Run your business with flexible POS solutions

SumUp POS brings together intuitive POS software and POS hardware, giving you one connected system to manage sales, stock and reporting. You can use our software through the Free, Plus or Pro plans and run it on SumUp POS hardware or your own tablet, depending on what suits your business best.

Unlike a traditional cash register that only handles basic transactions, SumUp POS brings payments, products and reporting together in one flexible system, so you have the features you need to run your business with ease.

Absolutely! Our Free POS plan offers all the essentials you need to manage the day-to-day of your business. You’ll only pay a small on-the-go fee per card payment processed through the SumUp card reader — otherwise, it’s completely free of charge and commitment.

Yes, you can easily upgrade to our Plus plan anytime via your SumUp account. Simply go to your profile in the app, click on ‘Subscriptions’, and upgrade to POS Plus. If you’re considering the Pro plan, our sales team is here to help and will guide you every step of the way.

A POS (Point of Sale) system is the evolution of a cash register. Instead of just ringing up sales, a POS combines software and hardware to manage payments, track stock, record sales, generate reports, and run your daily operations. 

Systems like SumUp POS give you everything you need to serve customers faster and run your business more efficiently than with a traditional till system.

Because POS systems build on tools you might already recognise from a traditional till or cash register, it’s useful to understand how they differ. You can find a quick explanation below.  

What is the difference between a POS system and a cash register?

A cash register is a device used at the checkout to ring up sales and store cash. It’s mainly built for simple tasks like adding up totals, applying tax and printing receipts. 

A POS (Point of Sale) system goes much further: it combines software and hardware to handle payments, track inventory, record sales, manage staff and generate detailed reports. 

Many businesses, like coffee shops, restaurants, food trucks, retail stores and beauty salons, now replace a basic cash register with a POS setup that lets them accept card and contactless payments and keep all their data in one place.

If you’re currently using a cash register, switching to SumUp POS gives you more control over your sales, stock and day-to-day operations.

What is the difference between a till and a POS system?

In the UK, “till” usually refers to the checkout station, often a cash register and cash drawer used to take payments. It’s mainly focused on handling individual transactions. 

A POS system includes the checkout, but also adds tools for inventory management, reporting, staff permissions, multi-location control and more. In other words, your POS can act as your till while also giving you a broader view of how your business is performing. 

With SumUp POS, you get everything you expect from a till, plus the extra features you need to run and grow your business more efficiently.

Getting started with a POS system is easy, especially if you’re moving from a till system or cash register. Simply choose the setup that fits your business - from a free POS app on your own device or our POS Lite to an all-in-one POS solution like our Full POS Kit. 

Add your products, connect your card reader, and you can start taking payments right away. Your sales, stock updates, and reports sync automatically, so you stay organised from day one.

SumUp POS accepts all major debit and credit cards, contactless payments, and digital wallets. Some devices also support Tap to Pay on iPhone or Android.

You can manage your entire business through SumUp POS via the dashboard; handle sales, track stock, update products, manage staff and view real-time reports. For deeper insights and daily management, simply log in to your SumUp profile. Here, you can review transactions, access detailed analytics, edit your catalogue, and keep your business organised from any computer or mobile device. If you already use SumUp Point of Sale Cloud, you can access it here.