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Shopify Launches iPad-Centric POS System to Integrate Online and In-Store Sales

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E-Commerce platform Shopify has announced its iPad-centric point-of-sale (POS) system, which works in conjunction with Shopify’s POS card reader and official iPad app to accept payments from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, as well as the ability to update inventory in real time. The POS system is also compatible with optional sales accessories such as receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, and a specialized stand for the iPad.

Shopify POS has all the features you need, none of the clutter:
- Accept credit cards instore or on the go with our card reader
- Add customers to orders and keep track of their purchases
- Track your cash float and summarize daily totals
- Accept partial payments, multiple payments and deposits
- Send fully customizable email receipts
- Connect with a receipt printer, cash drawer and/or barcode scanner
- Search your order history and refund payments
- Create custom payment types and custom sales
- Add unlimited staff members with PIN entry
- Attach notes, shipping addresses and discounts to orders

Shopify’s POS card reader is $19.99, and is available alongside various kits with additional Shopify POS accessories. Shopify POS is a free download for the iPad, available on the App Store. [Direct Link]

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lotzosushi Avatar
165 months ago
I know it's supposed to be point-of-sale... but every time I read POS it's something else in my head. lol =/
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165 months ago
Bye bye square?
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