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?

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How much does a POS cost?

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A POS That Can Handle the Rush

Doors open. Customer shopping. Line forming. It’s time to work. 

SumUp Point of Sale helps you ring up faster, stay organized, and turn “just browsing” into “see you next week.”

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More than a register

Less chaos. More "We got this."

Business-Specific Features

Built for real relationships, not just transactions

Manage menus, modifiers, and inventory without the headache
Handle orders, staff, and reports from one central, simple hub

Automated Rewards & Marketing

You pour the coffee, plate the food, or set up the display. We’ll make sure there’s a line tomorrow.

Enroll customers into your loyalty program right at checkout
Send targeted offers and reminders without lifting a finger

Sell In-Store and Online

One POS. One rewards program. Every channel covered.

Reward every purchase, whether it's at the counter or from the couch
Let customers order online with no third‑party commissions

For whatever your Saturday morning brings

From the 6 a.m. opening shift at the coffee shop to the midday rush at the local boutique, the SumUp POS is made for every type of small business.

Fast Casual

Boutique

Nail Salon

Coffee & Tea

Barber

Pet Store

Finally, a POS that works with you

A cashier smiles at a customer near a counter with a digital sign-in device, decorative plants, and lanterns. An overlaid graphic shows the customer's information such as name and phone number.

Step #1: Checkouts are now connections.

On the customer touchscreen, shoppers can join your loyalty program in a few taps. No forms. No “What’s your email address?” Just join and go.

Tablet display showing a contact list with names, phone numbers, and statuses like "VIP," "Regular," and "New."

Step #2: Every sale makes you smarter.

With every transaction, SumUp automatically builds a massive customer list for you—who’s new, who’s a regular, who hasn’t been back for a while.

Step #3: Slow day? Let’s fix that.

Automated marketing campaigns and AI-powered promotions send the right message to the right customer at the right time to get them back in.

Step #4: The clearest view of your business.

Real-time reporting and dashboards make you a master of your business. Track sales, stock and inventory, item performance, and more.

One bundle. Maximum growth.

SumUp POS + SumUp Connect = a match made in business growth heaven. Choose the plan that matches where you’re at today and fits in where you’re headed next.

Two digital point-of-sale displays in a retail setting; one shows a transaction interface with food items, the other prompts for rewards by phone number or card.

POS with Connect Plus

For busy spots that could use a marketing boost. Think of it as your built-in business partner with no full marketing team required.

Two digital point-of-sale terminals display product listings and reward entry options.

POS with Connect Pro

For ambitious brands that want every day to feel like a Saturday rush. You’re not just running a business, you’re building a brand. Pro is built to help.

Dress your counter for success

Every SumUp POS purchase includes:

Customer Touch Screen
Employee Touch Screen Register

The POS also perfectly integrates with 3rd party equipment, including barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, KDS screens, and more. Build the setup that fits your space, your flow, and your busiest mornings with the SumUp accessories shop.

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“We’ve had really good results with the SumUp POS and our regulars love the loyalty program. New customers get hooked with the first-time visit discount and come back 2-3x more often."

– Sayra Ovalle, Co-owner of Health Cravings

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FAQs

What is a point of sale (POS) system?: A POS system is software used to process orders and payments along with the necessary hardware including monitors, tablets, and printers.
POS refers to ‘point-of-sale’ whereby you complete your transaction with your bespoke POS system, benefitting from a great range of capabilities but also the management of inventory, accessing detailed reporting, and taking care of administrative tasks. You can also manage your staff and customers from one single platform.
What does a POS system do?: A POS system centralizes your administrative tasks so you can manage your business from a single platform.
From the basics of taking orders, processing payments and a general stock overview, a POS system goes further to digitize your service and lighten the workload with extensive reporting capabilities and automated accounting options.
What makes a good POS system?: A good POS system speeds up your service, streamlines your operations, and simplifies your day-to-day tasks through automation while giving you access to greater insights.
We believe in a flexible solution that adapts to your business; both in size, product, venue, and demand. With our integrated rewards and automated marketing program, we have created a solution that will help you streamline your business with a built-in customer database and optimized promotions.
How much does a POS cost?: POS systems costs do vary. SumUp POS pricing plans are listed here. You can always purchase additional screens, registers, or other equipment by calling us or checking the accessory shop.

We're here when you need us

Our US-based SumUp POS support team is available to help you with anything you need. Email us anytime at [email protected] or call us:

POS & Loyalty support is available 9AM - 9PM ET 7 days per week. Please call: 1(877) 648-0902

Card Reader support is available 9AM - 7PM ET Mon. - Fri. Please call: 1(888) 250-2164

*Requires a 12-month subscription. Revenue is calculated based on average value of visit for qualified visits (AutoPilot and Promotional visits). In the event the revenue collected is less than your first year’s subscription fee, SumUp will pay the difference! For more information, get in touch and our team will get back to you right away to arrange a free demo.