Point of sale features
POS features for wherever you sell
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Features
Omnichannel selling
Offer a smooth shopping experience for your customers, in store, online, and everywhere in between
Pickup in store Pro
Manage and fulfill in-store pickup orders directly from Shopify POS.
Buy in store and ship Pro
Make sales in store and ship directly to customers from anywhere you have inventory. Taxes and shipping rates are automatically calculated at checkout.
Buy online, exchange and return in store Pro
Accept exchanges for purchases made online or at another location and your inventory will be updated instantly.
Local delivery Pro
Manage and fulfill local delivery orders placed online directly from your Shopify POS.
Product QR codes
Attach QR codes to products so customers can use their smartphone to learn more and purchase online.
Send cart to buy online Pro
Send customers an email with items they were interested in but didn’t purchase in store.
Ship from store Pro
Surface shipping orders for fulfillment in POS so staff can pick, pack and ship orders, including purchasing and printing shipping labels.
Manage orders in POS
View orders in one place in POS making it easy for staff to track, process and fulfill orders.
Advanced inventory management
Reduce errors and increase profit from a single place using smart recommendations from Stocky app by Shopify
Purchase orders Pro
Create purchase orders for vendors and suppliers.
Demand forecasting Pro
Get purchase order suggestions based on recent product performance or seasonality.
Transfers Pro
Request transfers from your other locations and keep track of what’s been received and what’s leaving.
Low stock reports Pro
Receive warnings of low stock based on current rate of sales and lead time for each vendor.
Sale item suggestions Pro
Using the sale suggestion page, know which products aren’t selling so you can release cash and inventory.
Inventory analysis Pro
Decide which products are worth reordering and which are taking up valuable storage and cash based with the stock performance grading system.
Stock adjustments Pro
Keep track of small changes made to your stock levels.
Inventory counts Pro
Use a barcode scanner to match your store inventory to your records.
Inventory receiving Pro
Perform accurate inventory counts for incoming orders with a barcode scanner.
Detailed inventory reports Pro
Identify trends and confidently plan for the future with reports about your locations and inventory.
Inventory tracking
Stay on top of your inventory and assign products to different sales channels and locations. Your count will automatically update when an order is fulfilled from that source.
Staff management
Control permissions and track staff performance from one place
Manager approvals Pro
Specify when your staff would need manager approval for actions like applying discounts or editing taxes.
Unlimited POS staff Pro
Let staff use POS while keeping admin access separate. Add as many employees as you like.
POS staff roles and permissions Pro
Assign custom roles to store staff ensuring they have the correct permissions.
Sales commissions Pro
Attribute sales to staff members for commissions or kudos.
Staff POS PINs
Give staff members unique PINs to log into POS.
Checkout
Complete each sale with a seamless experience for customers and staff
Returns and exchanges Pro
Accept returns and exchanges from any location, online or in store, and watch your inventory update automatically.
Cancel and void orders Pro
Cancel orders and void payments easily if a customer changes their mind or a mistake is made at checkout.
Draft orders Pro
Create and save carts in POS that can be retrieved, edited, and completed from other POS devices, retail locations, or sales channels.
Custom printed receipts Pro
Easily customize printed receipts to fit your brand. Plus, get access to the code editor for more advanced modifications.
Checkout validations Pro
Improve the data captured at checkout by enforcing cart actions like adding a customer to an order or attributing a sale to a staff member.
Customizable smart grid
Speed up checkout with the customizable smart grid that adapts based on cart actions to create cues for staff.
Add products to cart
Quickly build carts through search, customized product tiles, or scanning barcodes from your device camera or a connected barcode scanner.
Custom sale
Use custom line items to bundle items on the spot and set a price.
Discounts
Apply dollar and percentage discounts at checkout by entering them manually or creating promotions that are automatically applied to qualifying orders.
Taxes
Taxes are automatically calculated based on your store’s set location. You can disable taxes or set custom taxes for a specific product or order.
Custom email or SMS receipts
Send custom email or SMS receipts and build your customer contact list for re-engagement.
Customer receipt selection
Enable a buyer-facing checkout flow on POS for customers to choose a digital or print receipt.
Order notes
Track special requests and details by attaching notes to orders.
Tips
Pre-set dollar or percentage amounts to let customers show their appreciation at checkout.
Products
Stay organized with real-time product visibility across all your sales channels
Unlimited products
Add an unlimited number of products to your store and manage large product catalogs all in one place.
Product collections
Categorize products by type, season, promotions, and more. Use smart collections to automatically sort products based on vendor, price, and inventory level.
Product variants
Add multiple variations to products such as size, color, or materials and assign their own price, SKU, weight, and inventory.
Inventory states
Use inventory states to track and share the status of your inventory as products are received, transferred, or an order is fulfilled.
Multi-location management
Create and allocate inventory to your various online sales channels, warehouses, retail stores, or wherever else you store stock.
Barcode labels
Assign existing barcodes to products or create new ones to keep track of inventory and speed up checkout.
Customers
Turn one-time shoppers into life-long fans
Email capture at checkout
Instantly connect POS transactions to buyers on Shop to give customers the convenience of one-tap digital receipts and order management in the Shop app.
Customer profiles
Personalize customer experiences with profiles that track contact information, preferences, lifetime value, and more.
Order history
Track and view a customer’s complete online and in-store order history to make informed recommendations or support with past purchases from any location.
Customer metafields
Improve clienteling and personalization in store. Create custom attributes that allow staff to capture the retail customer data that means most to your business.
Customer information
Build your contact list by collecting valuable customer information at checkout. Choose which fields are required—like name, email, and address.
Marketing opt-ins
Collect marketing opt-ins at checkout to re-engage customers online and serve up timely, relevant communications.
Reporting and analytics
Get actionable reports so you can make informed business decisions
Daily sales reports Pro
Make informed decisions with detailed insights into sales, products, and staff performance compiled in a daily report generated from your POS.
Dashboard overview
Get an overview of your entire business online and in-store at a glance.
Retail sales reports*
View, analyze, and export sales by staff members, location, time period, or customers.
Cash tracking
Accurately track the balance of your cash drawer for end-of-day deposits.
Cash flow reports*
Understand how much you’ll be paid and when you’ll receive your money from in-person and online sales.
Product reports*
Get insights into product performance, from those that are selling to those that are collecting dust.
Discount reports*
Track the performance of your promotions so you can evolve your approach over time.
Inventory reports
View a month-end snapshot of your inventory and track the quantity and percentage of inventory sold each day.
Finance reports
Generate reports to review your finances including sales, returns, taxes, payments, and more.
Hardware
Build a complete point of sale with Shopify’s plug-and-play hardware
Shopify POS Terminal Countertop Kit
Sell reliably at the counter with Shopify’s innovative POS Tablet Stand and the POS Terminal card reader, complete with customer-facing display.
WisePad 3 card reader
Pair this lightweight reader to your POS device over Bluetooth and accept contactless or chip-insert payments anywhere.
Tap to Pay
Accept contactless card payments and digital wallets in person with a compatible smartphone—no additional hardware required.
Shopify Hardware warranty
Get replacements for any Shopify hardware with issues while under warranty. All Shopify hardware comes with a 1-year warranty—2 years if you upgrade to POS Pro.
Secure payments
All Shopify card readers are PCI compliant and adhere to EMV standards for security, meaning customer data is encrypted and firewalls are secure.
Compatible hardware accessories
Complete your POS setup with barcode scanners, receipt printers, and more. Check your existing devices for compatibility or shop supported hardware on the Shopify Hardware Store.
Shopify Payments
Accept payments reliably and securely anywhere in your store.
Built-in payment processing
Shopify Payments comes included with every Shopify plan. Get fully integrated payments as soon as you sign up—both in store and online.
Accept popular payment methods
Shopify's card readers can accept all major card brands and payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets.
Shop Pay integration
Match in-store transactions to over 150 million buyers on Shop to seamlessly capture emails and marketing opt-ins at checkout.
Transparent payment rates
Don’t pay additional monthly fees, signup fees, or setup fees. Get consistent, transparent rates for all cards and avoid month-end surprises.
Quick payouts
Stay in control of cash flow and always know when to expect a payout. Get funds in 1–3 business days of every transaction.
Chargebacks
Easily manage and reconcile chargebacks in the Shopify admin and win 17% more disputes.
Additional payments
Accept popular payment methods so you never miss a sale
Gift cards
Sell flexible gift cards, redeemable online or in store. Email digital cards directly from POS and let shoppers add them to Apple Wallet to check balances.
Split payments/tenders
Accept two or more payment types in a single transaction.
Partial payments
Accept as much or as little payment as you want in the form of deposits or layaways.
Custom payment types
Create custom payment options like checks or transactions taken through external terminals.
Marketing
Keep your brand top of mind with marketing tools that bring customers online and to your retail stores
Customer segmentation
Group shoppers by purchase history, location, or spending habits, and create targeted marketing campaigns with personalized offers that convert.
Email marketing
Capture customer emails at checkout and stay in touch with marketing emails and promotions.
Social media integration
Create campaigns to connect with your local customers that drive store visits and sales.
Google Merchant Center
Promote your store and automatically sync products and information with Google Merchant Center.
- * Reports included with Grow and above plans
- ** Requires iPhone Xs or later with iOS 15.5 or later
How Shopify POS powers your business
A single back office
Manage products, payments, and customers across all the places you sell, in store and online.
A powerful POS app
Customize Shopify’s POS app to serve customers efficiently on the sales floor or on-the-go.
Fully integrated hardware
Accept payment with Shopify POS using our seamlessly integrated payment devices.
Frequently asked questions
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Bring in-store and online sales together with the Shopify POS system.
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