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topi is a Berlin-based B2B payment and subscription solution that lets businesses subscribe to hardware instead of buying it. Merchants can offer equipment subscriptions with fixed terms right at checkout, so companies get the technology they need without large upfront costs.
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Subscribing reduces upfront costs and turns hardware into a predictable monthly expense.
When we calculate your monthly payment, we factor in the value your device will still have at the end of the term. If you upgrade regularly - say every 36 months - subscribing often costs less overall than buying outright.
Subscription instalments count as operating expenses (OpEx) and reduce your taxable profit in full. A purchase is different: the equipment becomes a fixed asset (CapEx) that can only be depreciated over time.
topi isn’t a tax advisor - please confirm the specifics with yours.
You always know exactly what you pay - no hidden fees.
Your equipment is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty for the subscription period. You can choose to add topi Care for extra protection against damage the warranty doesn’t cover.
Decide when to refresh your equipment - for example laptops every three years - so your team is never stuck with outdated tech.
topi covers business-critical hardware:
The exact selection depends on the merchant you subscribe with.
We partner with leading IT retailers and system houses including Cyberport, OFFICE Partner, COMSPOT and Implement-IT in Germany, McSHARK in Austria, and Coolblue in the Netherlands and Belgium. Work with another trusted retailer? Reach out and we’ll set up the subscription option with them quickly.
Your monthly payment depends on:
We offer fixed terms of 6, 12, 24 or 36 months. Shorter terms mean higher monthly payments, since the cost is spread over less time. The term is agreed at checkout and can’t be changed later.
You have four options, and we’ll remind you in good time:
Once it’s received and checked, your contract is closed.
The device stays topi’s property throughout the subscription. You have full right to use it for the agreed term; at the end you can return, extend or buy it.
Yes. Early termination is possible, but an early termination fee applies - the amount depends on the remaining term. Contact support@topi.eu with any questions.
Yes, you can upgrade at any time for an additional fee.
Yes - topi notifies you 4 weeks before your term ends, with your options to return, extend or buy, so you have plenty of time to decide.
If you don’t choose an option, the device still needs to be returned. We’ll send reminders, and if it isn’t returned on time a monthly fee applies until it is. Responding before your contract expires avoids any charges.
It’s quick - usually a few minutes. Many businesses are approved instantly; if extra verification is needed (company or credit checks) it can take up to one business day. Once approved, you can subscribe right away.
Your monthly fee is due in advance at the start of each billing period. The first payment is taken when your contract begins; the rest are debited automatically on the same date each month.
No. There’s no deposit - you simply pay a fixed monthly subscription fee.
Invoices go to the email used at checkout. In the topi Portal under ‘Payment’ you can add one or more addresses to receive each invoice automatically as a PDF.
Yes - update them any time in the topi Portal under ‘Payment’. If that option isn’t available, email support@topi.eu.
They’re topi’s payment service providers - they securely collect the monthly payments on topi’s behalf.
No - once you’ve checked out, the term is fixed and binding for the period you selected.
Before the subscription starts: yes - contact the merchant or topi support as soon as possible.
After it starts: cancellation isn’t possible, but you can return the device at the end of the term, or terminate early for a fee.
No - existing orders can’t be modified. Just place a new subscription for the extra products. Questions? Contact topi support or the merchant.
Delivery depends on the merchant you ordered from. Generally: once approved, the merchant processes your order, standard delivery takes a few business days, and you’ll get tracking once it ships. For a precise estimate, check with the merchant.
Orders with multiple items may ship separately - different warehouses, varying stock, or split processing for speed. You’ll receive tracking for each shipment.
Through the merchant’s tracking link (in your confirmation email), the courier’s website with your tracking number, or by contacting the merchant. topi doesn’t ship directly, so tracking comes from the merchant.
Sometimes - it depends on the merchant. Most subscription orders are shipped, but some merchants allow in-store pickup. Check with the merchant directly.
Entirely digitally:
Yes, under GDPR. Contact support to submit a request; we may verify your identity first, then confirm deletion. Some records, such as invoices, may need to be retained to meet legal obligations.
You’re responsible for factory-resetting and removing your data before returning. On receipt, topi or its partners run certified data erasure. For security, topi never accesses or backs up data from returned devices.
Yes.
Every subscription includes the manufacturer’s warranty for its standard duration, covering defects, faulty components and limited technical support. Not covered: accidental damage, theft, loss or misuse - add topi Care(+) for that.
Not reporting promptly may lead to continued subscription charges.
Yes - your monthly payments continue and the subscription contract stays active throughout the repair.
An optional protection plan that extends coverage beyond the manufacturer’s warranty.
Covered
Not covered
Most laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones. Accessories such as keyboards, docks and monitors generally aren’t covered. You’ll see whether it’s available for your device at checkout.
Add it at checkout when subscribing - enable it before completing your order, and the cost is included in your monthly fee. It can’t be added after checkout.
Up to two claims per 12-month period within your term, for accidental damage and hardware defects. Each claim may carry a service fee depending on the damage.
It depends on the device and term, is shown clearly at checkout, and is charged as part of your monthly fee - no upfront payment.
It can’t be cancelled during the subscription. Since it’s part of your monthly fee, it ends automatically when your contract expires or when you buy the device.
Enhanced protection beyond standard topi Care.
Covered
Not covered
Select higher-value laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones. Accessories aren’t covered. Availability is shown at checkout.
topi and its authorised service partners decide based on the damage. Minor issues are repaired; if a device is beyond economical repair, it’s replaced with the same or an equivalent model.
We aim to ship replacements within 48 hours of approving your claim, depending on availability and logistics. You’ll receive tracking once it’s on the way.
It depends on the device, stays the same each month, and is shown clearly at checkout - included in your monthly fee with no upfront cost.
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