, with the final payment made based on the actual consumption or usage of the service. |
| Flexible Refunds – This feature allows refunds to be made on a different terminal ID than the one used for the original purchase, as long as they belong to the same Merchant. – Refunds can be performed by any user with the appropriate permissions (owner, administrator, and manager). The refund details will always be associated with the history and reconciliation of the terminal ID of the original purchase, including the information of the user who performed the refund. This functionality is enabled by default and can be accessed through the “Search Transactions” menu in the Payments app. Only the owner can disable this feature in the “Settings” menu. To find the transaction to be refunded, the user must search by purchase terminal ID, authorization ID, and the date and time of the transaction. These details can be found on the purchase receipt. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Improvements to the maintenance menu intended for Technical Support Providers: ▪ Display of the HAL version; ▪ Availability of zero-amount payment to validate the correct operation of chip, contactless, and magnetic stripe readers; |
| Other operational and functional improvements to the payment application |
| FIXED |
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| Correction in the purchase flow with DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion) – adjustment in the markup display on the screen, according to the following rule: ▪ If the Issuing Country is in the EEA, the markup will always be displayed ▪ If the Issuing Country is outside the EEA: • Visa cards – display markup; • Mastercard cards – do not display markup. ▪ The United Kingdom is not considered part of the EEA and must follow the appropriate rule. |
SoftPOS
App v.2.5.4
| NEW |
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| New Parameters added to the Call in App integration – Return of reconciliation data in the close call in app response – Single sign on |
| IMPROVED |
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| Improvements to the maintenance menu intended for Technical Support Providers: ▪ Display of the HAL version; ▪ Availability of zero-amount payment to validate the correct operation of chip, contactless, and magnetic stripe readers; |
| Other operational and functional improvements to the payment application |
| FIXED |
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| Correction in the purchase flow with DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion) – adjustment in the markup display on the screen, according to the following rule: ▪ If the Issuing Country is in the EEA, the markup will always be displayed ▪ If the Issuing Country is outside the EEA: • Visa cards – display markup; • Mastercard cards – do not display markup. ▪ The United Kingdom is not considered part of the EEA and must follow the appropriate rule. |
Backoffice
| FIXED |
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| Bug fix in user creation |
MULTIBANCO Connect
App v1.00.19
| FIXED |
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| DCC Transaction Crash fix – Resolved an issue causing the app to crash during DCC transactions that required signature authentication. |
March 2025
SmartPOS
App v.1.21
| NEW |
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| New feature added to MP SPOT – Transports |
| New parameters added to the Call in App Integration – Refund |
| IMPROVED |
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| Automatic sending of the electronic close receipt to the email of the user who performed the reconciliation (applicable to Administrator, Manager and Operator profiles) and to the email of the TPA ID Owner, provided the “I want to receive an email with closure details” option is selected in the “Settings” menu of the Owner’s profile. All email dispatches of receipts will be reflected in the closure details. |
| Other operational and functional improvements to the payment application. |
| FIXED |
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| Consistency between the accounting period number in Smart Terminals and that reflected in other SIBS channels (e.g., SIBS Backoffice). |
| DEPRECATED |
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| Removal of the “Search Contacts” button on the receipt screen. |
Backoffice
| IMPROVED |
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| Improvement in Transaction Search and Export – Removal of transactions limit |
MULTIBANCO Connect
App v1.00.18
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| Foreground validation mechanism – Introduced a mechanism to validate whether the app is in the foreground before processing any command. |
| Exit to System option – Added a new “Sair para sistema” (Exit to System) option in the Maintenance Menu allowing merchants to close the app directly. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Cancel Pairing notification – A notification is now sent when responding to the CancelPairing command. |
| TXRequest timeout removal – Removed timeout configuration from the TXRequest to streamline processing. |
| Other corrections and improvements. |
February 25
MULTIBANCO Connect
App v1.00.17
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| Check Last Operation Command – Added a new ‘Check Last Operation’ command that allows merchants to view the last operation performed, including its status and receipts. Available via ECR request and the Maintenance Menu. |
| Pending Transactions Option – Introduced a new “Pending Transactions” option in the app, enabling merchants to check the status of any transaction interrupted during processing. |
| IMPROVED |
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| Receipt notification improvement – Receipt notifications now include both merchant and customer receipts, each clearly labeled for easier identification. |
| Other corrections and improvements. |
January 25
SmartPOS
App v.1.20
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| UX/UI Enhancements of the Payment Application – Menus have been reorganized, including changes to the layout of the application’s side menu. A new section has been created for the merchant profile, which now includes account management options such as “Manage TPA”, “Change Password”, and “Security” – The sections “Request new card reader”, “Request new payment method”, and “Suggestions” have been removed |
| New parameters added to the Call in App Integration – Return of additional data in the close call in app response – Automatic exit of the call in app with a timed configuration |
| New functionality in the maintenance menu – ‘Clear app storage data’ in the maintenance menu for Technical Assistance Providers |
| IMPROVED |
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| Possibility to print a merchant receipt without the need to print the customer receipt |
| Introduction of the ability to reprint the reconciliation receipt in the Close menu under Transaction History |
| Automatic sending of the electronic close receipt to the email of the user who performed the reconcilliation (applicable to Administrator and Manager profiles) and to the email of the TPA ID Owner, provided the “I want to receive an email with closure details” option is selected in the “Settings” menu of the Owner’s profile. All email dispatches of receipts will be reflected in the closure details |
| On the tip amount entry screen, the phrase “Add a tip” has been added |
| Other operational and functional improvements to the payment application |
| FIXED |
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| Consistency between the accounting period number in Smart Terminals and that reflected in other SIBS channels (e.g., SIBS Backoffice) |
| DEPRECATED |
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| Removal of the “Keep session active” checkbox on the login screen, as sessions will remain active by default |
SoftPOS
App v.2.3.2
| FIXED |
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| Consistency between the accounting period number in Smart Terminals and that reflected in other SIBS channels (e.g., SIBS Backoffice) |
Backoffice
| IMPROVED |
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| Improvement in Transaction Search and Export – Ability to export multiple Terminal IDs simultaneously. This enhancement is subject to the export capability of the browser itself |
| FIXED |
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| Consistency between the accounting period number in Smart Terminals and that reflected in other SIBS channels (e.g., SIBS Backoffice) |