What is a point of sale (POS) system?

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What does a POS system do?

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What makes a good POS system?

.css-1ile8z{color:inherit;margin-bottom:0;} A good POS system is a tool that not only speeds up your checkout experience, but has added-value features that are tailored to your business needs. It should automate day-to-day tasks to save you time, as well as help you understand your business performance. .css-1ile8z{color:inherit;margin-bottom:0;} Good-quality point of sale systems should be accessible to a range of different businesses, regardless of size or type. Reliability is also an important trait when it comes to POS solutions—having expert software and hardware with a money-back guarantee can indicate that your POS provider is trustworthy and is there to support you.

How does SumUp’s free POS app work?

.css-1ile8z{color:inherit;margin-bottom:0;} The SumUp app can be downloaded to your tablet free of charge and can be used as your own free POS system. Add your items to your catalogue and start selling right away, with quick and easy payments via your card reader or .css-k1irjw{display:inline;} <a rel="canonical" href="https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/tap-to-pay-on-iphone/?partner=P6FZLQG7&products=air%2Ccard_reader.bp55_bundle_printer&partner_code=P6FZLQG7&share_source=a052p00001NAc3p&prc=30OFFJUNEAIR-s-30OFFJUNEAIRB-s-30OFFJUNEGO-s-30OFFJUNEPOS&utm_source=a052p00001NAc3p&utm_medium=coop" class="cui-body-o5xe cui-body-m-mwmz cui-body-regular-hd7o cui-body-normal-pvqj cui-anchor-xoc6 cui-focus-visible-y4xg css-k1irjw e7pj9ac0">Tap to Pay on iPhone or <a rel="canonical" href="https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/tap-to-pay-on-android/?partner=P6FZLQG7&products=air%2Ccard_reader.bp55_bundle_printer&partner_code=P6FZLQG7&share_source=a052p00001NAc3p&prc=30OFFJUNEAIR-s-30OFFJUNEAIRB-s-30OFFJUNEGO-s-30OFFJUNEPOS&utm_source=a052p00001NAc3p&utm_medium=coop" class="cui-body-o5xe cui-body-m-mwmz cui-body-regular-hd7o cui-body-normal-pvqj cui-anchor-xoc6 cui-focus-visible-y4xg css-k1irjw e7pj9ac0">Tap to Pay on Android.

Which SumUp POS system should I choose?

.css-1ile8z{color:inherit;margin-bottom:0;} Any small business can use SumUp’s free POS system with their own tablet. Using your own device means you’ll have all of the apps your business needs in one place, with the option to easily switch between them. .css-1ile8z{color:inherit;margin-bottom:0;} Point of Sale Lite is a perfect out-of-the-box solution for businesses in the hospitality, retail or beauty industries who want to set up a sleek, professional checkout with speedy sales. .css-1ile8z{color:inherit;margin-bottom:0;} Point of Sale Pro works for businesses — especially in the hospitality sector — that need a more extensive POS solution, where they can access advanced features relating to orders, payments, reporting, integration tools and more.

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What’s a POS system?

A point of sale solution keeps your counter, back office and staff connected, so you can focus on what matters.

Simplify sales with a free POS app

With the free SumUp: Payments and POS app, you can turn your own tablet into a fully functioning POS. Get paid fast using your SumUp card reader or Tap to Pay on your smartphone. This setup is ideal for those who want to simplify sales with little set-up or commitment required.

Speed up checkout with POS Lite

Make your counter look professional with our POS Lite tablet and stand. Our pre-installed POS software is packed with essential features that speed up your sales—perfect for businesses with a physical location looking to better organise their checkout.

Built for merchants, with merchants

With more than 10 years of experience working alongside businesses around the globe, we’ve built POS solutions that you can rely on.

Intuitive, easy-to-use software

Streamline your sales with clean, modern software designed to make every day easier. Learn how to use your POS and train your staff in no time.

Reliable, built-to-last hardware

We offer a range of hardware setups depending on your needs, from tablets to card readers to printers. All of our add-ons are seamlessly integrated with your POS.

Choose what’s right for you

Whether you’re selling on the go, in-store or in multiple locations, SumUp has an ideal POS setup that can support your business every single day.

Free POS app

Turn your tablet into your own free POS system. Download SumUp: Payments and POS and connect your device to a SumUp card reader of your choice.

Cost-effective solution for any type of business selling on the go or at a physical location.

PRICE BREAKDOWN

$0

Hardware cost

$0

Monthly cost

1.40%

Payment transaction fee

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Point of Sale Lite

Out-of-the-box POS with essential features that simplify your checkout. Have all your products and prices on a large 13'' high-definition touchscreen.

Professional setup for any type of business with a physical location—including a tablet, stand and card reader.

PRICE BREAKDOWN

$595

One-time hardware cost

$0

Monthly cost

1.40%

Payment transaction fee

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Meet the business owners who scaled, saved, and simplified with SumUp

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RTH Bicycles

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Pan Merced

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Restaurant

Sabio Infante

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Point of Sale Lite

$ 0

Monthly cost

$ 0

Monthly cost

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Features

Hardware cost

What you'll pay for your setup

from $595

POS tablet

The system you'll operate on

Use your own iPad or Android tablet

SumUp 13” full-HD touchscreen tablet with stand

Card reader

How you can accept cashless payments

SumUp card reader (Not included)

SumUp Air card reader (included)

Card transactions fees

What you'll be charged for accepting payments

1.40% standard fee, customised rates from $20,000 card turnover per month

Setup

Download the SumUp app to your tablet

Ready-to-use solution with pre-installed software

Remote access

Access your sales data from anywhere at any time

Included

Park orders

Save orders for payment at a later stage

Included

Reporting

Compliance

Store management

Hospitality specific

Free POS app

$ 0

Monthly cost

Start now

Features

Hardware cost

What you'll pay for your setup

POS tablet

The system you'll operate on

Use your own iPad or Android tablet

Card reader

How you can accept cashless payments

SumUp card reader (Not included)

Card transactions fees

What you'll be charged for accepting payments

1.40% standard fee, customised rates from $20,000 card turnover per month

Setup

Download the SumUp app to your tablet

Point of Sale Lite

$ 0

Monthly cost

Learn More

Features

Hardware cost

What you'll pay for your setup

from $595

POS tablet

The system you'll operate on

SumUp 13” full-HD touchscreen tablet with stand

Card reader

How you can accept cashless payments

SumUp Air card reader (included)

Card transactions fees

What you'll be charged for accepting payments

1.40% standard fee, customised rates from $20,000 card turnover per month

Setup

Ready-to-use solution with pre-installed software

Find out more about our full range of products

FAQs

What is a point of sale (POS) system?: The term ‘point of sale’ (POS) refers to when and where a customer completes their transaction. A POS system is a combination of software and hardware that enables businesses to simplify these customer transactions, and streamline their checkout process for a smoother experience.
What does a POS system do?: A POS system simplifies your everyday tasks so that you can manage your entire business from one place. These tasks can include processing orders and payments, analysing business data or managing your staff and customers.
What makes a good POS system?: A good POS system is a tool that not only speeds up your checkout experience, but has added-value features that are tailored to your business needs. It should automate day-to-day tasks to save you time, as well as help you understand your business performance.
Good-quality point of sale systems should be accessible to a range of different businesses, regardless of size or type. Reliability is also an important trait when it comes to POS solutions—having expert software and hardware with a money-back guarantee can indicate that your POS provider is trustworthy and is there to support you.
How does SumUp’s free POS app work?: The SumUp app can be downloaded to your tablet free of charge and can be used as your own free POS system. Add your items to your catalogue and start selling right away, with quick and easy payments via your card reader or Tap to Pay on iPhone or Tap to Pay on Android.
Which SumUp POS system should I choose?: Any small business can use SumUp’s free POS system with their own tablet. Using your own device means you’ll have all of the apps your business needs in one place, with the option to easily switch between them.
Point of Sale Lite is a perfect out-of-the-box solution for businesses in the hospitality, retail or beauty industries who want to set up a sleek, professional checkout with speedy sales.
Point of Sale Pro works for businesses — especially in the hospitality sector — that need a more extensive POS solution, where they can access advanced features relating to orders, payments, reporting, integration tools and more.

*Limited promotion until 30/04/2024. Original price: $595. Price including GST. 14-day-money-back-guarantee from date of delivery. Further conditions apply.

What’s a POS system?

A point of sale solution keeps your counter, back office and staff connected, so you can focus on what matters.

Simplify sales with a .css-1t8n5y{font-size:inherit!important;margin-bottom:16px;}.css-1euhkus{font-size:inherit!important;font-weight:inherit!important;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:16px;}free POS app

Speed up checkout with POS Lite

Built for merchants, with merchants

Intuitive, easy-to-use software

Reliable, built-to-last hardware

Choose what’s right for you

Whether you’re selling on the go, in-store or in multiple locations, SumUp has an ideal POS setup that can support your business every single day.

Free POS app

$0

$0

1.40%

Point of Sale Lite

$595

$0

1.40%

Meet the business owners who scaled, saved, and simplified with SumUp

Bike Shop

RTH Bicycles

Bakery

Pan Merced

Restaurant

Sabio Infante

Compare our POS solutions

Free POS app

Point of Sale Lite

Find out more about our full range of products

FAQs

Simplify sales with a free POS app